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Police driving licence seizures to be banned
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/08/2019
» Traffic police will not be able to seize driving licences of motorists breaking traffic laws after Sept 20, police say.
Govt gets tough on bad drivers
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/05/2019
» Thailand's new traffic laws will be based on the more stringent Japanese model, according to the Ministry of Transport.
Warning over pet sacrifices to statue
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/08/2023
» Using pets as sacrifices for Khru Kai Kaeo, represented by a sculpture at a shrine in Bangkok, is against the law, the Watchdog Thailand Foundation has warned.
Foreign gangs accused of stealing jobs in Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/02/2023
» The hospitality industry in Phuket wants the government to stop foreign mafia groups getting more involved in business on the resort island.
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 warned of pedestrian crossing penalties
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/01/2023
» Motorists who fail to stop for pedestrians at zebra crossings will be fined up to 4,000 baht and have one point deducted immediately from their licence under new traffic laws now being enforced.
Foreign street racers arrested in Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/08/2022
» Police cracked down on young motorcyclists from Middle East countries causing a huge public nuisance by illegally racing on the streets of Pattaya, making 30 arrests on Monday night.
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.
Chaos as anti-government protesters remove police barriers
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/08/2020
» There was chaos in front of Samran Rat police station in Bangkok on Friday morning as anti-government activists arrived to acknowledge charges stemming from a rally on July 18.
Big bikes to face tougher rules
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/07/2019
» Big bikes will be redefined in the law and riders of the vehicles subject to stricter licensing procedures to increase road safety, according to highway police.