Thailand Mourns 23 Lives Lost in School Bus Fire

A tragic bus fire during a school trip in Thailand has left 23 dead, prompting national mourning and a call for safety inspections.

A mass funeral was held in Lan Sak, central Thailand, for the 20 children and 3 teachers who perished in the bus fire.
The bus caught fire on a highway near Bangkok, with only 22 of the 45 passengers managing to escape the blaze.
Authorities suspect a tire malfunction and collision with a highway barrier may have ignited the bus's compressed natural gas canisters.
The Thai government has ordered urgent inspections of over 13,000 gas-fueled buses following the incident.
King Maha Vajiralongkorn has ordered a royal cremation ceremony for the victims, with Buddhist prayers continuing for several days.