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Overworked crash driver likely fell asleep, no drugs, alcohol involved (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/01/2017
» The driver of the van involved in a horrific crash in Chon Buri which left 25 dead on Monday was likely to have dozed off behind the wheel as he had made five round trips within 31 hours, according to officials. An autopsy found no drugs or alcohol in his body.
Briton charged in Samui crash which killed 2 motorcycle riders
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/12/2016
» Another fatal road accident that is likely keep social media commentators busy is the case of a Briton on Koh Samui who rammed into a motorcycle, killing its two riders and then speeding off with the wrecked scooter trapped beneath it.
Getting child motorcyclists off the road
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/11/2016
» Despite laws against it, Thai children start riding motorcycles as early as 10 years old, something a new campaign aims to prevent.
Power-pole chaos continues, 2 more toppled in Bang Kapi (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/09/2016
» A construction crane in Bang Kapi toppled two more power poles Friday afternoon after a BMW sedan knocked down three poles on Asok-Din Daeng Road in the morning.
Hit-run driver high on drugs, beer
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/05/2016
» A motorist hunted and arrested for a fatal, high speed hit-and-run of two bicyclists, one an infant, in Khon Kaen has admitted he was high on methamphetamines and beer when the accident occurred.
Bus-train collision: How could it happen? (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/04/2016
» Police are probing whether alcohol or drugs might be the reason a bus driver failed to notice a fast-approaching train which killed him and two others. Loud music in the coach could also have been a factor. An automatic safety barrier was set to be installed this week.
Benz driver likely to avoid drink-driving charge (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/03/2016
» The driver of a Mercedes-Benz involved in a high-speed crash on Sunday in Ayutthaya that killed two post-graduate students will likely be spared a drink-driving charge, as questions arise about the handling of the investigation.
Negligence suspected in SCB gas leak, arrest warrants issued (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/03/2016
» Police have cited negligence as one possible cause of a deadly accident at the head office of Siam Commercial Bank in the capital on Sunday night. Meanwhile, two arrest warrants have been approved
Family of "Praewa" ordered to pay B30m
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/11/2015
» The Civil Court on Thursday ordered the family of a young driver who killed nine and injured four van passengers in a crash on Bangkok's Don Muang tollway five years ago to pay about 30 million baht in total compensation to the victims.
Police re-enact Chuwong car crash
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/09/2015
» Amateur scientists are probably busy today speculating whether yesterday's car crash test could reliably determine whether billionaire Chuwong Sae Tang's death was accidental. What do you think?