Here is a look at the top NATIONAL stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, August 5th to the 11th, with some commentary. They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.
1. New traffic law that requires all passengers in vehicles to wear seat belts and several traffic regulations put into effect on Monday
The regulations published in the Royal Gazette in May are now officially implemented from last Monday. Apart from the seat belt and kid car seat requirements, several fines and punishments were also increased which became debatable among some politicians and the public, saying that the fines were hefty while the police said that the increase is to enforce safety for drivers and pedestrians. Meanwhile, overall enforcement has been placed on hold for three months.
2. Several areas facing flooding this morning after constant heavy rains battered most parts of Thailand on Tuesday evening
Most parts of Thailand were suffering from constant heavy rains as well as flash floods during the last week. Flooding was reported in 13 provinces, 18 districts, 23 sub-districts, 33 villages, and 62 households last Tuesday, including Bangkok and Chonburi. Flooding is still a major concern in several parts of Thailand as the Maon storm continued to prevail over the country.
3. Thai Constitutional Court orders more evidence from House of Representatives to rule on Prayut’s PM term limit controversy
The first meeting of the Committee of the Judge of the Constitutional Court began on Thursday to consider the controversy, proposed by oppositional MPs. However, the meeting did not conclude with the verdict but ordered the House of Representatives to provide more evidence when drafting the latest Constitutional Amendment in 2018. The House must submit additional evidence by this Tuesday before the Court reviewed the petition again on Wednesday, September 14th.
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