Police to seek ways to boost safety for cyclists on roads
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POLICE will work closely with cycling clubs in a bid to boost safety for their members, following the death of four cyclists recently on Thai roads.
National police Assistant Commissioner Lt-General Prawut Thavornsiri expects to see progress by May 18.
In response to his order on Thursday, police units will hold meetings with clubs in their areas to gather opinions. There will be discussions that include cycling routes and safer cycling.
Police plan to ask cyclists to wear proper gear and install proper equipment on their bikes, such as reflective materials and lighting. Police will also coordinate with relevant authorities to improve bicycle lanes.
According to the order, officials must be assigned to provide safety knowledge to cyclists.
Another injured
Meanwhile a 75-year-old cyclist was injured by a speeding pick-up truck, which slammed into his bike even though he was riding on a path alongside the motorway frontage road in Saphan Sung district yesterday morning.
Sutthiphan Chanthanakul was rushed to the Vibhraram Hospital with minor injuries and pick-up driver Nawapol Kaewsawat, 26, was taken to Prawet Police Station for questioning.
He allegedly tried to overtake another vehicle by using the roadside path and crashed into the bike.
In Chiang Mai province, flowers from HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn were delivered to Suraphon Tasing and Pongsak Phonsing, both acting sub lieutenants, who were injured in a road accident on May 3, which also killed three and injured many others.
The flowers were delivered by Chiang Mai Governor Suriya Prasatbuntitya.
