Accidents are a common occurrence in rural Isaan.
Many accidents can be directly traced to speeding as the cause.
Combine speeding with no professional driver’s education and the fact many people buy driver’s licenses under the table, contributes to numerous accidents.
Also, many drivers are extremely low paid, low skilled and under-educated workers.
A very poor combination for safety when transporting people.
Driving companies, continue to prioritize profit over safety, option to hire low paid, unskilled drivers to maximize their companies profits.
If you need to use this kind of transportation, mini-vans, buses, etc., be advised to pay attention. If the driver is speeding say something immediately.
Do not risk it.
Do not think there is a professional driver behind the wheel because there isn’t.