{"id":20658,"date":"2026-05-19T13:06:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T13:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/train-driver-from-deadly-collision-in-thailand-was-unlicensed-tested-positive-for-drugs\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T13:06:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T13:06:31","slug":"train-driver-from-deadly-collision-in-thailand-was-unlicensed-tested-positive-for-drugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/train-driver-from-deadly-collision-in-thailand-was-unlicensed-tested-positive-for-drugs\/","title":{"rendered":"Train driver from deadly collision in Thailand was unlicensed & tested positive for drugs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Train driver from deadly Thailand collision faces extra charges after testing positive for drugs<\/h2>\n

The driver of the freight train that collided with a bus on a road in Bangkok, Thailand, has tested positive for drugs. He was also unlicensed.<\/p>\n

At the time of writing, the incident has resulted in the deaths of eight people and around 30 injuries.<\/p>\n

According to the Bangkok Post, the train driver faces additional charges after testing positive for drugs.<\/p>\n

Authorities are investigating how the train driver was allowed to drive the train in the first place.<\/p>\n

Train driver had also previously faced drug charges in 2019<\/h3>\n

On Sunday (17 May) night, Pichet Kunadhamraks, director-general of Thailand’s Department of Rail Transport, said that 46-year-old Sayomporn Suankul had tested positive for methamphetamines and cannabis after a urine test.<\/p>\n

Police also stated that Mr Sayomporn had previously been convicted for drug use in 2019.<\/p>\n

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Source: Khaosod English<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Furthermore, he had not yet applied for a new license under the Department of Rail Transport as required by law. He only had an old license issued by the State Railway of Thailand.<\/p>\n

Mr Sayomporn was suspended from his duties and has been charged with reckless driving causing death and severe injury.<\/p>\n

More facing charges<\/h3>\n

In addition to Mr Sayomporn, the bus driver who stopped his vehicle on the crossing also faces charges of reckless driving. He is currently in the hospital for severe burns.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the crossing supervisor has been suspended. He had waved a red flag — which signals a congested crossing — at the train prior to its arrival at the crossing.<\/p>\n

However, he failed to deploy barriers to stop traffic from congesting at the crossing.<\/p>\n

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Source: Khaosod English<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

As a result of the accident, authorities have ordered drug and alcohol tests on all Rail Transport employees working on trains.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Thai police have ordered inspections of every railway crossing along the route travelled by the train involved in the crash, Thai PBS reports.<\/p>\n

Experts are also analysing data from the train’s black box recorder.<\/p>\n

Also read: At least 8 people dead after train crashes into bus & motorcycle in Bangkok
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At least 8 people dead after train crashes into bus & motorcycle in Bangkok<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Train driver from deadly collision in Thailand was unlicensed & tested positive for drugs<\/div>\n

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Train driver from deadly Thailand collision faces extra charges after testing positive for drugs The driver of the freight train that collided with a bus on a road in Bangkok, Thailand, has tested positive for drugs. He was also unlicensed. At the time of writing, the incident has resulted in the deaths of eight people…<\/p>\n

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