Thai Transport Ministry to lower road mortality by 50% in the next 7 years

[Histavia]

The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status, or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we all believe that we are above-average drivers.

[NeverSure]

The way to reduce accidents and injuries on the highways is to have the cars and motorcycles be driven by those road crash dummies.

Oh wait....

[Spalpeen]

You're all missing the point. If official road deaths are 14,000 and the true figure is twice that then they've already achieved their target of a 50% reduction! Job well done boys!

[simonuk]

One idea would be to invest some money in some kind of government rescue agency ie ( a real ambulance or fire and rescue service) that can respond to accidents, effectively rescue people from wreckage's using adequate equipment and tools , treat casualties on scene and on route to hospitals and try to prevent loss of life .

im sure they need to and will when finances permit, move away from the arrangements they currently have that rely mainly on well intended volunteers in a pick up with a spinal board .

Edited December 1, 2013 by simonuk

[simonuk]

perhaps start by educating students and children about the dangers of careless and drink driving . in my city in the uk we ( british firefighters ) make regular visits to schools to educate the kids with graphic and shocking photos. Of course it isn't a total solution but its one of many measures that can be implemented.

i see a lot of moaning in here and reasons why things cant be improved. personally i think the solutions are out there , Thailand is a nation that is developing, why are so many in here happy to sit back and right it off as a lost cause?

Edited December 1, 2013 by simonuk

[harada]

I can feel some creative statistic reporting coming on.

[fish fingers]

The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status, or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we all believe that we are above-average drivers.

Speak for yourself, but I don't believe that. I know it.

[takkatan in the land]

I think the minister wanted to say 70 not 7 years.

7 years is not time enough to make those who already has driver license learn and respect the circulation rules and laws .

[Thai at Heart]

The only way you will achieve a lower fatality or injury rate on Thailand's roads is to make it a nanny state . And we all know that is not what we came for !

Did anyone ask the Thais if they like to see the daily carnage?

I went to three funerals this year. One for a 17 year old nephew who was side swiped by a pick up truck.

That is an event I never want to go through again.

[Histavia]

The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status, or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we all believe that we are above-average drivers.

Speak for yourself, but I don't believe that. I know it.

QED