Eight Buddhist Monks Killed After Child Driving Pickup Truck Hits Pilgrims in Mukdahan
A pickup truck driven by an 11-year-old child struck a group of Buddhist pilgrims in Mukdahan province, killing eight monks and injuring several others. The tragedy has prompted nationwide debate over parental responsibility and whether existing legal safeguards adequately address situations involving minors, including those with potential behavioral challenges, who gain access to motor vehicles.