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37 reported killed, 404 injured in road accidents Saturday
Online Reporters, Published on 31/12/2023
» A total of 385 road accidents occurred across the country on Saturday, the second of the 7-day (Dec 29-Jan 4) road safety campaign over the New Year holidays, leaving 404 injured and 37 dead, said Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong, citing figures from the Road Safety Directing Centre.
FDA to allow breathalyser use on nightspot patrons
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/12/2023
» The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the law governing medical equipment to allow nightspots to use breathalysers to prevent patrons from driving home while drunk.
Who will benefit?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/12/2023
» Re: "Farmers given new title deeds option", (BP, Dec 22).
Zones for nightspot 4am closing time can expand
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/12/2023
» Interior Minister Anutin Charvirakul said that he was ready to consider expanding the zones where entertainment places can open until 4am in order to boost the economy.
4am pubs to impose drunk driver curbs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/12/2023
» The National Alcohol Beverage Policy Committee has ordered pubs and restaurants opening until 4am from Dec 15 to open sobering-up areas and prevent drunk customers from driving.
Groups want govt to scrap 4am opening
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/12/2023
» Some groups want the government to rethink its plan to allow bars, clubs and other entertainment venues to operate until 4am, saying authorities have not taken the necessary precautions to prevent alcohol-related accidents.
Groups urge govt to scrap 4am opening
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/12/2023
» Temperance groups and road safety advocates are urging the government to rethink its plan to allow bars, clubs and other entertainment venues to operate until 4am, saying authorities have not taken the necessary precautions to prevent alcohol-related accidents.
Drink-driving cop kills lady in smash
News, Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 05/12/2023
» A drunken policeman collided with a motorcycle in Kanchanaburi, killing the rider on the spot. The officer, who was driving his own pick-up, was found to have 300 milligrammes per decilitre (mg/dL) of alcohol in his blood, which far exceeds the legal alcohol limit of 50 mg/dL.
Ministry eyes new 4am venue rules
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2023
» The Ministry of Public Health will propose that nightspots wanting to open longer hours conduct an alcohol breathalyser test on their customers before they leave, if they appear too drunk to get home safely.
When a deal dive, dive, dives
News, Published on 11/11/2023
» It's finally over. Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang has decided to torpedo the acquisition of the submarine, the fate of which has hung by a thread for years.