A total of 1,917 road accidents were reported and 278 people were killed during the “Seven Dangerous Days” of the Songkran Festival when thousands of people travelled from their places of work to their home provinces.
The new airport at Betong in Yala province was formally opened to commercial services on Monday by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who arrived from Bangkok on the inaugural flight.
Jet ski use on Chao Phraya to be regulated
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published : 3 Mar 2021 at 15:08
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Deputy Transport Minister Athirat Rattanaseth has instructed the Marine Office in Nonthaburi province to regulate the operations of jet skis on the Chao Phraya river, to improve safety.
Mr Athirat gave the order during an inspection trip to the Marine Office of Nonthaburi on Wednesday morning.
It follows complaints jet ski riders are annoying riverside residents.
People complained jet ski riders were going at high speed and performing stunts on the river, obstructing water traffic and making excessive noise, particularly during holidays.
There are currently 162 jet skis registered with the Marine Office of Nonthaburi.