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New Year road fatalities up 8% from a year ago
Online Reporters, Published on 06/01/2026
» The seven-day road safety campaign over the New Year holiday in Thailand ended with 272 fatalities, an increase of 8.3% from 251 in the same period a year ago.
Cambodian soldiers spotted planting landmine inside Thai territory
Online Reporters, Published on 23/08/2025
» Thailand's Second Army Region has alleged that Cambodian soldiers illegally crossed into Thai territory in Surin province and planted a PMN-2 anti-personnel landmine, violating both international agreements and the bilateral ceasefire.
Passenger strikes head on road after cop pulls over motorcycle in Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 13/06/2025
» A disturbing incident on Thursday involving a police officer and a motorcycle rider has sparked public debate in Thailand, following the release of dashcam footage showing a young female passenger being thrown from a motorcycle and hitting her head on the road.
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.
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.
Road accidents claim 200 lives during Thailand's Songkran festival
Online Reporters, Published on 17/04/2025
» Traffic accidents killed 200 people during six days in the Songkran festival holiday period from April 11 to 16, with Bangkok recording the highest number of road fatalities.
Traffic police figure upgraded to ‘Sarawat Choey AI’
News, Online Reporters, Published on 27/12/2024
» The long-standing traffic police figure in Thailand, known as 'Jah Choey' or Pol Sgt Idly Silent, has been promoted to police major after 17 years of service.
Transport minister plans road safety campaign for motorcyclists
Online Reporters, Published on 07/11/2024
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has announced a plan aimed at promoting road safety, particularly targeting motorcyclists and their passengers who fail to wear crash helmets.
New Year road safety campaign begins, with prizes
Online Reporters, Published on 28/12/2022
» Police began their annual seven-day New Year road safety campaign on Wednesday, offering 10,000-baht prizes to people who submit the best videos of traffic violations.
Traffic fines to increase from Monday
Online Reporters, Published on 02/09/2022
» Fines for traffic offences will increase, with penalties for speeding or failing to stop at pedestrian crossings rising four-fold to 4,000 baht, when the amended Land Traffic Act comes into force on Monday, Sept 5.