Thai President Inspects Site of Deadly Nakhon Ratchasima Train Crash

Thailand’s President visited the site of the deadly train derailment in Nakhon Ratchasima province on Thursday, following an incident in which a passenger train was struck by a collapsed construction crane at a high-speed railway project. The accident resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, prompting nationwide concern over rail and construction safety.

During the visit, the President personally inspected the wreckage and received detailed briefings from transport officials, emergency responders, and investigators overseeing recovery operations. He conveyed his deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and assured affected communities that government assistance would be made available immediately.

Describing the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy, the President emphasized the importance of accountability and prevention. He said authorities have been instructed to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the crane collapse and ensure similar disasters do not occur in the future.

Rescue, clearing, and recovery efforts are still ongoing, while construction activities in the affected section of the rail project remain temporarily suspended. The government has ordered an urgent safety review, focusing on compliance with construction standards and coordination between active railway operations and infrastructure development.

The President also met with rescue workers and medical teams, praising their swift response and commitment to saving lives under challenging conditions. Their efforts were credited with preventing further loss of life following the derailment.

The incident has intensified public scrutiny over safety practices in large-scale infrastructure projects, with renewed calls for stricter oversight, enforcement, and risk management measures across the country’s transport sector.