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https://www.who.int/thailand/news/feature-stories/detail/turning-tragedy-into-action--advocacy-and-survival-on-thailand-s-roads#:~:text=In Thailand%2C road traffic accidents,sole cause of these accidents. In Thailand, road traffic accidents result in about 20,000 deaths and a million injuries each year, incurring an economic loss of 500,000 million baht. While drunk driving is a significant contributing factor, it is not the sole cause of these accidents. This photo essay goes beyond the statistics, portraying the real faces and stories of survivors, advocating for urgent reforms and heightened road safety awareness. It aims to transform impersonal data into powerful narratives of human resilience, underscoring the need for safer roads.

The numbers listed are the "people who died at the spot" and "people who were injured by the accident". From the "people who were injured by the accident" some of them will die in the following days and will be added to the tally . The 206 deaths are not all people who died on the spot, but includes also people who were injured previously at the accident but died in the following days at the hospital. Only a total count at the end of the year can be count as more or less accurate casualty count. Also: "A fatality is defined as a death within 30 days of a crash." (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_motor_vehicle_deaths_in_Thailand_by_year) https://www.thairsc.com/eng/

Seems like you have the secret to the Holy Grail. The secret to avoid road accidents in Thailand. Would you please share your knowledge with us and reduce the road accidents to "0".

Research and Statistical interests. I don't give a flying f//k about your "achievements" at Songkran.

Whatever evil you wish upon others will return to you in 10-fold, dixit the teachings of Buddha.

I would like to see a breakdown into GRAVE INJURIES (loss of limbs, brain damage, etc.) and minor injuries (non-lethal injuries). How many of these 1,593 injuries will be disabled for life and become a burden to the society? Accumulating every year on.

He is an "Influencer" on the Internet with many posts in Instagram and Youtube. Was bound to happen sooner or later with his influence and his comments on other religions and LGBTW. However, a terrorist attack should never be tolerated.

First, it is a misconception that when someone is alone he/she is lonely. Anyone can be alone without being lonely at all. Many people nowadays made the choice to live alone to protect themselves from all the pitfals that have been created trough marriage/living together. Specially for the man in a divorce. And they are happy with their life. Second, until 2018, I could meet a complete stranger and talk the whole day about anything. When sitting at the local restaurant, people came to sit at my table to have a conversation with me as they knew that I could have a conversation about everything. We had always fun at the meetings. But after November 2018, something broke inside, and I could hardly have a sensible conversation. Many times, I was sitting at my table without speaking a word to anybody. Only a few (good) friends, who knew what I had been trough, understood my feelings and could have a conversation with me . Avoiding at all costs sensible subjects. Since 2018, I meet a few ladies (not barladies) and we tried to have a relation. But I was unable to give and live in happiness. Now, 6 years later, I came to peace with myself and I know that I am not fit for a relation anymore. I am alone, but not lonely. Many times, I travel to the beach or to some festivity and I enjoy the moment. I have a few friends and I know a few people who are always friendly to me and are happy when they see me and have a short conversation with me. But a relationship is not for me.

A few years ago, I was chilling out at the local restaurant while my daughter was celebrating Songkhran outside the restaurant. A foreigner, who was well known in the village, was participating with the water throwing. His favorite target was splashing a bucket of water, with some ice cubes, into the Songtaws. Although the Songtaws had their windows closed, he used to go behind the Songtaw and throw his bucket of water shouting "Happy Pee Mai". Most of the people in the Songtaw where girls who were going to work at the 7/11 shop or Family Market.

A few years ago, I was chilling out at the local restaurant while my daughter was celebrating Songkhran outside the restaurant. A foreigner, who was well known in the village, was participating with the water throwing. His favorite target was splashing a bucket of water, with some ice cubes, into the Songtaws. Although the Songtaws had their windows closed, he used to go behind the Songtaw and throw his bucket of water shouting "Happy Pee Mai". Most of the people in the Songtaw where girls who were going to work at the 7/11 shop or Family Market.

A few years ago, I was chilling out at the local restaurant while my daughter was celebrating Songkhran outside the restaurant. A foreigner, who was well known in the village, was participating with the water throwing. His favorite target was splashing a bucket of water, with some ice cubes, into the Songtaws. Although the Songtaws had their windows closed, he used to go behind the Songtaw and throw his bucket of water shouting "Happy Pee Mai". Most of the people in the Songtaw where girls who were going to work at the 7/11 shop or Family Market.

Is that the same "Police Force" who inpected Walking Street and found no prostitutes?

Math was never my strongest point. Recalculating the outcome would be 1/3 stay and 2/3 leave

32.95 of the voters are convinced that the Swiss guy will stay in Thailand and 67.05 are convinced that the Swiss guy will be forced to leave Thailand. Nearly a 50/50 vote. Let's wait for the final update on this case and see who had it right. Thanks

The only lesson to learn out of this and other similar crimes is simply that a few weeks/months in prison is no deterrent for the criminals. Criminals who are involved in drugs and/or molesting children should be handled more seriously. Like letting them escape and shooting them while trying to escape.

Clip of a "Happy" Songkhran gathering at Yamoo last night. In the news this morning: Fighting in Phimai last night. Last night: Knife fights last night at the Clock Tower (injured taken to Hospital). Where is Anutin when we need him? Sorry, these are not pesky foreigners. korat.mp4

A few years ago, I stopped at a Zebra crossing to allow the pedestrians to cross the road (4-lanes). On my right side there was another car which had stopped for the pedetrians. Nonetheless, a motorcycle driver who was late for his Som-Tam session chose to pass us on the left and scoped the pedestrians. Crossing a street in Thailand is a risky businnes.

Was the driver a THAI? He speaks pretty good English to whoever was with him in the car.

So, it's OK for this MORON to go into demolishing mode and start to attack the car? Guess we have found a bigger moron here. Maybe familiy of the Swiss guy who thinks that he has the right to hurt other people just because he is on holiday in the country and Thais shall respect his habits.

Which way it sounds better? 16 rpm or 78rpm?

While sorting out the boxes with old stuff, I found an old record. I tried to play it on my record player, 16 rpm and 78 rpm, but the band sounds awfull. Does anybody know this band?

He wanted only to impress his girl Nothing serious

Found this video today. Happened at Central in Koh Samui, 3 days ago, according to the OP. Didn't see it on ASUAN NOW. Quality tourists again FSave.Io_GKKa8RmMiSywoj4EAOCaBEa93ThBbmdjAAAF.mp4

In my 23 years of living in Thailand, I had a few times a confrontation with the Police or other officials. I could keep my dignitude and said that I didn't do that. On the otherhand, saying that I am sorry for the trouble and a few banknotes exchanging hands worked well and I did not die or was deported. Talking is Silver and keeping silent is gold.

He who has never commited any sin cast the first stone - famous quote of the Rolling Stones on 2500 AD.