BANGKOK: Fifteen Singaporeans were slightly hurt in north-eastern Thailand when their passenger truck veered off the road to avoid a collision.
Most of them suffered bruises, while three were given stitches at Singburi Hospital. One of them, who was warded for observation, is due to be discharged on Monday .
According to Ng Eng Kiat, 59, a pastor from Singapore who has been doing missionary work in Thailand for several years, the 15 Singaporeans had come to visit him and to take part in a Christmas performance and give out presents in Nong Khaem village of Ang Thong province.Ng told The Straits Times:"The vehicle just went off the country road into the paddy field. There was water and was cushioned.
The public broadcasting service said the bus driver had lost control of the vehicle when he tried to avoid a collision with a vehicle that was travelling in the opposition direction.Local media reported that after the accident, the Singaporeans were rushed to the local hospital by volunteer rescue workers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation.Article type: free
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