26/08/2026
An 11-year-old boy driving a pickup truck struck a walking pilgrimage of Buddhist monks in Mukdahan province, Thailand, on July 2, 2026, killing nine monks and injuring over 20 others.Key DetailsDate: July 2, 2026Location: Mukdahan province, northeastern ThailandCasualties: 9 monks killed (5 at the scene, 4 later at the hospital), and more than 20 injured.The Cause: An 11-year-old boy took his parents' pickup truck without permission and lost control, veering into a line of 35 monks and 5 lay followers who were on a roadside religious pilgrimage.Status: The child is in police custody and local authorities are investigating the crash, which has renewed public concern over underage driving and road safety in Thailand.
