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Thailand Reports Total Of 128 Deaths In Three Days Of New Year Seven Days Road Safety Campaign

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in Thailand shared a report detailing the outcomes of the New Year Seven Days Road Safety campaign. From December 29th to December 31st, there were 1,150 road accidents, resulting in 128 deaths and 1,151 injuries. Kanchanaburi experienced the highest incidence of road accidents (44) with 43 injuries…

Thai Politician Among Suspects In Fatal Nakhon Phanom Petrol Station Shooting

A local politician, along with two others, is being investigated in connection with the shooting deaths of two petrol station workers in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand. The victims, a 50-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man known as Phromjak, were found dead at the scene without any clear evidence or shell casings. The petrol station’s…

Thailand Reports In Total 71 Deaths In Two Days Of New Year Seven Days Road Safety Campaign

During a two-day span (December 29th – December 30th) of Thailand’s New Year Seven Days Road Safety campaign (running from December 29th, 2023 to January 4th, 2024), the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) in Thailand disclosed alarming statistics. They reported a total of 71 fatalities, 739 injuries, and 724 road accidents. Khon…

New Year’s Road Safety Campaign Sees Spike In Accidents Across Thailand

During the New Year holidays from December 29 to January 4, a nationwide road safety campaign faced a significant challenge with 385 road accidents occurring on just the second day. These incidents resulted in 404 injuries and 37 fatalities, according to information revealed by Justice Minister Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong and the Road Safety Directing…

Pita Limjaroenrat Crowned ‘Politician Of The Year’ In Isaan Poll

Pita Limjaroenrat, the former leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), achieved the esteemed recognition of being named Politician of the Year in a rigorous survey conducted by Isaan Poll. The survey encompassed 2,156 respondents, aged 18 or above, across 20 provinces in the Northeast region, with Pita securing an impressive 34% of support….

Thai Transport Minister Considers Tougher DUI Penalties

The Thai Ministry of Transport, led by Suriya Juangroongruangkit, has proposed heightened penalties for fatal accidents caused by driving under the influence (DUI). This amendment, announced on December 27, suggests an increase in imprisonment from the existing three to ten years to a more substantial 12 to 15 years. This move follows a request by…

Road Safety Appeal Amid Surge Of New Year Holidaymakers In Thailand

The People’s Safety Foundation has urged the government to implement stricter safety protocols to reduce road accidents ahead of Thailand’s New Year festivities. Nikorn Chamnong, the foundation’s chairman and a List MP of the Chartthaipattana Party, expressed concerns over the expected surge in travelers due to eased pandemic restrictions. He highlighted the risk associated…

Udon Thani School Coach And Sponsor Face Further Child Abuse Charges

A football coach and a sponsor in Udon Thani face more legal trouble as five additional children aged between 10 and 13 accuse them of sexual abuse. Seeking assistance, these children and their families approached Pavena Hongsakula, chairwoman of the Pavena Foundation for Women and Children. The two accused individuals, a 43-year-old coach and…

Rise In Temperature Forecast For Thailand’s Northern Regions

Thailand’s Meteorological Department forecasted a rise in temperature by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius in the northern and northeastern regions. Along with cool weather, fog is expected in the morning. The high-pressure area or cold mass covering Thailand and the South China Sea is weakening. This change is leading to an increase in temperature across the country, accompanied by morning…

Northeast Thailand: Pickup Truck Driver Charged For Death Of 13 Year Old Schoolboy In Road Accident

A tragic incident occurred on December 26th at a pedestrian crossing, where a 13-year-old boy was struck by a speeding pickup truck while crossing the road on his way home from school. The driver, a 29-year-old Corporal named Satya Mompanao, was from Military Base Camp 22, Ubon Ratchathani. The impact was severe, instantly claiming the…

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