Geoffggi

34 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

Why would they know?  The police are good they don't gamble at illegal dens.

Only take a cut for Not Knowing ....................LOL

This trial will probably commence with the statement -  "Once upon a time"

4 hours ago, webfact said:

As the cabinet met and discussed the matter today, Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said about 6,000-7,000 Russian and Ukrainian tourists were stranded in the country and their financial transactions, especially those through credit cards, were blocked.

This should be interesting, I suppose the Russian & Ukrainian tourists will be staying in very separate accommodation locations as a safety measure ......... 

How about the cause being not changing driving habits to suit weather & road conditions - Too much to ask I suppose

What about the flooding in the South .................

Thanakorn, adding that employment service providers, or job brokers, of both countries will be held accountable if they break the laws or regulations.

This should be interesting as everyone is aware of how much accountability Thai's are known for .............

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

More than 200,000 people are expected to visit in 2022 with the resumption of direct flights and mutual tourism promotions. Saudi Arabian Airlines will start operating direct flights between the two countries next Monday.

And the good news is ???????????

11 minutes ago, scorecard said:

But there's still the open question of how many people will even be aware of this incident?

 

- Thai people don't read newspapers (some used to) and printed newspapers are now not that readily available.

- Most Thai people don't watch mainstream TV news services.

- Thai people who listen to the radio get very little news content.

- News on facebook etc., is very sparse and most Thais skim past it.

 

In other words there's an enormous gap in knowledge and understanding of laws and of such incidents.

 

Surely there's an answer; perhaps it should be compulsory for kids to attend 30 minute talks (at school, every 30 or 60 days) by experienced cops who are good at getting kids to pay attention. Or similar.

 

Recently I was in Australia. An old friend who is now in a snr federal education ministry position shared that there's discussion about including the above into compulsory education for all of primary, secondary education and in bachelor degree studies.

 

It would include knowledge of law and how the judicial system works at basic and then later at an advanced level.

 

Plus elementary then advanced knowledge of building and maintaining a civil society.

 

Plus (partly because of recent events/failures by federal and state governments) the rights of women, the laws about sexual consent, and more...  

What you are advocating is quite correct but as you have pointed out, Thai's need to learn to walk before running. Maybe children in Australia listen to the teacher but here plus listening to some expert would more likely frighten them rather than make them learn. 

1 hour ago, Katipo said:

They will make an example of this guy. An attractive police Dr. from a well-off family killed by what appears to be a poorer police officer breaking multiple laws in broad daylight. He is going away.

I agree in principle with what you are saying but to say they will maybe stretching things, however I do agree it is the perfect moment to send out a very strong message to all motorists that crossings should be respected and if they are not the consequences will be severe ..........