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Afghanistan bus crash kills 76
Published on 20/08/2025
» KABUL — A traffic accident in Afghanistan’s western Herat province killed 76 people, including 17 children, on Tuesday night when a bus carrying deported migrants to Kabul caught fire after colliding with a truck and motorcycle, a government official said.
Motorcyclist survives crash after falling asleep on motorway
News, Online Reporters, Published on 30/06/2025
» A young man riding a motorcycle illegally on a motorway in Thailand narrowly escaped death after falling asleep and crashing into the back of a lorry. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, has sparked widespread concern online.
Unite for safer roads in Thailand
News, Published on 20/06/2025
» Thailand has recently taken a decisive step to protect lives on the road: since the beginning of June 2025, authorities have stepped up enforcement of the helmet law for both motorcycle riders and passengers, with fines of up to 2,000 baht per person for non-compliance. By enforcing helmet-wearing laws, the Royal Thai Police is sending a clear message: wearing a helmet is not a suggestion -- it is the law, and laws are meant to be followed. This one, in particular, saves lives.
Foreign biker sparks outrage with wheelie stunt in Pattaya
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 14/06/2025
» CHON BURI — A foreign man riding a motorcycle was seen performing a wheelie through traffic in Pattaya on Friday, prompting widespread criticism on social media and raising concerns over road safety.
Bread, butter and bikes
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/06/2025
» The government's latest campaign to arrest and fine motorcyclists and pillion riders for not wearing helmets has hardly seemed to inspire hope among the public that it will have a positive impact, nor scare potential law breakers.
Thailand’s new helmet law sparks questions from foreign residents
Online Reporters, Published on 30/05/2025
» A new nationwide road safety campaign launching in Thailand on 1 June has sparked debate among residents and visitors alike, as authorities begin stricter enforcement of motorcycle helmet regulations in an effort to reduce road accidents and fatalities.
Police blitz on motorcyclists not wearing helmets
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/05/2025
» Police will begin a nationwide blitz on motorcyclists and their passengers not wearing crash hemets from June 1, with offenders facing fines of 2,000 baht.
Police blitz on motorcyclists not wearing helmets
News, Online Reporters, Published on 27/05/2025
» Police will begin a nationwide blitz on motorcyclists and their passengers not wearing crash helmets from June 1, with offenders facing fines of 2,000 baht.
TRUST Project Launched to Advance Road Safety in Thailand
Published on 08/05/2025
» The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), in collaboration with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and key partners – UN-Habitat (UNH), the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), and Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT) – officially launched the TRUST (Thailand Road Users Safety through Technology) Project. This initiative aims to establish a methodology for leveraging systematic data and analytics to reduce traffic accidents in Thailand.
Platform riders 'deserve better benefits'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/05/2025
» A Thammasat University academic says that digital platform riders should be categorised as company employees under the social security law, and not a type of informal worker with limited access to basic work benefits.