Bangkok, Oct 1, 2024 (AFP) - Multiple deaths in school bus fire in Thailand: PM

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2024-10-01

A devastating fire tore through a Thai bus carrying 44 students and teachers on a school trip Tuesday, officials said, with up to 25 feared dead. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said there were fatalities and offered condolences to the victims' families. Transport minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said the number of fatalities was not clear but 25 people were unaccounted for after the blaze. "Initial reports said there are 44 on board, 38 s......

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