The Makkasan Police Chief clarified rumors about the train-bus collision case, stating that the train driver’s drug test came back positive. However, clear results must wait until tomorrow as some tests are incomplete. He confirmed that if the "purple urine" drug result is confirmed, additional charges will be filed.
Regarding the accident where a train collided with a bus near the Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station around 3:30 p.m. yesterday (16 May), which resulted in 8 deaths at the scene and many injuries, as previously reported.
On 17 May 2026, Police Colonel Uramphon Khundechsamrit, Makkasan Police Chief, revealed after further questioning railway crossing staff who denied involvement. Details remain confidential. Initially, they were charged with negligence causing death and serious injury, and legal proceedings will continue.
It was reported that police took the train driver and the signalman (flagman) for medical examination and drug testing at the Police Hospital. The train driver tested positive for drugs, while the flagman’s test was negative. Official confirmation and detailed test results are still awaited.
Recently, when asked about the rumor that the train driver’s urine test was positive, Police Colonel Uramphon Khundechsamrit, Makkasan Police Chief, confirmed that both accused individuals — the train driver and the flagman — were taken for urine drug testing.
However, clear results are still awaited, expected today. If anyone tests positive for drugs, additional charges will be filed. Final results are expected tomorrow as some tests remain incomplete. Afterwards, the suspects will be held and remanded by the court.