The cabinet on Tuesday approved an amendment to the traffic law that makes it easier to prosecute young people who drink and drive. Under the amendment, the authorities can prosecute drivers aged under 20 found to have an alcohol level exceeding 20mg per 100ml of blood, less than half the current minimum of 50mg. Drivers older than 20 who do not have a full driver's licence or hold a temporary one will also be subject to the 20-mg limit. The amendment would effectively alter the ministerial regulation on a driver's alcohol level under the Land Traffic Act as proposed by the Royal Thai Police earlier, Col Athisit said. The move follows a public outcry at the mea­sures which required learner drivers to pay for an additional 15 hours of driving lessons before taking their test.

Source: Bangkok Post March 29, 2017 00:45 UTC