31 - 40 of 151 results for "road accidents"

  1. 31. learning | 25 Apr 2013

    'Mai pen rai' on our roads means death

    About road safety

    By Jon Fernquest

    » Little pickup truck overloaded with 350 boxes of ceramic tiles, drops them all over the highway causing accidents & traffic jam, fined only 500 baht.

  2. 32. news | 20 Apr 2013

    Tracking devices keep van drivers in check

    By Amornrat Mahitthirook, Newspaper section: News

    » Tracking devices have helped cut the number of accidents involving passenger vans, according to the Department of Land Transport (DLT).

  3. 33. learning | 11 Mar 2013

    Micro-insurance for the poor

    About insurance

    By Jon Fernquest

    » For sale in 7-11 soon, low-cost insurance policies for poor people to deal with risks such as cancer, Songkran accidents or home fires.

  4. 34. news | 25 Mar 2013

    Safe zones, booze ban for Songkran

    » Police have decided to zone off alcohol-free areas in Bangkok and major provinces for this year's Songkran celebration to ensure safety for all revellers, along with other measures to reduce traffic congestion and ac...

  5. 35. learning | 07 Aug 2012

    Queen's Birthday: Helping people to walk again

    About health

    By Jon Fernquest

    » 24,000 people in Thailand have lost legs, mostly from auto accidents. New artificial leg reduces cost to 35,000 from 50,000.

  6. 36. learning | 12 Nov 2012

    Great traffic laws, even greater if enforced

    About law enforcement

    By Jon Fernquest

    » Only 27% obey motorcycle helmet law. If more traffic laws enforced, then fewer injuries & deaths. Accidents now under-reported.

  7. 37. news | 11 Apr 2013

    Increase urged in bus accident payout

    By Online Reporters

    » The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) on Thursday urged the government to increase compensation to passengers injured in public bus accidents.

  8. 38. learning | 08 Oct 2012

    Crosswalk death: Bus hits 70-year-old

    About road safety

    By Jon Fernquest

    » Walking is healthy but dangerous as tragic death of 70 year old today shows. Safe & cautious driving prevents accidents.

  9. 39. learning | 20 Aug 2012

    Gun accidents that kill family members

    About guns & the law

    By Jon Fernquest

    » High-profile gun accident of senator killing mother of his children on mother's day draws public attention to gun laws & gun law enforcement.

  10. 40. news | 05 May 2013

    New airport could see a Pattaya take-off

    Newspaper section: Spectrum

    » The areas immediately to the south of Pattaya and Jomtien have long been popular with discerning residential purchasers. Lovely beaches, with views out to picturesque islands and sunsets that can take one's breath aw...

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