The tragic incident involving a school bus fire has raised profound questions about bus safety standards in Thailand, especially with over 13,000 CNG-powered buses already in operation.
Authorities discovered that the bus involved in the fire had 11 natural gas canisters installed, despite having a permit for only six, highlighting serious regulatory failures.
Research director Sumet Ongkittikul emphasized that only 5% of the over 10,000 active buses comply with new fire safety standards enacted in 2022, leading to public outrage.
Thai Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit announced an investigation into CNG use in buses, aiming to ensure all buses meet stringent fire safety regulations following the tragic incident.
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