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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 14 July 2025
Double-Decker Buses Allowed on Six Risk-Prone Routes from 21 July Picture courtesy of Khaosod. The government has announced a temporary easing of restrictions on double-decker buses, allowing them to operate on six previously high-risk routes for a 180-day trial period starting 21 July 2025. However, Route 304, a notoriously dangerous road, remains off-limits due to ongoing safety concerns. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366600-double-decker-buses-allowed-on-six-risk-prone-routes-from-21-july/ -
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Transport Double-Decker Buses Allowed on Six Risk-Prone Routes from 21 July
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. The government has announced a temporary easing of restrictions on double-decker buses, allowing them to operate on six previously high-risk routes for a 180-day trial period starting 21 July 2025. However, Route 304, a notoriously dangerous road, remains off-limits due to ongoing safety concerns. Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister, stated that the Department of Land Transport (DLT), under the Ministry of Transport, is permitting limited operations of double-decker buses under strict safety conditions. The move is part of a broader effort to balance public transportation needs with rigorous safety standards. The six approved routes are: 1. Highway 4 — Khao Pub Pha to Phatthalung 2. Highway 103 — Mae Yang Ho to Mae Teeb 3. Highway 118 — Chiang Mai to Doi Nang Kaew 4. Highway 2013 — Bo Pho to Khok Ngam 5. Highway 2331 — Cho Hoa to Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park 6. Highway 1256 — Pua to Doi Phu Kha National Park Operators wishing to run double-decker buses on these routes must comply with the following strict requirements: 1. Vehicle Inspection: Buses must undergo a full inspection by the DLT or a provincial transport office, with emphasis on brake systems (particularly air brakes). 2. Driver Training: All drivers must complete a two-hour e-learning course titled “Operating Large Vehicles on Steep Routes”. 3. Speed Compliance: Drivers must adhere strictly to posted speed limits throughout their journey. The DLT will closely monitor the trial phase and assess its effectiveness in real time. Additionally, a two-way communication GPS tracking system is being developed to improve monitoring and vehicle control capabilities. Despite the relaxation on these six routes, the ban on Highway 304, the route between Kabin Buri Junction and Wang Nam Khiao, remains firmly in place. The road is widely recognised for its steep gradients, sharp curves and a long history of fatal crashes, particularly involving large vehicles. “The safety of the public is our utmost priority,” Ms. Sasikarn said. “All relaxations are under tight control and will be regularly reviewed based on real-world data to ensure public safety is never compromised.” Related article: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363983-double-decker-bus-operators-again-protest-ban-on-seven-high-risk-routes/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1362946-ministry-of-transport-backs-down-over-double-decker-bus-ban-on-khao-phap-pha-route/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1362718-bus-operators-protest-ministry’s-ban-on-double-decker-coaches-along-‘risky’-routes/ Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-07-14 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 14 July 2025
Refuel-and-Run Drama: 100km Police Chase in Southern Thailand Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post A freight truck driver led police on a wild 100-kilometre chase across six districts in southern Thailand after fleeing a petrol station without paying for diesel. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366599-refuel-and-run-drama-100km-police-chase-in-southern-thailand/ -
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Report Refuel-and-Run Drama: 100km Police Chase in Southern Thailand
Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post A freight truck driver led police on a wild 100-kilometre chase across six districts in southern Thailand after fleeing a petrol station without paying for diesel. Police Lt Col Narakorn Eadchuay revealed the pursuit of 22-year-old Pansa Nintham spanned nearly three hours, starting in Na Bon district and ending in Muang district. Pansa, who hails from Nakhon Si Thammarat, prompted a large-scale response from local police and rescue volunteers when he refuelled and drove off without settling the bill. Officers from three nearby stations joined the effort, coordinating with rescue teams to track the six-wheel truck through Thung Song, Ron Phibun, Phra Phom, Muang, and Prommakhiri districts. The dramatic chase concluded after police disabled the truck's rear tyre in Muang. Pansa claimed to suffer from memory loss at the pump and panicked when the police pursued him, mentioning he lacked his driving licence. He was reportedly on a trip from Bangkok to visit friends in Phra Phom. The driver now faces charges of reckless driving. After a urine test, authorities confirmed Pansa wasn't under the influence of illegal substances, and the truck carried no suspicious items. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-07-14 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 14 July 2025
Thaksin Sparks Row Over Tariff Talks In Pheu Thai Party Picture courtesy of Daily News Key figures in the Pheu Thai Party are brushing off fresh claims that ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra is unlawfully swaying the party, stressing his advisory role is entirely legitimate. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366598-thaksin-sparks-row-over-tariff-talks-in-pheu-thai-party/ -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 14 July 2025
Man Killed in Horror Motorbike Crash in Rayong Pictures courtesy of Naewna. A 24-year-old man has died in a gruesome motorcycle accident in Rayong province, with his body almost severed in two after crashing his dirt bike in the early hours of the morning of 13 July. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366597-man-killed-in-horror-motorbike-crash-in-rayong/
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