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School buses in Thailand οΏ½1. Appearance & Types
β’ Often converted pickup trucks or minivans with a roof structure.
β’ Usually yellow or white in color, but not strictly regulated as in the West.
β’ Open sides or sliding doors are common.
2. Safety Reality
β’ Minimal regulations and variable enforcement.
β’ Frequent overloading; children sit close together.
β’ No seatbelts or limited safety features.
β’ Drivers are often experienced, but risk tolerance is higher.
3. Organization
β’ Schools rarely own their own buses.
β’ Usually local private drivers who drive fixed routes.
β’ Parents pay a monthly transport fee (low rate).
4. Daily Practices
β’ Morning and afternoon routes are tightly scheduled.
β’ Children are picked up and dropped off at home.
β’ Sometimes long journeys in rural areas.
5. Cultural Context
β’ Practical, inexpensive, and socially acceptable. β’ Safety is approached pragmatically, not bureaucratically.
β’ Fits into the broader Thai mobility culture.
Looking ahead
There is pressure from the government and international schools to improve safety, but structural change is slow.
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