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Help must be city-wide
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/07/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) in conjunction with the Interior Ministry, recently launched the "Sukhumvit model," an initiative to improve safety, public order and quality of life in the key central business district of the city, covering Watthana and Klong Toey districts.
Small is beautiful
Oped, Postbag, Published on 16/07/2025
» Re: "Empowering middle-income states", (Opinion, April 28).
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.
New road safety shock
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/06/2025
» A new report on deaths among footpath users is shocking and unacceptable.
Iran says all options open after US strikes, Israel under missile attack
Published on 22/06/2025
» JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON - Israel faced a missile attack on Sunday as Iran said it reserved all options to defend itself after unprecedented US strikes that President Donald Trump said had "obliterated" its key nuclear facilities.
Should non-medicinal weed be legal?
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 09/06/2025
» The issue of narcotics is not only a law enforcement and medical issue. It is also a historical, political and economic issue. A recurrent dilemma is whether personal, non-medical use of "weed" or cannabis (which is generally seen as a softer drug, when compared with harder drugs such as methamphetamine), should be legal. Thailand is still in the quest for a balanced answer, and this is shaped by political and economic ambivalence.
Brands urged to focus on suitability
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/06/2025
» Advertisers need to ensure their content is viewable by audiences aligned with their brand reputation, says DoubleVerify, a digital media measurement platform.
Motorbike helmet violation crackdown starts Sunday, Thai govt warns
Online Reporters, Published on 01/06/2025
» Thailand's government is urging the public to comply with a new mandate requiring all motorcyclists and passengers to wear crash helmets, with enforcement officially beginning today.
Thai police announce 94 road checkpoints for strict traffic law enforcement
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 01/06/2025
» The Royal Thai Police have launched a nationwide traffic enforcement campaign at 94 key locations across the country, aiming to reduce road accidents and improve safety for all road users. The initiative, dubbed the “Safe Roads Project”, began today and will see strict enforcement of traffic laws in high-risk areas starting today.
Thai regulator warns taxi drivers to shape up
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/05/2025
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has warned that public transport drivers who fail to meet standards, particularly when providing services to tourists, will face severe penalties.