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Cameras and penalties to deal with idling cabs
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/01/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced that serious action will be taken against taxis and tuk-tuks found idling and obstructing traffic, with penalties including fines and point deductions.
Motorists risk arrest over unpaid fines
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/06/2022
» Motorists who refuse to pay their traffic fines could face arrest under the latest measure ordered by the Royal Thai Police.
Campaign targets motorbike accidents
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/11/2021
» A public campaign was launched yesterday, aimed at strengthening the enforcement of traffic rules, especially on motorcycle drivers, to reduce the number of road accidents.
Van operators want 110kph limit, not 90
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/08/2019
» Charter van operators have asked the Transport Ministry to raise the speed limit for their vehicles from 90 to 110 kilometres per hour, to avoid traffic fines costing them 300 million baht a year.
Traffic fine defaulters exceed 80%
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/05/2019
» More than 85% of motorists committing traffic offences have ignored ticket fine payments worth several billion baht, but they will soon face retribution by being prohibited from renewing their annual car licences.
Jaywalkers beware
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/09/2014
» Traffic police yesterday started fining jaywalkers – pedestrians who who fail to use the zebra crossings – 200 baht at the Asok intersection in a campaign that will soon extend to other major roads.
Valentine’s Day in Thailand
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/02/2013
» Thais celebrated Valentine's throughout the day yesterday in a wide variety of ways, but getting married – or trying to – seemed be the main focus of attention.
Policeman stars in “coffee money” video
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/11/2012
» A hidden mobile device catches a traffic policeman asking for money and the owner posts the video clip on YouTube.
Wannabe cop
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/07/2012
» The man seen in a video clip aiming kicks at passing motorcyclists is not a police officer or a volunteer helping traffic police as first thought.
Sweetness on the roads
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/01/2012
» Policewomen have taken to the streets of Bangkok to help ease traffic congestion and motorists’ stress.