Two passengers seriously injured in the tour bus accident in Thailand must remain in hospital in Bangkok possibly for another week.
The accident, in which 30 Hong Kong tourists were injured, happened on Friday afternoon when their tour bus flipped over on its way from Pattaya to Bangkok.
Susanna Lau Mei-sze, general manager of the tour organiser, Hong Thai Travel Services, said the two seriously injured travellers, a 38-year-old tour guide from Hong Kong and a 77-year-old woman, were in Bangkok Hospital's intensive care unit.
The tour guide, who specialises in leading Southeast Asia tours, has punctured lungs, while the elderly woman has spinal injuries.
'[The tour guide] is in serious condition but he's conscious,' said Ms Lau, adding that he was not able to be moved because to do so could risk further damaging his lungs. 'Our staff in Bangkok is looking after him,' she said.
The elderly woman, said Ms Lau, was also not able to travel. She said the woman's son, who was also among the tour group, remained in Thailand to look after her.
'Doctors said they might have to stay for another week. The woman's medical expenses will be covered by the insurance company,' Ms Lau said.
