Nine Thai monks killed after 11-year-old driver collides with procession
The group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking by the roadside when the truck ploughed into them.
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"The suspect is a child. The vehicle has been taken for forensic examination to determine the cause."
— Pairoj Thaiphutsa , Other
"This case should be a lesson not just for our province, but for the public in general when it comes to preventing road accidents."
— Worayan Bunnarat , Politician
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The group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking by the roadside when the truck ploughed into them.
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