Despite all of the comforts of living in Bangkok, we all wish for safer sidewalks and roads for pedestrians and motorists alike. A recent slate of tragic accidents serves as a wake-up call for us all. Guru asked a few Bangkokians to share their experiences on the road as drivers, motorcyclists and pedestrians while gathering opinions from watchdog groups on what needs to be done so our roads and sidewalks can be safer.
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Tanalap “Au” Anantasin, interior design studio owner, 55
“Four years ago, I was hit by a truck while riding a bicycle. Back then, the government encouraged Bangkokians to ride bicycles to solve pollution and traffic problems as one of their initiatives. Honestly, I was so thrilled to see my hometown taking a step forward in sustainability. I took public…
