CHIANGMAI: There was immense relief in the eyes of Heng Nuey Feng, having met her mother Lee Siew Kim, although briefly last night.
Siew Kim, 61, is among the nine survivors of the Doi Saket bus crash on Sunday and is being treated for head injuries at the Bangkok Hospital here.
"I could meet her only briefly, but I'm really glad she's okay," said Nuey Feng, 34.
"She's still undergoing treatment at the intensive care unit because there's some swelling at the back of her head.
"Other than that, she could still smile, I could hug her and we chatted for a while. I'm just grateful for that."
Nuey Feng held back her joy and was seen consoling other next of kin, assisting them with contacting family members and in dealing with authorities.
She attended a briefing held by Thai authorities at the Maharaj Hospital here, for the next of kin of the 13 dead and nine injured Malaysians in the bus crash, where they also claimed the belongings of the victims.