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The Standard | 3 weeks, 6 days ago | urgent

At Least Eight Killed in Bangkok Train and Bus Collision

At least eight people were killed and more than 30 injured when a freight train collided with a bus at a rail crossing near Makkasan Station in Bangkok. The bus became stuck on the tracks at a red traffic light, preventing barriers from closing. The train was unable to stop, causing a massive fire. Emergency responders rescued victims, and Thai authorities launched an investigation. Thailand has a poor road safety record according to the World Health Organization.

The Standard | 1 year, 2 months ago | concerned

Foreign Ministry on Full Alert as Maldives Monitors Aftermath of Thailand Earthquake

Following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, felt in Thailand, the Maldives Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the safety of Maldivian citizens in Thailand. A 30-story building collapsed in Bangkok, causing casualties. The ministry is monitoring the situation and provided hotline numbers for assistance. States of emergency declared in both Thailand and Myanmar.

Maldives Republic | 1 year, 10 months ago | neutral

Maldivian National Found Dead in Bangkok Hotel Room

A Maldivian national, Muawiath Moosa, a resident of Thimarafushi Island in Thaa Atoll, was found dead in a hotel room in Bangkok, Thailand. Local media outlet Mihaaru reported the incident, but Maldivian authorities have not officially confirmed it. Thai police have launched an investigation into the death. The Maldives Foreign Ministry has not issued a statement.

Maldives Republic | 2 years ago | concerned

Singapore Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Bangkok Due to Turbulence

A Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 flight from London to Singapore diverted to Bangkok on Tuesday after severe turbulence. One passenger died and over 20 were injured. The aircraft descended from 37,000 to 31,000 feet in about three minutes. Over 10 ambulances met the plane, and injured were taken to Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital. Singapore Airlines is investigating the incident. The article also mentions a recent rise in turbulence-related emergencies, citing similar incidents on Lufthansa, Hawaiian Airlines, and Delta flights.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 8 months ago | concerned

14-Year-Old Boy Arrested in Bangkok Mall Shooting Spree

A 14-year-old boy was arrested for a shooting spree at Siam Paragon shopping centre in Bangkok, leaving two people dead (a Chinese and a Burmese national) and five others injured. The motive remains unclear. Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin expressed concern and ordered a police investigation. The incident adds to a series of mass shootings in Thailand, including a 2022 nursery attack and a 2020 shooting in Nakhon Ratchasima. Social media users called for an emergency SMS alert system.