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 . 19 people killed in Tuesday morning crash in Thailand . The plane was carrying more than 100 passengers and crew when it crashed into a mountain near the town of Mae Sai, about 20 miles from Bangkok. Thailand attracted more than 22 million visitors in 2012 .
19 people killed in Tuesday morning crash in Thailand . The plane was carrying more than 100 passengers and crew when it crashed into a mountain near the town of Mae Sai, about 20 miles from Bangkok. Thailand attracted more than 22 million visitors in 2012 .