webfact Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 EIU has reviewed the safety of key cities in the world every two years since 2015. The latest report shows Thai capital ranked 43rd among 60 cities in 2021. (Photo by Jessica Tan) Despite being Thailand’s most developed city, Bangkok has a poor safety record, as evidenced by high rates of traffic accidents, crimes and pollution year after year. Residents may be shocked to hear, then, that the city has had a “Safe Capital Strategy” since 2013. Another surprising fact is that this strategy is hardly mentioned in campaign platforms put forward by candidates for Bangkok governor. With the gubernatorial election just around the corner, several candidates have come up with safety-related policies, but none has focused on the Safe Capital Strategy that will remain in place until 2037. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/can-incoming-bangkok-governor-do-anything-about-citys-failing-safety-records/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-03-07 - Aetna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, webfact said: Residents may be shocked to hear, then, that the city has had a “Safe Capital Strategy” since 2013. What they have and what they put into practice are two very different things. Edited March 7, 2022 by hotchilli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 In a word...NO ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdog Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Can gov "do something"? Yeah, make it worse should be not too difficult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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