Sakchai Lalit

Sakchai Lalit is an Associated Press (AP) photographer whose recent work has documented tragic events in Thailand. His photographs have captured the aftermath of a fatal train crash in Bangkok on May 16, 2026, where a cargo train collided with a public bus, resulting in at least eight deaths. The image accompanying this report shows rescuers at the crash site near an airport rail link station. While not directly involved in the events themselves, Lalit's role as a photojournalist makes him newsworthy as his images provide crucial visual documentation of these incidents for a global audience. His work offers a factual and immediate account of significant news developments, contributing to the public's understanding of events unfolding in the region.