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NSC mulls contingency plans to cope with potential security threats
4 killed and 40 injured in mountain road bus accident
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AI In-brief13 Sept 23:52
4 killed and 40 injured in mountain road bus accident
A tour bus carrying elderly tourists crashed on a mountain road in Loei, Thailand, resulting in four fatalities and approximately 40 injuries.
The accident occurred when the bus's brakes reportedly failed while descending a steep gradient, causing the driver to lose control and the vehicle to plunge into roadside bushes.
Police have previously issued warnings about the hazardous three-kilometer downhill section where the accident took place, noting a history of incidents on that particular stretch of road.
AI In-briefYesterday 12:38
NSC mulls contingency plans to cope with potential security threats
The National Security Council (NSC) held a special meeting to formulate contingency plans addressing global security threats, including Middle East tensions, cyber threats, and general unpredictability.
The council aims to refine existing national preparedness plans into more specific and actionable operational strategies to effectively cope with volatile international situations.
The NSC is proactively developing various potential scenarios to anticipate outcomes and ensure appropriate, rapid responses to evolving global challenges.