Thai Transport Minister Mulls 12-15 Year Prison Terms for DUI Fatalities Amid Safety Concerns
National—
On December 27th, 2023, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, publicly revealed consideration in increasing penalties in fatal accidents from DUIs, with up to 12 to 15 years of imprisonment.
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Thai Ministry of Transport Offers Complimentary Motorways and Expressways for New Year Celebrations
National—
On December 27th, 2023, Mrs. Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, publicly revealed a New Year gift from the Thai Ministry of Transport regarding complimentary travel on motorways and...
CAAT Officials Explain Complaints About Expensive Holiday Plane Tickets
National—
On December 28th, 2023, Mr. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, a list-MP from the United Thai Nation Party, publicly mentioned complaints regarding expensive plane tickets during holidays.
According to a statement by Thanakorn, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai...
Thai Authorities Initiate New Year Road Safety Campaign to Reduce Road Accidents and DUI...
National—
At 10:30 AM, on December 27th, 2023, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, and relevant agencies held a conference on the initiative of prevention measures to reduce road accidents for the safety of...
Kuwaiti Tourist Allegedly Attacked by Pattaya Man After Being Involved in Motorbike Accident
Pattaya —
A foreign motorcyclist, believed to be a Kuwaiti tourist, was allegedly punched by a Thai motorcyclist in Pattaya late Tuesday night following a minor motorbike collision.
The incident unfolded outside a Middle Eastern restaurant...
15-Year-Old Student Riding a Motorbike Collides with Pedestrian in Pattaya
Pattaya —
A young student driving a motorcycle collided with a pedestrian crossing the road in Pattaya overnight on Christmas Day, December 25th.
Nongprue police, along with rescue personnel from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation and...
Update: Falling Conductor Rail from Pink Line Incident Prompts Service Suspension and Safety Measures
Nonthaburi—
On December 25th, 2023, Mr. Surapong Piyachote, the Deputy Minister of Transport, publicly revealed the investigation on a conductor rail that fell from the Pink Line, Samakkhi MRT station, Nonthaburi, at 4:45 AM, on...
White Pickup Allegedly Blocks Ambulance Rushing to Aid Russian Tourist in Pattaya
Pattaya —
A white pickup truck allegedly obstructed an ambulance rushing to aid a foreign tourist experiencing chest tightness in Pattaya. The incident, captured on video and shared online on December 25th, 2023, has sparked...
Seventy Three Tourists Rescued after Speedboat Capsized in Satun
PRESS RELEASE:
A tourist speedboat, “Bandaya 19,” capsized near Bubu Island, about 3 km from Satun’s Lipe Island, Sunday (Dec 24). The boat carried 73 tourists, including 3 children and 4 crew members.
The Navy's 491st...
Steel Rail Falls from Pink Line Train in Nonthaburi, Damaging Cars and High-Voltage Pole
Nonthaburi—
At 5:00 AM, on December 24th, 2023, Pak Kret police officers received a report that a steel rail fell from a Pink Line electric train onto the ground causing many cars and a high...
