00:01Two more State Railway of Thailand employees involved in train operations have tested positive
00:08for drug use and were immediately removed from safety-related duties as the agency
00:14steps up screenings following a fatal train bus collision in Bangkok on May 16.
00:20The latest cases were detected during pre-duty drug tests introduced after the crash at the
00:25Asok Dindeng level crossing. The SRT said all 157 employees screened on May 19 tested negative,
00:34but two of the 141 workers tested on May 20 were found positive for illegal substances.
00:41Both employees have been suspended from operational duties pending confirmatory medical tests,
00:47disciplinary proceedings, and rehabilitation measures.
00:51The development comes after the train driver involved in the fatal collision also tested
00:56positive for drugs and was later charged with reckless driving.
01:01The May 16 crash claimed eight lives and injured 33 others, with all fatalities involving passengers
01:08on the bus. As investigations continue, the tragedy has renewed concerns over road safety
01:14in Thailand and long-standing issues surrounding public behaviour on the roads.
01:18kids.
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