Heavy criticism as No. 2 bus runs red light, nearly hitting pedestrian at crosswalk
A alarming incident occurred on the streets of Bangkok when a video clip was shared showing a No. 2 public bus clearly running a red light while people were walking across a crosswalk, sparking heavy criticism regarding the safety of road users.
From the footage shared on social media, the bus drove through the red traffic signal without slowing down, forcing pedestrians who were crossing the street to stop and dodge suddenly for their safety. The incident caused great alarm to those in the vicinity.
Such driving behavior is considered a serious traffic violation and carries a high risk of causing fatal accidents, especially at a crosswalk, which is an area where drivers are legally required to prioritize and stop for people crossing the road safely.
Currently, many citizens have come forward to demand that the relevant authorities urgently investigate this incident to identify the offender for legal punishment and to implement measures to prevent such incidents from recurring, in order to restore confidence for road users in Bangkok.