The accident took place at around 9:05 am in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, approximately 230 km northeast of Bangkok. A devastating train accident occurred in Thailand's Nakhon Ratchasima province on Wednesday morning, leaving at least 22 people dead and over 30 injured. The accident took place at around 9:05 am in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, approximately 230 km northeast of Bangkok. The crane, which was part of the high-speed rail project, hit the passing train, causing it to derail and catch fire. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of Thailand's rail network and the high-speed rail project, which is being constructed with Chinese assistance.

Source: dna January 14, 2026 05:42 UTC