A tense moment occurred when two schoolboys fell from the rear of a school transport vehicle while it was moving on a road in Yasothon Province. Fortunately, they suffered only minor injuries. Recently, the Yasothon Transport Department fined and suspended the vehicle after discovering it lacked proper authorization for use as a school transport vehicle and had unpaid taxes.
A CCTV clip recorded a worrying accident involving two male students who fell from a village school transport vehicle on Chayangkul Road in Sam Yaek Subdistrict, Loeng Nok Tha District, Yasothon Province, at 17:00 on 15 September. Initial reports indicate the boys were leaning on the rear door barrier, which came loose from its lock while the vehicle was moving to take students home after school.
On 19 Sep 2026, Khanchai Thanthima, Deputy Governor of Yasothon Province, along with Pornin Khamlert, Yasothon Transport Officer, visited the site to closely monitor the situation and jointly discuss urgent measures to ensure maximum safety, with participation from relevant agencies.
The two injured boys were immediately taken to Somdet Phra Yuppharat Loeng Nok Tha Hospital, where they were found to have abrasions and pain in the knees and legs. School teachers and administrators have been continuously monitoring them. Recent psychological assessments showed both boys have overcome their fear and no longer feel anxious.
Regarding benefits and compensation, both students are covered by life insurance arranged through the school, ensuring full protection. Meanwhile, the school transport operator has agreed to compensate and provide psychological support to the parents.
Meanwhile, inspections of the school transport vehicle involved revealed it was not properly authorized for use as a school transport vehicle and had overdue annual tax payments. Consequently, the operator is being prosecuted and fined for three serious offenses under the Motor Vehicle Act B.E. 2522 (1979).
The offenses include operating a vehicle without paying the annual tax under Section 6(3) in conjunction with Section 60, punishable by a fine up to 2,000 baht; unauthorized modifications to the vehicle’s sides and roof under Section 14 combined with Section 60, also punishable by a fine up to 2,000 baht; and using a private vehicle for school transport without proper registration under Section 21 combined with Section 60, again punishable by a fine up to 2,000 baht. The vehicle’s use has been suspended immediately until all legal corrections are made.