Bangkok Senior Thai officials have issued a strong warning to ride-hailing platform Bolt, threatening to block its operations in the country following a disturbing incident in which a rider allegedly drove past a young passenger’s destination, consumed kratom (a stimulant drink), and caused the terrified 17-year-old schoolgirl to jump from the moving motorcycle and sustain […]

Thai Authorities Threaten to Block Bolt Platform After Rider’s Dangerous Joyride with Schoolgirl Passenger
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Krabi, Thailand – Deputy Minister of Transport Phattrapong Phattraprasit has directed a comprehensive review and follow-up measures following a bomb threat hoax that severely disrupted a Thai AirAsia flight at Krabi International Airport on Sunday, April 26th, 2026. The Deputy Minister, who has direct oversight of the Department of Airports, personally coordinated with Director-General Danai […]

Thai Transport Deputy Minister Orders Strict Follow-Up After Bomb Hoax Delays AirAsia Flight at Krabi Airport
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Bangkok A dramatic accident occurred on Saturday evening, April 25th, 2026, when a luxury BMW sedan plowed through the glass entrance of a well-known KFC fried chicken restaurant located inside a Bangchak petrol station in Soi Sukhumvit 62. Rescue workers from the Ruam Katanyu Foundation were dispatched around 7:50–8:09 p.m. after receiving reports of the […]

Chinese Driver Smashes into KFC Outlet at Bangchak Gas Station in Bangkok, Injuring Multiple People
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Pattaya, April 23rd, 2026 – A terrifying incident took place on Pattaya Second Road when a white BMW suddenly reversed at high speed into a group of pedestrians, sending foreign tourists flying and injuring five people, including a two-year-old child. At approximately 7:50 PM on April 22nd, 2026, Pattaya City Police were alerted to a […]

Dramatic CCTV Captures Moment BMW Driver Accidentally Reverses into Tourists in Pattaya, Injuring Five Foreigners
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Thailand- Authorities have released a summary of the annual road safety statistics from the intensive control period during the Songkran festival, April 10–16, 2026. The Kingdom nationwide recorded 242 fatalities, 1,242 accidents, and 1,200 injuries. Phrae recorded the highest number of accidents (48) and injuries (50). Bangkok reported the highest death toll (21). Ten provinces […]

Thailand Records 242 Traffic Related Fatalities in Songkran Seven Days of Danger, Dropping Year Over Year
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Thailand- Thailand has reported a total of 1,108 accidents, resulting in 1,073 injuries and 216 fatalities over six days (April 10th – April 15th) of the Songkran Seven Days of Danger Road campaign which runs from April 10 to 16, 2026. Provincial statistics show Phrae as the hardest-hit province, recording the highest number of accidents […]

Thailand Reports a Total of 216 Deaths in Six Days of Songkran Seven Days of Danger Road Campaign
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Thailand- Thailand has reported a total of 951 accidents, resulting in 911 injuries and 191 fatalities over five days (April 10th – April 14th) of the Songkran Seven Days of Danger Road campaign which runs from April 10 to 16, 2026. Provincial statistics show Phrae as the hardest-hit province, recording the highest number of accidents […]

Thailand Reports Total of 191 Deaths in Five Days of Songkran Seven Days of Danger Road Campaign
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Thailand- Thailand has reported a total of 755 accidents, resulting in 705 injuries and 154 fatalities over four days (April 10th – April 13th) of the Songkran Seven Days of Danger Road campaign which runs from April 10 to 16, 2026. Lampang recorded the most accidents, with 33 incidents reported. Lampang also led in injuries, […]

Thailand Reports Total of 154 Deaths in Four Days of Songkran Seven Days of Danger Road Campaign
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Thailand — Thailand has reported a total of 515 accidents, resulting in 486 injuries and 95 fatalities over three days (April 10th – April 12th) of the Songkran Seven Days of Danger Road campaign which runs from April 10 to 16, 2026. On April 12th, 2026, the third day (April 12th) of the nationwide “Safe […]

Thailand Reports Total of 95 Deaths in Three Days of Songkran Seven Days of Danger Road Campaign
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Thailand – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), has reported a total of 344 accidents, resulting in 317 injuries and 71 fatalities on in two days (April 10th – April 11th) of the Songkran Seven Days of Danger Road campaign which runs from April 10 to 16, 2026. Lampang reported the highest number […]

Thailand Reports a Total of 71 Deaths in Two Days of Songkran Seven Days of Danger Road Campaign
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Thailand – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), has reported 135 accidents, resulting in 132 injuries and 20 fatalities on the first day (April 10th) of the Songkran Seven Days of Danger Road campaign which runs from April 10 to 16, 2026. Key Findings Primary causes of accidents: Speeding – 37.78% Sudden lane […]

Thailand Reports 20 Deaths on the First Day of Songkran Seven Days of Danger Road Campaign
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Bangkok– A smooth and practical transition to full regulatory compliance will be a key factor in ensuring the long-term stability of Thailand’s app-based ride-hailing ecosystem, especially as the country enters the phase of enforcing regulations for these services. A seminar titled “Transitioning to Regulatory Compliance for App-Based Ride-Hailing Services in Thailand” was recently held at […]

Experts Urge Thailand to Accelerate Removal of Barriers and Update Regulations to Align with Reality for a Sustainable Future of App-Based Ride-Hailing Services
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