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Economy Thailand Rejects 0% Tax Deal with US, Cites Risk to Local Farmers
hilarious, these import taxes protect the cartel that suppies the farmers with fertilizers etc, a lucrative protected business -
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The Expat Paradox: An Appraisal of Westerners in Thailand
Thailand faces a significant road safety crisis, consistently ranking among the countries with the highest road traffic fatality rates globally. This issue is particularly severe for motorcycle riders, who account for a large percentage of road deaths. Factors contributing to this problem include inadequate road infrastructure, lack of enforcement of traffic laws, risky driver behavior (such as drunk driving and speeding), and a high reliance on motorcycles as a primary mode of transportation. [1, 2, 3, 4] Key Issues: High Fatality Rates: Thailand's road traffic fatality rate is alarmingly high, with over 22,000 deaths annually. [1, 1, 5, 5] Motorcycle Dominance: Motorcycles are the most common mode of transportation in Thailand, and a large proportion of road deaths involve motorcycle riders. [3, 3, 6, 6] Infrastructure Deficiencies: Road design and maintenance, particularly in rural areas and integration with highways, are often inadequate, contributing to accidents. [2, 2, 4, 4] Enforcement Issues: Weak enforcement of traffic laws, including speeding, drunk driving, and helmet use, exacerbates the problem. [2, 2, 3, 3, 7, 8] Human Factors: Speeding, drunk driving, failure to wear helmets and seatbelts, and distracted driving are common risky behaviors among drivers. [3, 3, 7, 7, 9, 9] Economic Impact: Road traffic accidents result in substantial economic losses, with estimates exceeding 3% of GDP. [5, 5, 10, 10] Inequality: The burden of road traffic accidents falls disproportionately on the poor, who may have limited access to safer transportation options. [1, 1, 11, 11] Contributing Factors: Weak Governance: Thailand's governance structure for road safety is fragmented, with multiple agencies lacking coordination and sufficient authority. [2, 2] Lack of Public Awareness: Insufficient public awareness of road safety risks and the importance of following traffic laws contributes to the problem. [2, 2, 7, 7] Economic Factors: Low-income individuals may be more likely to use motorcycles due to affordability, and they may also face challenges in accessing quality public transportation. [1, 1, 4, 4, 12] Efforts to Improve Road Safety: Law Enforcement: Efforts to improve traffic law enforcement, including crackdowns on drunk driving and speeding, are ongoing. [3, 3] Infrastructure Improvements: Initiatives are underway to improve road design and maintenance, particularly in high-risk areas. [2, 2, 4, 4, 13, 14] Public Awareness Campaigns: Public awareness campaigns aim to educate drivers and riders about road safety risks and encourage safer behaviors. [7, 7, 15, 15, 16, 17] Motorcycle Safety Initiatives: Programs focus on promoting helmet use and addressing other risky behaviors among motorcycle riders. [6, 6, 15, 15] International Collaboration: Thailand is working with international organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) to implement road safety strategies. [5, 5, 10, 10] AI responses may include mistakes. [1] https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/19/world/asia/thailand-inequality-road-fatalities.html [2] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0962629823001907 [3] https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/03/asia/thailand-road-deaths-new-year-intl/index.html [4] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11652744/ [5] https://www.who.int/thailand/activities/the-bloomberg-initiative-for-global-road-safety [6] https://injuryprevention.bmj.com/content/28/Suppl_2/A85.2 [7] https://edition.cnn.com/2019/01/03/asia/thailand-road-deaths-new-year-intl [8] https://powersofafrica.com/article/807/africa-how-road-accidents-hinder-the-continents-development [9] https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/on-the-road/driving-safety [10] https://www.who.int/thailand/our-work/road-safety [11] https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lansea/article/PIIS2772-3682(24)00163-X/fulltext [12] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0386111214601229 [13] https://asiantransportobservatory.org/analytical-outputs/roadsafetyprofiles/thailand-road-safety-profile-2025/ [14] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9740328/ [15] https://www.who.int/thailand/news/detail/03-01-2023-a-new-year-s-resolution--for-life [16] https://pr-bangkok.com/?p=482521 [17] https://fijionenews.com.fj/tuisawau-road-safety-campaigns-and-robust-operations-are-gaining-traction/ -
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Breaking News: Congress Votes Unanimously to Subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell
So the DoJ is looking into an informal meeting with Ms. Maxwell at the same time it is filing opposition to her Supreme Court appeal. 3 dimensional chess time. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 23 July 2025
Child Dies After Being Accidentally Run Over by Father’s Pickup Truck Picture courtesy of Khaosod. An incident in Buri Ram province has left a one-year-old girl dead and her family devastated after she was run over by her father’s pickup truck. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367555-child-dies-after-being-accidentally-run-over-by-father’s-pickup-truck/ -
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Accident Child Dies After Being Accidentally Run Over by Father’s Pickup Truck
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. An incident in Buri Ram province has left a one-year-old girl dead and her family devastated after she was run over by her father’s pickup truck. Police were alerted by Phutthaisong Hospital on the morning of 22 July, after a young child was declared dead upon arrival. Officers from Phutthaisong Police Station, led by Pol. Lt. Chamrat Suebsamran, responded to the call and attended the hospital, where they found the lifeless body of a one-year-old girl, identified only as “A” for privacy. Medical staff confirmed that the child had sustained fatal injuries, including tyre marks across her face and bruising along her body. It was later established that she had been struck by a reversing pickup truck at her home. The driver was revealed to be the girl’s father, 37-year-old Mr. Yothin, an air-conditioning technician. Reports indicate that he was preparing to leave for work that morning and, as part of his routine, was also due to take his four-year-old son to school. Unbeknownst to him, his youngest daughter had run behind the vehicle as he was reversing. According to Ms. Ketsara, 50, a relative of the family, the little girl had followed her father out of the house unnoticed. Moments later, she was struck as he backed the vehicle out of the driveway. Upon realising what had happened, Mr. Yothin, in a state of panic, immediately rushed his daughter and the child’s grandmother to the hospital, but the child had already succumbed to her injuries. Both the father and grandmother were reported to be in a state of shock upon learning from medical staff that the child could not be saved. Mr. Yothin was not present at the scene when police arrived, as he was receiving emotional support following the traumatic incident. Local authorities are continuing to investigate, though it is understood that the incident was a tragic accident with no foul play suspected. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-07-23 -
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Report Thailand Bets on Medical Tourism to Revive Economy
Well, atleast the hospitals economy will be boosted, with tripple the money wich they charge the foreigners ..
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