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Plastic bag ban: Thai drives his motorcycle into Lotus to get his shopping
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Toddler mauled by vicious dog in Ranong, mother demands justice
Another tragedy caused by do-gooder attitude(toward strays) and apathy among the Thai public. Every time any dogs pose threat to me, I immediately shoot them with the homemade teargas gun(always with me while I am outside home). One squeeze and they dash away. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 12 February 2025
Ten-Wheel Truck Loses Control, Crashes into Three Vehicles Before Plunging Off Hill A road crash occurred at approximately 11:00 on 11 February, when a ten-wheel Isuzu truck driver, registered in Nakhon Si Thammarat, lost control while descending Phu Khao Thong in Chang Klang District. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351532-ten-wheel-truck-loses-control-crashes-into-three-vehicles-before-plunging-off-hill/ -
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Road Safety in Thailand – a summary of Perceptions and Reality
So to conclude - there is a big gap between public perception and the reality of the road safety situation. People have an unassailable belief that their driving experience qualifies them as experts on road safety, but this is just not true. The general public usually fails to understand that road safety as a public health issue. They stubbornly continue to view crashes through outdated concepts like "bad drivers" rather than recognizing that “human error” is a universal problem. In fact they don’t even understand what human error entails. (that’s human error on their part!) In reality, we all have the potential to be bad drivers and nothing can prevent this. To deal with this road safety measures need to be systemic rather than individual-focused The blame for failure to truly understand the issues of road safety at least in part has to be laid at the door of the media – in all its forms…their reporting being one of the main problems in getting across a realistic perception of road safety in Thailand. The media prioritizes sensational news stories rather than focusing on the root causes of accidents. This reinforces common misconceptions and cognitive biases. Unchecked, people then rely on unreliable eyewitness accounts rather than evidence-based research. The primary cause of road accidents is human error, yet many prefer to blame aberrant behaviour because it is easier to understand. The key to understanding road safety is statistics – they enable governments to initiate policies that work. Unfortunately Thai crash statistics are inconsistent and unreliable, making it difficult to analyse and implement effective policies. Without comprehensive data reform, significant progress in road safety is hampered. Thailand’s driving culture is difficult for foreigners to understand – they frequently misinterpret it. This further complicates any constructive debate. Expats and long-term residents often struggle to fully grasp the nuances of Thai road behaviour, leading to misunderstandings about traffic flow and safety. It seems to be the natural prerogative of expats to descend into the habit of cynically deriding their new host country Thailand being no exception. One see them sitting in groups in bars and restaurants reinforcing each other’s prejudices with token anecdotes. Whether this is from a feeling of inadequacy or what, I’m not sure but without proper language skills, no real aim in life they seem to try to hide their ignorance with a generous dose of cynicism. The mix of traffic on Thai roads—including motorcycles, cars, buses, and pedestrians—creates a highly dangerous mix; compounding the problem is the poor quality of the roads themselves, with a notable lack of road and traffic engineers contributing to inadequate infrastructure. Law enforcement is also a major obstacle to any improvement. The police and the courts require reform to ensure that traffic laws are effectively enforced. This could involve constitutional changes, even. Attempts at enforcement, such as fines and speed limits, are frequently undermined by corruption and inefficiencies. Fines go uncollected, and some do not even make it into official records due to questionable policing practices. Emergency services are frequently overlooked, with Thailand lacking an efficient system for first responders post-crash care and any standardised emergency facilities It seems at last some progress is being made. New traffic engineering programs are being introduced. However, some of these initiatives are poorly executed—pedestrian crossings and road markings often appear bad designed and haphazard, and newly introduced speed limits are so low that they are widely ignored. The elephant in the room is motorcycles, which account for around 75% of all road deaths and injuries. Addressing this effectively could lead to a significant reduction in casualties. If road is to improve with any significance, Thailand must adopt the Safe System approach. This includes education, enforcement, engineering, emergency response, and evaluation. Public awareness campaigns should promote lifelong learning for drivers, as seen in other countries.. Stricter enforcement of traffic laws can only happen with major police training and reform. All aspects need to be addressed together - improved road and vehicle safety standards, and a more efficient emergency response system are essential. In the future, policy-making must be data-driven, relying on accurate and consistent crash statistics. Thailand’s new Parliamentary Advisory Group https://www.who.int/thailand/news/detail/03-05-2024-th-rs-parliamentary-advisory-group-takes-aim-at-road-crashes - on road safety marks a step in the right direction, but sustained efforts and systemic changes are necessary to make a lasting impact. -
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Ten-Wheel Truck Loses Control, Crashes into Three Vehicles Before Plunging Off Hill
Pictures from responders. A road crash occurred at approximately 11:00 on 11 February, when a ten-wheel Isuzu truck driver, registered in Nakhon Si Thammarat, lost control while descending Phu Khao Thong in Chang Klang District. The truck, carrying a load of asphalt, was travelling from Lan Saka District and heading towards Chang Klang when the driver lost control on the steep descent. The out-of-control vehicle collided with a pickup truck and two car travelling in the opposite direction. In a desperate attempt to regain control, the driver swerved sharply, causing the truck to crash into a roadside electricity pole before plunging approximately 10 metres down the hillside. The driver managed to climb back up to the road but succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter. Meanwhile, four individuals from the damaged vehicles sustained injuries and were transported to Lan Saka Hospital and Phra Thon Khlai Wachasit Hospital for treatment. Emergency responders from Chang Klang Police Station, the Tai Tek Tung Rescue Unit, and the Sawang Tham Khiri Foundation in Lan Saka were quickly dispatched to assist at the scene. Authorities have launched a full investigation into the cause of the crash and will proceed with legal procedures accordingly. -- 2025-02-12 -
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85% of Americans Willing to Raise Taxes to Save Social Security, Survey Shows
According to the link you posted, if your only income is social security, the first 50,000 annually is tax free. That's more the twice the average Social Security. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 12 February 2025
Pattaya: Drunken Man Attacks Girlfriend After Seeing Her Video Call with Foreign Lover A man in Pattaya flew into a drunken rage and assaulted his long-term girlfriend after catching her video calling a foreign man, leaving her with head injuries. The violent incident occurred at around 01:00 on 11 February, at an apartment complex in Soi Sukhumvit 75, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351531-pattaya-drunken-man-attacks-girlfriend-after-seeing-her-video-call-with-foreign-lover/
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