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Full Road Accident Statistics for Songkran 2018

April 19, 2018 Richard Barrow 3 Comments

These are the full statistics for the Seven Dangerous Days of the Songkran Holiday in 2018. This year the period

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Road Safety 

Full Road Accident Statistics for New Year 2017-2018 in Thailand

December 30, 2017February 5, 2018 Richard Barrow 25 Comments

It is now that time of year when the Thai government publicize the daily accident reports from around Thailand. This

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Vans the most dangerous public passenger vehicles in Thailand in 2016

January 4, 2017January 4, 2017 Richard Barrow 2 Comments

If you have ever taken a passenger van in Thailand, then it probably comes as no surprise that they have

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Full Road Accident Statistics for New Year 2016-2017 in Thailand

January 3, 2017January 5, 2017 Richard Barrow 11 Comments

It is now that time of year when the Thai government publicize the daily accident reports from around Thailand. This

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Full Road Accident Statistics for Songkran 2016

April 18, 2016April 18, 2016 Richard Barrow 15 Comments

These are the full statistics for the Seven Dangerous Days of the Songkran Holiday in 2016. This year the period

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Full Road Accident Statistics for Songkran 2015

April 16, 2015April 16, 2015 Richard Barrow 5 Comments

The so-called “Seven Dangerous Days of Songkran” are now over and the full accident report statistics have been released by the

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Full Road Accident Statistics for New Year 2014-2015 in Thailand

January 1, 2015January 6, 2015 Richard Barrow 6 Comments

Twice a year the Thai government publicize the full daily statistics for road accidents. These are for the New Year

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Road Safety Transport 

Statistics of Recent Fatal Bus Crashes in Thailand

March 25, 2014 Richard Barrow 1 Comment

Sadly, there was news this morning of yet another fatal bus crash in Thailand. This time in Tak province with

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Full Road Accident Statistics for New Year 2013-2014 in Thailand

December 28, 2013January 2, 2014 Richard Barrow 2 Comments

We have now reached that time of year when the Thai government publicise the daily accident reports from around Thailand.

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Do Traffic Cops Really Help?

July 26, 2013 Richard Barrow 6 Comments

If you have driven on the expressways around Bangkok you have probably seen a traffic cop alongside the road gesturing

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51 Dead in Tour Bus Crashes in Thailand this Year So Far

July 25, 2013 Richard Barrow 7 Comments

Road safety in Thailand is in the world spotlight again with the recent tragic bus crash that killed 19 in

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Road Safety Transport 

19 Dead in Tour Bus Crash in Saraburi

July 23, 2013July 23, 2013 Richard Barrow 4 Comments

Tragic news coming in of a major accident less than two hours ago between a tour bus, truck and a

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Road Safety Transport 

Overloaded Passenger Vans in Bangkok

May 21, 2013 Richard Barrow 8 Comments

Have you ever used any of those passengers vans in Bangkok? They have become very popular over the last few

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7,836 Thai kids killed in Road Accidents 2000-2011

May 16, 2013 Richard Barrow 11 Comments

With the start of the new school year in Thailand, the focus is back again on student safety. One area

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Emergency Ambulance Hotline for Thailand is 1669

April 16, 2013April 16, 2013 Richard Barrow 3 Comments

The general emergency hotline in Thailand is 199, but if you need to call an ambulance then dial 1669. Other

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Full Road Accident Statistics for Songkran 2013

April 15, 2013April 18, 2013 Richard Barrow 4 Comments Songkran 2013

  The Thai government designated seven days as being the most dangerous during the Songkran new year holiday. This year

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Road Accident Statistics for Songkran in Thailand 2007-2013

April 9, 2013April 18, 2013 Richard Barrow 10 Comments Songkran 2013

The Thai government has designated the “Seven Dangerous Days of Songkran” as being from Thursday 11th April to Wednesday 17th

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It’s Forbidden to Drink Alcohol in Vehicles in Thailand

April 4, 2013April 6, 2013 Richard Barrow 4 Comments

If you are planning a holiday in Thailand, you should know that it is against the law to drink alcohol

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Statistics of Grass Fires Around Bangkok

March 30, 2013March 30, 2013 Richard Barrow 1 Comment

A cause of grave concern for many motorists are grass fires that can greatly cut visibility. This picture tweeted by

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Road Safety Campaign for Brits Driving in Thailand and Other Countries

March 26, 2013 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is today launching a road safety campaign to help British nationals drive safely abroad

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