State Railway of Thailand

The State Railway of Thailand is the state-owned rail operator in Thailand. It is currently newsworthy due to a tragic accident in Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeast of Bangkok. A construction crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train operated by the organization. The accident resulted in at least 32 fatalities and 66 injuries, with some individuals in critical condition. The train was carrying approximately 200 passengers at the time of the incident. The crane derailed the train and crushed some carriages, one of which caught fire. The event has prompted emergency response efforts and investigations into the cause of the crane collapse, highlighting concerns about safety regulations and oversight in construction projects near railway lines. The incident underscores the importance of infrastructure safety and the potential consequences of construction failures on public transportation systems.