21 Jan 2023 1 year anniversary of the loss of Dr. Waralak Supawatjariyakul

or rabbit doctor

Ophthalmologist

Faculty of Medicine

Chulalongkorn University

He was hit by a big bike, a police officer with the rank of Police Major, died at the age of 33, in front of Bhumirajanagarindra Kidney Institute Hospital, Phayathai Road, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok while walking across a zebra crossing.

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After Doctor Rabbit died, causing a trend in the online world.

The hashtag #DoctorRabbit has been posted, calling for road safety.

and the emphasis on crosswalks

because there are people crossing the crosswalk

He was often killed by a car crash.

I want Thai law to focus and be serious about crosswalks.

and want to be like Japan where people cross and stop

1 year ago from the loss of Doctor Rabbit

has been an example of the changes in some of the pedestrian crossings at many points in the city

And some drivers are becoming more conscious and considerate.

To stop the car for people to cross the road and January 21 of every year is the safety day for road users from the resolution of the cabinet, approved by the Road Safety Directing Center (PorPor.) proposed. to stop the loss from road accidents

And not to cause a car crash at a pedestrian crossing to happen again.

Even the death of Doctor Rabbit

Causing the awareness of people in society

and campaign efforts through various projects

to support road safety

But data from the Thailand Development Research Institute

or TDRI

It points out that the number of pedestrian fatalities in 2022, from January to September, has increased.

Compared to the same period in 2021, an average of 26.88 cases per month, while in 2022, an average of 29.11 cases per month and 70% of pedestrian accidents are caused by speeding.

While "Phrommin Kanthiya", director of the Accident Reduction Network Office, sees that the death of Dr. Rabbit

has made the structure and management

Began to change in terms of regulations and increasing penalties.

by last month

Sept last year

is enforced

The Road Traffic Act, No. 13, has added details about crossing as many as 8 issues, in which the driver must stop, park and be punished if hitting someone dead.

Including the government has designated January 21 as the safety day for road users.

In terms of practice, the Ministry of the Interior

Ordered all over the country about a month ago.

Last Nov.

To fix and improve the crossing

Protection systems, signal crossings, and symbols have been adjusted to suit.

Including signs and lighting

Personally, I think that there are 2 levels in the structure of Thailand because the order reaches the destination.

takes a long time

And it depends on the executives in the area who are interested or not.

“If interested, then there is a problem, where will the budget come from?

But some executives at the provincial level

There is potential, it draws budget from the private sector.

But there isn't much to make changes to the crosswalk.

Because each area has to operate by itself, only for provinces with potential.

other provinces

expected early this year

should make a plan

push for the local council

put into practice

make more crosswalks

And the existing ones are fixed. Will gradually happen, but the law enforcement of our country.

When an incident occurs, let's talk about it again.

If the local area has potential, then increase the light.”

behavior of the majority of the population

unchanged

Because there is still no clear picture of the punishment

And in the past, there was a habit that had been used for a long time.

Must see more images of people being punished

From what used to be easy since birth, it will change.

and the state must seriously enforce the law

Especially when an incident has occurred and must be convicted immediately.

Because each year, more than 500 pedestrians across the country die for many reasons.

Solutions to achieve change asap

The government should take the stories that have happened and are trending.

brought to communicate to make people more aware

In addition, Thai people have never been trained to assess risks while walking on foot whether there is a car or not.

But use the method that you are used to.

Lack of skills to assess until becoming a risk

and related agencies

need to work more reactively

Later, the country's leaders took this matter seriously.

“After Doctor Rabbit's death

Credit must be given to the Don't Drive Drunk Foundation and SSS, including the network sector.

until causing change

And what is done in parallel will gradually occur in ordering the school for young children.

Training local children and people

about discipline in crossing the road

in accordance with the law

Because our house uses carelessness as a set.

even if there is a floating bridge

If there is a crosswalk, it's not used.

which have been slacking off for a long time

and adults set an example for children to see.”

Even around the world, this problem is also encountered.

But many countries have organized the installation of roadside barriers on both sides of the road, making it impossible to cross the road in the prohibited area.

like Japan

for people in Thailand

It may be a matter of conscience that has been cultivated for a long time.

which must be in an environment conducive to practice

If the law is strictly enforced

It seems to make people's behavior gradually change.