BANGKOK, Thailand – Mr. Sittichai Aranyakarnon, Assistant Secretary to the Bangkok Governor, on Dec 12, announced stricter enforcement against motorcycles driving or parking on public sidewalks, under the Public Administrative Penalty Act of 2022.
During an inspection near Ying Charoen Market in Bang Khen District, he emphasized the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA) commitment to ensuring pedestrian safety.
The crackdown near Phahon Yothin Road, adjacent to BTS Saphan Mai Station and the bustling Ying Charoen Market, targeted motorcycles violating traffic rules. This area sees high pedestrian traffic, making such violations hazardous.
Bang Khen District Office, in collaboration with Bang Khen Police Station, has implemented continuous enforcement alongside public awareness campaigns. AI cameras have also been deployed to monitor and reduce infractions, with noticeable improvements reported, particularly along Phahon Yothin 48.
Enforcement and Statistics:
The BMA’s efforts focus on three main groups:
Motorcycle Taxi Operators: The BMA conducts quarterly meetings with operators from all 50 districts to address the issue.
General Public: Public awareness campaigns, including signage and patrols by municipal officers, are ongoing.
Delivery Riders: The BMA has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with 13 companies to address violations by their riders.
From January 1 to December 10, 2024, enforcement resulted in:
5,135 Violations: 598 warnings and 4,537 fines.
Fines Collected: 2,439,160 Baht.
Additionally, from October 1 to December 10, 2024, AI cameras detected 20,030 violations:
Fines Issued: 2,586 paid cases, totaling 566,870 Baht.
Rider Infractions Reported: 7,692 cases were forwarded to MOU companies between October and November 2024.
The BMA, with support from Bang Khen Police and advanced AI surveillance, continues to tackle motorcycle violations on sidewalks to enhance pedestrian safety and reduce traffic infractions across the city.
