Bus Crash in Korat Kills Driver, Injures 40 Passengers
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — 18 October 2026, A passenger bus travelling from Nakhon Phanom to Bangkok veered off Mittraphap Road in Nakhon Ratchasima, killing the driver and injuring 40 passengers, one of them seriously. The accident was reported at 00:18 near the Prathai intersection in Thephalai subdistrict, Khong district. The white air-conditioned bus, registered in Nakhon […]
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — October 18, 2026: A passenger bus en route from Nakhon Phanom to Bangkok left Mittraphap Road in Nakhon Ratchasima, resulting in the death of the driver and injuries to 40 passengers, one of them seriously. The crash occurred at 00:18 near the Prathai intersection in Thephalai subdistrict, Khong district. The white, air-conditioned bus, registered in Nakhon Ratchasima, had 41 occupants, including Thai and foreign nationals, who had boarded in Nakhon Phanom and Sakon Nakhon bound for Bangkok. The 55‑year‑old driver, Prasert Nilwiset, died at the scene. One female passenger suffered serious injuries while 39 others sustained minor injuries. Rescue teams from Ruen Chit and Hook 31 used cutting equipment, lighting and life‑saving tools to reach those trapped, performed CPR on an injured passenger, and transported victims to nearby hospitals. Difficult conditions hampered the rescue effort. Survivors said the bus swayed side‑to‑side before leaving the road, and passengers escaped through side windows. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
