Thai School Bus Fire Claims 23 Lives, Driver Arrested

A tragic bus fire near Bangkok leaves 23 dead, prompting investigations into safety standards and driver negligence.

Thai authorities are investigating the cause of a school bus fire that killed 23 students and teachers in a suburb of Bangkok.
The bus, carrying 45 passengers, caught fire after reportedly scraping a concrete highway barrier, igniting its natural gas fuel.
The driver, Saman Chanput, has been arrested and charged with reckless driving and failing to assist victims.
Families of the victims are undergoing DNA testing in Bangkok to identify the severely burned bodies.
In response to the tragedy, Thai officials are implementing urgent inspections of natural gas-fueled buses and reviewing safety protocols.