Level-crossing controller charged with negligence over train crash that killed eight in Bangkok
Published date: Mon, 18 May 2026 14:33:43 +0700A level-crossing controller has been charged with negligence over a deadly train crash that killed at least eight people in Thailand.
Uthen Jomkhiri, 57, was tasked with lowering the barrier and waving a flag for train drivers at the Makkasan station in Bangkok.
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Bangkok, Thailand |
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17/05/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP178933 |
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Duration: 01:08 |
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Rating: News safe |
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