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The Bangkok Post
The Bangkok Post
When ophthalmologist Waraluck Supawatjariyakul died after being hit by a big bike driven by a police officer on Jan 21, many thought her untimely death would usher in road safety reforms, including improvements in how zebra crossings are managed. One month has passed and what society has seen so far are only cosmetic changes: some coats of paint on a few zebra crossings while some forward-thinking municipalities have displayed creative designs for making zebra crossings more noticeable. In terms of enforcement, the cabinet recently approved an increase in the maximum penalties for violations o…
