Joe Chaiwat and Seksit visited the site of the train-bus collision, pointing out accumulated traffic problems and the need to enhance safety systems. They have previously coordinated with relevant agencies but are still designing joint measures.
On 16 May 2026, Mr. Chaiwat Sathawornvijit, a Bangkok gubernatorial candidate from the People’s Party, visited the site of the train-bus collision along with Mr. Seksit Yamsanguansak, a People’s Party MP for Ratchathewi District, and the local council team. He said they have coordinated with relevant agencies and discussed with overseeing ministers to expedite assistance for those affected. He also expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and injured.
Mr. Chaiwat stated that such an incident should not happen to road users, who deserve basic safety. Investigations are ongoing to determine the facts and true cause, as the accident seems to result from multiple overlapping factors rather than a single cause. They are monitoring support for both seriously and less seriously injured individuals. According to the minister, insurance companies will cover passengers and all affected nearby parties.
They have also discussed traffic management and clearing the area after the road closure at the accident site. Plans are underway to quickly remove debris and reopen routes. The People’s Party MPs and council members are fully coordinating to assist.
When asked about preventive measures given repeated similar incidents at this location, Mr. Chaiwat said this route suffers from chronic traffic congestion, sometimes causing vehicles to stall on the train tracks and preventing crossing gates from functioning properly. This reveals systemic issues requiring upgraded safety measures. He proposed that if gates fail or vehicles remain on the tracks, trains should automatically stop as a priority for safety.
He added that the People’s Party will use parliamentary sessions to push for road and rail safety measures at upcoming meetings, awaiting investigation results before concluding who is at fault.
Mr. Seksit Yamsanguansak, People’s Party MP for Ratchathewi, said the area suffers severe traffic congestion, especially on Ratchaprarop Road affected by Orange Line metro construction. This causes frequent traffic jams with some vehicles stuck on the railway tracks. He noted previous videos showing trains slowing or stopping to allow road traffic to clear first.
Mr. Seksit said he has submitted letters and coordinated with relevant agencies, including the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), traffic police, and local authorities, seeking solutions to traffic issues and risk reduction. However, joint measures are still being designed, involving immediate traffic management, structural improvements to train operations, crossing gates, speed detection, and data integration among agencies.
He added that relevant agencies—the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, traffic police, and Ministry of Transport—should learn from this incident and urgently enforce safety measures seriously. Road user safety is a basic right and does not require new legislation but immediate focused action.