9-Year-Old Third Grader Dies After Being Struck by Playground Train Ride; Case Stalled After 10 Months, Family Receives No Compensation
A nine-year-old student died after being struck by a playground train ride in Udon Thani in July 2023, but the case remains stalled after ten months with the family receiving no compensation or support from the school.
A nine-year-old third-grade student named Phrawa from a school in Udon Thani province was fatally struck by a rocking train ride in the school playground on July 30, 2023. Medical examination revealed a ruptured liver and internal bleeding. Nearly a year has passed since the incident, yet the victim's family has received no compensation or support whatsoever. The school initially promised to provide care and assistance but stated it would wait for police to complete their investigation summary before further discussion. After ten months, the case remains stalled and the school has gone silent. According to follow-up information, investigators have not yet examined the facts with relevant parties. The family does not wish for this to become a prolonged case and simply requests the school administration to open dialogue and reach an amicable resolution.
