Drunk cycling will soon be considered legal offence with 500 baht fine

14 Sept 02:06 Key points summarised by AI

A new traffic bill, which passed its first reading, will soon make drunk cycling a legal offense in Thailand, punishable by a 500 baht fine.
The same bill also empowers traffic police to seize driving licenses from drivers found to be drunk behind the wheel and deemed incapable of driving.
A new score system for drivers will be introduced, leading to license suspension for up to 90 days and mandatory retraining if scores drop to zero due to traffic violations.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 provinces, affecting 604,265 families and approximately 1.83 million people, despite water levels beginning to recede in most areas.
The flood death toll has remained at 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across multiple provinces.
Significant impacts are observed in the North, East, Central Plains, and South, with provinces like Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, and Prachin Buri reporting a high number of affected families.