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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.
Thai drivers rarely honk. Here’s why
Online Reporters, Published on 05/06/2025
» Many foreigners living in Thailand are surprised by how quiet local roads are - especially considering the country’s famously heavy traffic. Despite the frequent congestion, loud horn honking is rare.
Foreigners fined B15,000 after attacking Thai rider in Pattaya
News, Online Reporters, Published on 28/04/2025
» PATTAYA – Two foreign men were fined 15,000 baht after they insulted and attacked a Thai motorcyclist working in this beach city, leading to a public brawl.
Bangkok slow to enforce new speed limit
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/02/2025
» A new speed limit has been in effect in Thailand's capital for more than a month but traffic police are still waiting for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to install artificial intelligence security cameras to help them enforce it.
Governor stands by limit cut
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt defended the city's new speed limit regulations, saying they would improve road safety and reduce fatalities following widespread criticism on social media.
New speed limits for Bangkok drivers
News, Online Reporters, Published on 24/12/2024
» The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) has set a new maximum speed limit of 60 kilometres per hour for most roads in the city, exempting major thoroughfares, and 50kph near the Grand Palace, effective immediately.
Move afoot to cut inmate numbers
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/05/2024
» The Justice Ministry will amend rules to allow suspects whose cases have yet to reach court to stay out of jail on condition they wear Electronic Ankle Monitoring (EM) bracelets.
On a wild honk chase
News, Published on 09/03/2024
» The car honking incident involving a royal motorcade early last month could prompt a search for people believed to have bankrolled the honker.
Hunger-striker's father presses for her release
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/02/2024
» The father of hunger-striking activist Tantawan “Tawan” Tuatulanon has promised he will persuade her to steer clear of any political activities if she is granted bail.
King ‘doesn’t require road closure for motorcades’
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/02/2024
» His Majesty the King stopped road closures for royal motorcades long ago and has advised police to let general vehicles share the roads with motorcades, according to a spokesman for the Ministry of Defence.