‘Nikorn’ prepares to propose to the Ministry of Transport to make a book pendant ‘Big Pom, police chief, minister. Transport – Bangkok governor ‘ responsible for the knot of the big bike hit the doctor tai crossing the crosswalk
on January 24 Mr. Nikorn Chamnong, member of the list of MPs Chart Thai Pattana Party (CDC) As Vice-Chairman of the Commission (Committee) on Transport, the House of Representatives and the chairman of the PrachasaSafe Foundation that monitors road safety private facebook post specify the message In the event that a female doctor is driven by a big bike by the police on a crosswalk on a busy road in Bangkok, urgent action must be taken in terms of road safety mechanisms. In order not to lose this loss of silence and disappear into a fire like other cases in the past, on Thursday, January 27, will come here, as vice-president of the Committee for Transport, will propose to the committee Transport made a letter to those responsible at all levels for him to be responsible for correction immediately, namely 1. Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister. The person in charge is the chairman of the National Road Accident Prevention and Reduction Policy Committee, or UTP, to supervise this particular case. Because our Thai people get hurt and die on the crosswalk like it shouldn’t happen too much. by asking to follow up from the person in charge of the second order which he will offer The Ministry of Transport has made a letter to expedite responsibility and make corrections directly in another way.
Mr. Nikorn further stated that 2. Commissioner of the National Police to prosecute the case as soon as possible Because this case is very damaging to police organizations and people are worried that they may help themselves. There are already several articles and are about to increase the penalty from the amendment by the council now that it will soon come out to strictly enforce. This creates insecurity for people using the crosswalk, which has not happened yet. Including asking to expedite an agreement with the Department of Land Transport to take effect asap Because now this law has been enacted for almost 2 years, but has not yet been enforced.
Mr. Nikorn further stated that 3. The Minister of Transport passed to the Director-General of the Department of Land Transport. To have a law to separate the types of drivers licenses for large motorcycles over 400 cc or big bikes into another category. and ask for training and performance checks The age of the driver, as well as the penalty when committing a crime is a special case. Because this type of vehicle has created a huge loss for both the driver himself. And other people, such as the case of a female doctor who was the victim of the strength and speed of the big bike in the control of a careless driver. As for the new measures issued by the ministerial regulations, asking for voluntary training of drivers of big bikes voluntarily before getting a new car is believed to be ineffective for sure. MOU with the Royal Thai Police to enforce the law to cut driver’s license points as quickly as possible
Mr. Nikorn further stated that 4. Governor of Bangkok To urgently install a signal to cross the road at the scene of the accident. because the crosswalk in the area is used by many people There are traffic police to look after only during rush hour morning-evening only. It’s very dangerous during the day. The car was passing by very fast. There is no speed limit or speed limit not exceeding 30 km in the community area according to international principles. In addition, a plan and action must be drawn up for installing signal lights to cross the road in areas that may be dangerous to pedestrians in other areas. Many other points in Bangkok and calls to service providers in the metropolitan area as well as major cities across the country with the same problem. After this, a letter will be sent to the Minister of the Interior as the chairman of the Road Safety Directing Center and as a supervisor. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Road Administrative Organization as well.
“I will bring this matter to the discussion as a matter of urgency at the meeting. The Transport Committee on Thursday (January 27) will come here and believe that The committee will definitely consider and approve the operation,” said Nikorn.