25 students dead as school bus with 44 catches fire in Thailand

At least 25 students have died after a school bus carrying 44 children caught fire in Thailand, AFP reported. The number of casualties is expected to rise with rescue workers still tackling the blaze. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Six teachers were also part of the educational trip. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra offered condolences to the victims' families.