Phuket Poll: How to stop Patong Hill carnage?

PHUKET: Two people crushed to death by a runaway bus in December is only the most recent disaster on the notorious Patong Hill road (story here). In response, Phuket officials are scrambling to find solutions to stop the carnage (story here).

To this, the Phuket Gazette asks our readers in our latest online poll: “What is the best way to prevent further deadly bus accidents on Patong Hill?”

1. The one-way system that will come into effect within the next two weeks, allowing buses to use the hill road only to exit Patong (story here)

2. Ban all large vehicles from using the Patong Hill road

3. Build the Patong Tunnel (story here)

4. Ban all buses from other provinces from using the hill, as they are unfamiliar with it

5. Change legal standards for bus brakes in Thailand to ensure full redundancy

6. Better training for drivers

To have your say in this poll, click here.

If you have already voted and want to check the latest results, click here.

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