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Govt allows six riders in a pickup – for now
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/04/2017
» A pickup truck can carry up to six people in its cab and bed, the government spokesman said on Thursday in an attempt to clear the confusion over the relaxed safety rule.
Road safety: Law enforcement, not just long tests
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/03/2017
» Reckless driving is the norm in Thailand, so only law enforcement & punishment will change behavior, not long classroom courses quickly forgotten.
Speeding + double parking = disaster
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/07/2016
» Speeding cars, drivers dozing off, not watching in front, dangerously passing other vehicles, all can be avoided with careful defensive driving.
Motorcycles lead Songkran casualty toll higher (Updated Thursday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/04/2016
» The first three days of the Songkran festival’s “seven dangerous days” saw 181 people lose their lives on the nation’s roads, up nearly 50 percent from last year’s tally. The main culprits once again were motorcyclists.
Thailand's deadly roads stem from law enforcement failure
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/11/2015
» Attempts to suspend licenses of bad drivers & to get people to pay traffic tickets have all failed, but enforcing traffic laws is key to safer roads, experts say.
Thailand's roads second-deadliest in world, UN agency finds
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/10/2015
» 14,059 reported road-deaths per year, 24,237 actual deaths says WHO, 70% on motorbikes, lack of traffic law enforcement. Catalog of road safety articles at Bangkok Post learning.
Road safety: Impossible in Thailand?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/02/2015
» Thailand jumped from 3rd highest in world for road accident deaths to 2nd with 44 deaths per 100,000 people compared to world average of 18 & lowest in Maldives of 2.
Taiwan pilot praised as a hero as search continues (video, photos) (UPDATED)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/02/2015
» Aviation efforts say the pilot of the ill-fated TransAsia ATR 72-600 apparently steered away from populated areas before the crash. Meanwhile, 31 are confirmed dead with 16 survivors.
Songkran "insanity"
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/04/2014
» Not everyone is happy with our modern Songkran festival. Today, Bangkok Post columnist Ploenpote Atthakor risks being called a "killjoy" by giving out some harsh criticism of the "insanity" accompanying the holiday period.
Songkran road accidents: Mostly motorcycles
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/04/2013
» 321 dead, 3,040 injured, 78.11% motorcycles, 21% no helmet, alcohol 39.11%, speeding 23.59%, 232,600 no helmet violations.