Thailand is stepping up road safety with a nationwide campaign beginning 1 June, enforcing strict helmet laws for motorcyclists and passengers. Fines of up to 2,000 baht will apply, with penalties doubling if the passenger is unprotected. The crackdown will target high-risk areas, including school zones and accident-prone roads. Authorities hope the campaign, supported by increased patrols and education initiatives, will reduce Thailand’s high rate of motorcycle-related fatalities and injuries.

Buses from Thailand are allowed to enter Malaysia to bring in tourists, provided they apply for temporary permits from the Land Public Transport Agency in advance, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke during his visit to the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in Kelantan on Monday (May 13). Read more at https://shorturl.at/tuxDK WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline | The Star