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Bus From Bangkok to Nakhon Phanom Crashes in Korat, Killing Driver
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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.
Key facts
- 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 55-year-old driver, identified as Prasert Nilwiset, died at the scene
- A female passenger sustained serious injuries, while 39 others suffered minor injuries, according to initial reports.
Summary
The accident was reported at 00:18 near the Prathai intersection in Thephalai subdistrict, Khong district. The white air-conditioned bus, registered in Nakhon Ratchasima, was carrying 41 passengers, including Thai and foreign nationals, from Nakhon Phanom and Sakon Nakhon to Bangkok.
The 55-year-old driver, identified as Prasert Nilwiset, died at the scene. A female passenger sustained serious injuries, while 39 others suffered minor injuries, according to initial reports.