News Forum - Pickup truck runs red light, kills motorcyclist in Buriram

[Thaiger]

A pickup truck ran a red light and struck a motorcyclist, resulting in the rider’s immediate death. Despite efforts by a nurse and a postman to revive him, the man succumbed to his injuries on the spot. Around 3.30pm yesterday, August 21, Police Lieutenant Prachat Raksawang, Deputy Inspector of Mueang Buriram Police Station, was alerted … …

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[NonThaiKiwi]

No surprises here. When will the RTP start enforcing the law? 

Unless they start proactively enforcing road rules and either issue severe fines and/or confiscate the vehicle nothing will change. 

Cameras that activate when someone runs a red light will also help and provide extra revenue for law enforcement. 

Currently a red light doesn't seem compulsory for a lot of drivers. Dumb arses