While the Land Transport Department has insisted more discussions with medical specialists are necessary before a related ban can be introduced, the Medical Council has said it has already completed its job in that regard. The five symptoms are epileptic seizures, high blood pressure, brain diseases, myocardial infarction and diabetes. However, he said the new health criteria had not been implemented because the Land Transport Department had to amend its laws and regulations first. Public transport drivers would be the first affected by the new regulation, he said. However, many people have raised questions whether the new stricter health criteria would help improve road safety.

Source: The Nation Bangkok December 05, 2017 18:22 UTC