The gruesome road tragedy in Nakhon Ratchasima on Sunday night should serve as wake-up call for Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob to rethink continuing to allow the use of converted vans for public transport.
The accident in which 11 passengers burnt to death after the LNG-powered van smashed into the median of Mittrapap highway and exploded has renewed public discussion over the safety and public vans' roadworthiness and whether policymakers are doing enough to protect public safety.
