Community Pattaya Ambulances Banned From Running Red Lights

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A leading rescue foundation in Pattaya has issued strict new rules banning its ambulances and volunteer vehicles from running red lights, following a deadly crash in Rayong that claimed several lives.

 

The directive was announced by Prasit Thongthitjaroen, president of the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Foundation in Pattaya. He said the move was prompted by last week’s tragedy in Ban Chang district, Rayong, where an ambulance ran a red light and collided with another vehicle, leaving multiple people dead and injured.

 

Prasit said that although staff had already been repeatedly warned not to ignore traffic signals, the Rayong incident underscored the urgent need for a written order prohibiting the practice outright. “Safety on the road must come first, not only for the public but also for our rescue personnel,” he stressed.

 

The foundation confirmed that all its ambulances are fully registered and that crews have undergone training with the National Institute for Emergency Medicine. In urgent cases, rescue staff are required to coordinate with local police, who can help manage traffic or provide a green light to allow ambulances through safely.

 

Officials hope the policy will prevent further tragedies and improve public confidence in emergency services operating in the Pattaya area.

 

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https://aseannow.com/topic/1370555-student-killed-several-injured-in-ambulance-collision/

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-08-27

 

 

 

 

[still kicking]

But everybody else can.

[scubascuba3]

Sounds wrong, go dead slow through lights yes, sensible, but stop and wait 5+ minutes no, will cost lives

[still kicking]

10 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Sounds wrong, go dead slow through lights yes, sensible, but stop and wait 5+ minutes no, will cost lives

You are correct, I am in the West now, and all ambulances or police cars go through the red light but slowly.