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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…

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…

Thailand Marks 19th Anniversary Of Devastating Tsunami With Somber Memorial

Yesterday commemorated the 19th year since the tragic tsunami hit Thailand. Sarawut Srisakukam, leading the Mai Khao Tambon Administrative Organisation, presided over a formal remembrance at the Wall of Remembrance in Mai Khao Cemetery. The ceremony united local authorities and community members, all bound by the memory of a life-altering catastrophe. Srisakukam relayed a message…

Thailand Enforces Cautionary Sign Display For Kratom Sales, Restricts Alcohol Promotions

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has mandated all vendors selling psychoactive kratom to prominently display a cautionary sign at their sales points. This warning, as part of the revised Kratom Act 2022, targets individuals under 18 and pregnant or breastfeeding women, prohibiting them from purchasing the substance. The directive, effective from Saturday, was announced in…

Anutin Orders Strict New Year Road Safety Measures

The Ministry of Transport organized a national meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to ensure road safety during the upcoming New Year festivities. Anutin urged provincial governors to work closely with local agencies to enforce strict traffic regulations. Emphasizing safe driving under the theme “Drive Safely, Thailand Without Accidents,” the goal is to…

Thailand Remembers King Bhumibol With Nationwide Tributes

Thailand is preparing to honor the memory of King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great on December 5, a day that holds significance as National Day and Father’s Day in the country. To commemorate his impact on Thai culture and society, the Ministry of Culture has announced a range of cultural and religious events across the…

Thailand’s Plan To Extend Songkran Raises Eyebrows And 5.1 billion Baht In Soft Power bid

Could the iconic Songkran Festival in Thailand transform into an extended month-long water extravaganza, aiming to enhance the nation’s soft power, or might it pose a potential disaster in the making? This proposal, introduced by the Pheu Thai Party led by Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has ignited controversy within Thailand’s political sphere. The intent behind extending…

Thailand Ranks Bottom Of The Pile With ASEAN English Score

Thailand’s performance in the 2023 English Proficiency Index by EF, a global English teaching institute, was notably poor. The index evaluated 2.2 million adults across 113 countries and regions, categorizing proficiency into five levels: very high, high, moderate, low, and very low. Among ASEAN nations and globally, Thailand received a “very low” proficiency ranking,…

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