At least 18 people were killed and 23 injured in eastern Thailand when a tour bus with 49 people on board overturned into a ditch after the brakes failed on a downhill road. The victims were adults on a study trip. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed condolences to the families of the victims and stated that an investigation was underway to determine if any violations or reckless vehicle use were involved. She emphasized the importance of safe vehicle inspections and adherence to standards to prevent accidents and reduce losses in the future. Road accidents and fatalities are common in Thailand due to weak enforcement of vehicle safety standards and poorly maintained roads. Thailand ranked ninth out of 175 World Health Organization member countries for road traffic deaths in a recent report. In a similar incident last year, a school bus caught fire due to a gas cylinder leak, resulting in the deaths of 23 people, including 16 students.
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