# Thailand’s Transport Minister Urges Tighter Safety Standards for Passenger Buses

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/national/325432-thailands-transport-minister-urges-tighter-safety-standards-for-passenger-buses
- Published: 2026-08-31T04:45:33+07:00
- Author: PRD Thailand

**Deputy PM Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn urged enhanced safety standards in Thailand’s
bus industry and AI use in inspections, emphasizing passenger safety, staff training,
and collaboration among transport and tourism sectors.**

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## Key Points

 *  Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn emphasized
   the need for stricter safety standards in Thailand’s passenger bus industry and
   advocated for increased use of artificial intelligence in vehicle inspections
   during the Thai Bus Operators Association’s 2026 Annual General Meeting.
 *  He stressed the importance of passenger safety, highlighting the necessity for
   operators to educate travelers on emergency procedures, including locating exits
   and evacuation methods. The Department of Land Transport was tasked with enhancing
   vehicle inspections and driver monitoring through AI technology.
 *  Phiphat urged collaboration among transport and tourism authorities, tour companies,
   and bus operators to ensure safe, efficient transportation for international 
   visitors, which is vital for their initial experience in Thailand. He reaffirmed
   that cooperation between government and private sectors is key to improving service
   standards.

 Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has called
for tighter safety standards across Thailand’s passenger bus industry and greater
use of artificial intelligence in vehicle inspections. Speaking at the Thai Bus 
Operators Association’s 2026 Annual General Meeting in Bangkok today (Aug 26), Phiphat
placed passenger safety at the center of efforts to modernize road transport and
support tourism.

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Safety requirements should cover vehicles, drivers, onboard personnel, and passenger
readiness for emergencies. Operators were urged to ensure travelers know the locations
of emergency exits, how to open emergency doors, and what to do during an evacuation.
The Department of Land Transport was also instructed to tighten vehicle inspections
and driver oversight while exploring AI-assisted systems to improve inspection accuracy
and efficiency.

Phiphat also called for closer coordination among transport and tourism authorities,
tour companies, and bus operators. Passenger buses are often among the first services
international visitors encounter after leaving airports, railway stations, or seaports,
making safe vehicles, professional drivers, and quality service important to their
first impressions of Thailand.

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The transport minister affirmed that cooperation between government agencies and
private operators will remain critical to improving service standards and delivering
reliable transportation for residents and visitors.

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