Border in Tak province closed to goods transport for seven days
Complaint filed with CSD police against ‘Do Good Foundation’
How safe are Thailand's senior motorists?
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AI In-briefToday 18:42
How safe are Thailand's senior motorists?
Recent incidents and rising fatalities underscore a critical safety concern with Thailand's senior motorists, as accidents involving elderly drivers are increasing.
Thailand currently lacks an upper age limit for drivers, and millions of pre-2003 lifetime licenses mean many seniors avoid regular fitness evaluations, contrasting with stricter regulations in other countries.
Experts urge elderly drivers to recognize physical warning signs like disorientation or impaired reflexes, advising self-awareness and family support to ensure road safety and prevent accidents.
AI In-briefToday 14:04
Complaint filed with CSD police against ‘Do Good Foundation’
A group of donors has filed a complaint with the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) against the ‘Do Good Foundation’ and its administrators, alleging misuse of donations, including funds used to build a private pool villa in Phuket.
The foundation's chairwoman, Panadda Wongphudee, has been temporarily suspended, and donation collection halted, pending an internal investigation into spending irregularities and the use of a bank account unrelated to the foundation for receiving donations.