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Thai drivers rarely honk. Here’s why
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/06/2025
» Many foreigners living in Thailand are surprised by how quiet local roads are — especially considering the country’s famously heavy traffic. Despite the frequent congestion, loud horn honking is rare.
Thai drivers rarely honk. Here’s why
Online Reporters, Published on 05/06/2025
» Many foreigners living in Thailand are surprised by how quiet local roads are - especially considering the country’s famously heavy traffic. Despite the frequent congestion, loud horn honking is rare.
Foreigners fined B15,000 after attacking Thai rider in Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/04/2025
» Two foreign men were fined 15,000 baht after they insulted and attacked a Thai motorcyclist working in Pattaya, leading to a public brawl.
Foreigners fined B15,000 after attacking Thai rider in Pattaya
News, Online Reporters, Published on 28/04/2025
» PATTAYA – Two foreign men were fined 15,000 baht after they insulted and attacked a Thai motorcyclist working in this beach city, leading to a public brawl.
Bangkok slow to enforce new speed limit
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/02/2025
» A new speed limit has been in effect in Thailand's capital for more than a month but traffic police are still waiting for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to install AI security cameras to help them enforce it.
Bangkok slow to enforce new speed limit
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/02/2025
» A new speed limit has been in effect in Thailand's capital for more than a month but traffic police are still waiting for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to install artificial intelligence security cameras to help them enforce it.
India opens giant Hindu festival for 400 million pilgrims
AFP, Published on 13/01/2025
» PRAYAGRAJ (INDIA) - Vast crowds of Hindu pilgrims in India began bathing in sacred waters on Monday as the Kumbh Mela festival opened, with organisers expecting 400 million people -- the largest gathering of humanity.
Safer roads or just talk?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/12/2024
» Lower speed limits on roads in Bangkok's urban areas come as welcome news. Imposed to reduce road accidents, the rules passed by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) have been in place and enforced since Dec 23.
Governor stands by limit cut
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt defended the city's new speed limit regulations, saying they would improve road safety and reduce fatalities following widespread criticism on social media.
New speed limits for Bangkok drivers
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/12/2024
» The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) has set a new maximum speed limit of 60 kilometres per hour for most roads in the city, exempting major thoroughfares, and 50kph near the Grand Palace, effective immediately.