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Big bikers hit with new rules
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 25/09/2019
» Big bike drivers will be banned from driving between traffic lanes and subjected to more stringent procedures in applying for driver's licences, according to the Transport Ministry.
Lane-splitting ban, speed limit planned for big bikes
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 24/09/2019
» The Transport Ministry plans to ban "lane splitting" by big-bike riders and limit their speed to 80 kilometres per hour in built-up areas for safety.
Activists urge govt to ban old vans
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 20/08/2019
» Activists have banded together to oppose the Transport Ministry allowing old public vans to stay on the road, saying the measure undermines road safety.
DLT eyes legalising Grab rides
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 20/06/2019
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is looking at legalising Grab ride-hailing services involving private cars and motorcycles.
Motorcycle taxis face shake-up
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 19/06/2019
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is stepping up efforts to regulate motorcycle taxi stands, including developing a mobile app to verify the drivers.
Govt to adopt 'tough' points-based driving penalties
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 07/05/2019
» Thailand's new traffic laws will be based on the more stringent Japanese model, according to the Ministry of Transport.
Public transport drivers to face harshest penalties
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 13/04/2019
» The Department of Land Transport has threatened to impose the harshest penalties on public transport drivers for reckless driving, overcharging and being impolite after almost 100 complaints were lodged against them on April 12 alone.