( CNN ) -- A deadly bus crash in Thailand has raised further concerns about travel safety in a country increasingly known for not just its beautiful beaches but also the high volume of road-related deaths that occur every year . At least 19 people died Tuesday morning at about 4 a.m. when a Bangkok-bound chartered bus collided with a truck and burst into flames . According to police , the truck driver was on his way to a factory when he dozed off at the wheel and lost control of the vehicle . The crash comes a day after reports that a tour bus making its way to Bangkok from Phang-nga province crashed in the southern province of Prachuap Khiri Khan , injuring 22 . For people who live in Thailand , news headlines highlighting passenger bus and mini-van accidents have become an almost weekly occurrence . The country has one of the world 's worst road-safety records , according to figures from the World Health Organization ( WHO ) . Government concern . With Thailand welcoming more than 22 million visitors in 2012 , according to Tourism Authority figures released in January , the country 's safety record is an ever-present issue for foreign governments looking to stop their citizens from being included in Thailand 's deathly road statistics . Several countries , including Australia , the United Kingdom and United States , have issued warnings to tourists and expats against the bad road conditions and lax enforcement of safety measures in the country . Last week , the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) released its annual `` British Behavior Abroadâ€³ report , which analyzes assistance provided by consular staff from April 1 , 2012 to March 31 , 2013 . In it , Thailand is singled out as a destination where many British citizens require help . `` Thailand has seen a significant increase in hospitalizations and deaths , despite fewer cases worldwide , '' says the FCO report . While acknowledging that an aging population attributed to the increase , `` road traffic accidents , many involving young people on mopeds '' are also a factor . 'Poor safety standards ' The FCO 's official advisory on Thailand also points to `` serious accidents involving other vehicles including cars , coaches and mini-buses '' as being a risk to its citizens . `` Many accidents are due to poor vehicle and driver safety standards , '' reads the advice . `` Motorcycles or scooters for hire in beach resorts are often unregistered and ca n't be used legally on a public road , '' it adds . Earlier this year , the FCO launched a website aimed at keeping British nationals safe while driving in foreign countries . Part of a new road safety campaign , the site was developed in response to reports of a high number of road traffic incidents affecting British tourists and expats in popular destinations , such as Thailand , Australia and Spain . `` In Thailand , a country with 50,000 British residents and over 870,000 British visitors per year , there were 68,582 road traffic incidents resulting in 9,205 deaths involving both Thai residents and tourists in 2011 , '' says the U.K. government post announcing the new campaign . `` In contrast 1,901 people were killed in road accidents in the UK in 2011 . '' 'Laws disobeyed ' The U.S. Department of State has a similar warning on its Thailand travel advisory page , updated in March 2013 . `` Speeding , reckless passing , and failure to obey traffic laws are common in all regions of Thailand , '' warns the advisory . `` Commercial drivers commonly consume alcohol and amphetamines . Bus crashes occur frequently , especially on overnight trips , and sometimes result in fatalities . Congested roads and a scarcity of ambulances can make it difficult for accident victims to receive timely medical attention . '' According to the WHO 's most recent report on global road safety statistics , in 2010 Thailand had an estimated 38 road traffic deaths per 100,000 people , making it one of the world 's deadliest places to be on the road . The report says 74 % of Thailand 's road traffic deaths were attributed to motorcycle accidents . `` Helmet-wearing campaigns , '' would help to reduce the carnage on the country 's roads , said Avi Silverman , from the Make Roads Safe campaign , along with `` better road infrastructure -- safe crossing points and more pavements -- properly enforced speeding legislation , better post-crash care and better coordination among regional countries all suffering the same problem . '' CNN 's Meng Meng contributed to this report .
more than 22 million people killed in 2012 morning crash in Thailand . WHO warns commercial drivers in Thailand `` commonly consume alcohol , amphetamines '' Of Thailand 's 2012 road deaths , 74 % were due to motorcycle accidents . Thailand attracted more than 22 million visitors in 2012 .