News Forum - Thai road safety groups challenge extended bar hours over drink-driving fears

[Thaiger]

Alcohol temperance and road safety groups are challenging the new government decision to allow late-night bars and clubs in major Thai cities to extend opening hours until 4am. The critics argue that the authorities failed to make necessary arrangements to avert potential alcohol-related mishaps. This protest follows an announcement made by the Interior Ministry nearly … …

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[ChrisS]

I wonder do these 'road safety groups' also challenge why the RTP does nothing about 3 or 4 up on motorcycles, underage kids riding motorcycles, no crash helmets, bus drivers working hours, public service vehicle maintenance?

[oldschooler]

1 hour ago, ChrisS said:

I wonder do these 'road safety groups' also challenge why the RTP does nothing about 3 or 4 up on motorcycles, underage kids riding motorcycles, no crash helmets, bus drivers working hours, public service vehicle maintenance?

And the absolute ongoing national disgrace of every year 20,000 RTA dead Thai kids aged 12-19.