drink driving

  • Pattaya NewsDrunk driver plunges into parked cars in Pattaya, one person seriously injured
    ThaigerSunday, August 4, 2019
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    Drunk driver plunges into parked cars in Pattaya, one person seriously injured

    PHOTOS & VIDEO: The Pattaya News A man remains in hospital after a drunk driver lost control of his vehicle and plunged into parked vehicles on the other side of the road. Three other vehicles have also been damaged in the early morning incident on Pattaya Sai 3 Road in North Pattaya. Pattaya City Police were notified of the incident…

  • Thailand NewsNew 500 baht fine for drunk cycling
    ThaigerSunday, January 20, 2019
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    New 500 baht fine for drunk cycling

    Up to now drink-driving cyclists have not been included in the laws governing drunk drivers of other vehicles in Thailand. But with the rising popularity of cycling as a fitness trend, that’s about to change with a new 500 baht fine if bought drunk in control of a bike. Drunk bicyclists who are currently immune to litigation because there is…

  • Chiang Mai NewsHalving Thailand’s road toll by 2020 – The impossible dream
    ThaigerSunday, January 6, 2019
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    Halving Thailand’s road toll by 2020 – The impossible dream

    “The WHO report points out that progress has been made in certain areas, such as legislation. But it has not been fast enough to meet the UN goal of halving road traffic deaths between 2016 and 2020.” Thailand draws world attention for its amazing scenery, vibrant foodie scene, raunchy nightlife and local festivals. It also draws attention for all the…

  • Thailand News40 more people died during Seven Days of Danger
    ThaigerFriday, January 4, 2019
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    40 more people died during Seven Days of Danger

    463 people died due to traffic collisions and chaos over the past week – the seven days of danger – with drink diving and speeding, again, the major cause of traffic incidents. The death toll was up by 40 from last year’s count of 423 and close to the 2017 record of 478. Drink-driving was listed as the cause of…

  • Thai Life30% rise in drink driving incidents
    ThaigerMonday, December 31, 2018
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    30% rise in drink driving incidents

    FILE PHOTO Despite all the hoopla, promises, checkpoints on all major roads and extensive media campaign, drink driving remains the leading cause of accidents over the first three days of the New Year holiday road safety period – aka. The Seven Days of Danger. Police report a 30% rise in drink-driving arrests up to last Saturday. 6,000 breathalysers and radar…