Tragic accident '11-year-old' drives a pickup truck crashing into 'wandering monks' The latest update reports one more fatality, bringing the total death toll to 10
On 2 July 2026, Mr. Worayan Boonnaraj, Governor of Mukdahan Province, held a press conference regarding a major accident on route 2034 between Mukdahan Province and Don Tan District, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries, as previously reported.(Update on the '11-year-old' driving a pickup truck hitting 'wandering monks': latest fatality raises total deaths to 9)
Recently, Mr. Wasawat Puangponsri, also known as Kung Fu, leader of the Sai Ruam Palang Party, posted on Facebook stating: "At 9:45 p.m., as informed by the director of Mukdahan Hospital, the 10th fatality is Phra Sakorn Klangsungnoen; the 9th is Phra Surasak Pinlaor. Regarding injured monks who contacted me, here are the details."
1. Phra Suriya Saengsai: Overall condition is not worrying; suffered brain injury, broken leg bone, and broken right collarbone. Condition is serious but not critical; requires close monitoring.
2. Phra Phisit Onyong: Red case; doctors are doing their utmost to help.
3. Phra Yuen Hanchai (injured): Yellow case; condition is not worrying but requires continuous observation.
4. Phra Pairawan Panyotha: Yellow case; condition is not worrying but requires continuous observation.
5. Phra Kittipan Lapthasasarn: Yellow case; condition is not worrying but requires continuous observation.
6. Phra Pairawan Panyotha: Green case; safe.
Thanks to Facebook user Kung Fu - Wasawat Puangponsri