reader Posted November 9, 2023 Posted November 9, 2023 Based on my experiences in Silom an Saphan Kwai, crossing main streets has become easier over the past few years. Not only at locations where lights are installed, but in those where crosswalks have been repainted. I cross Surawong several times daily and drivers seem more likely to yield than in the past. I make it a habit of waving to those operators who stop or slow as a gesture of respect. It may be far from perfect but it’s noticeable. From Pattaya News On November 7th, 2023, Mr. Ekwaranyu Amrapan, the spokesman for Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, publicly stated that Bangkok has taken steps to improve and install traffic lights for pedestrian crossings with a total of 2,850 locations. The installation of traffic lights for crosswalks has two modes including pelican crossings which will be installed in lesser pedestrian areas or a road with traffic congestion, and another mode puffin crossings which will be installed in crowded pedestrian areas such as schools or hospitals. Furthermore, in 2024, there are maintenance plans for crosswalks by repainting them with more bright colors and cleaning the crosswalks with high-pressure water. Bangkok has taken proactive measures to continuously improve the safety of pedestrians. It may seem insignificant but it comes with great benefits, said Ekwaranyu. alvnv, 10tazione and vinapu 3 Quote
Keithambrose Posted November 9, 2023 Posted November 9, 2023 8 hours ago, reader said: Based on my experiences in Silom an Saphan Kwai, crossing main streets has become easier over the past few years. Not only at locations where lights are installed, but in those where crosswalks have been repainted. I cross Surawong several times daily and drivers seem more likely to yield than in the past. I make it a habit of waving to those operators who stop or slow as a gesture of respect. It may be far from perfect but it’s noticeable. From Pattaya News On November 7th, 2023, Mr. Ekwaranyu Amrapan, the spokesman for Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, publicly stated that Bangkok has taken steps to improve and install traffic lights for pedestrian crossings with a total of 2,850 locations. The installation of traffic lights for crosswalks has two modes including pelican crossings which will be installed in lesser pedestrian areas or a road with traffic congestion, and another mode puffin crossings which will be installed in crowded pedestrian areas such as schools or hospitals. Furthermore, in 2024, there are maintenance plans for crosswalks by repainting them with more bright colors and cleaning the crosswalks with high-pressure water. Bangkok has taken proactive measures to continuously improve the safety of pedestrians. It may seem insignificant but it comes with great benefits, said Ekwaranyu. Does anyone know if drivers actually stop at these signals, and/or crossings? Quote
reader Posted November 9, 2023 Author Posted November 9, 2023 I crossed at a light signal this evening in Saphan Kwai (near Big C) about 5:30 and all traffic stopped. PeterRS 1 Quote
Keithambrose Posted November 10, 2023 Posted November 10, 2023 10 hours ago, reader said: I crossed at a light signal this evening in Saphan Kwai (near Big C) about 5:30 and all traffic stopped. 👍 Quote
vinapu Posted November 10, 2023 Posted November 10, 2023 12 hours ago, Keithambrose said: Does anyone know if drivers actually stop at these signals, and/or crossings? they do, at least when they see grey hair Quote
Keithambrose Posted November 10, 2023 Posted November 10, 2023 7 hours ago, vinapu said: they do, at least when they see grey hair White hair, in my case! vinapu 1 Quote
