richard_smith237

19 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

I don’t know how many times I have to say it.

If you are going to drive after having a few PLEASE drive safely. What I am advocating will save lives. I would like to think people have listened and many lives have been saved already. 
When people are leaving the pub I always say goodbye with a friendly reminder to drive safely. 
I am making a difference.

Olympic-scale delusion on a pathological level.

You actually believe your own rubbish, parading around attempting this holier-than-thou tone while knee-deep in your own moral sewage.

Then you have the gall to preach about road safety? You're not just a walking contradiction - you’re a full-blown farce. A tragic joke wrapped in arrogance.

And that little "drive safe" line for people leaving the bar? Like a thief warning others to lock their doors, or a liar lecturing on truth. You are the cautionary tale, oblivious to your own punchline.

Spare us the act. You're not a voice of reason - you’re the warning label.

You're not helping. You’re mocking. Whether you realise it or not.

Your comments aren't just hypocrisy - they're a masterclass in self-delusion and moral rot.

5 minutes ago, watchcat said:

What about people who doesnt have abobile phone, what do they do?

It seems there will be options to fill out the digital form on arrival.

I'm assuming there will be 'iPad stations' where this can be carried out.

5 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

9 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

I'm at greater risk when riding

Yes, very dangerous.

Think of your son.

Interesting that this is the first time as a 'drunk driver' you have shown any consideration for anyone else....

... Shame its just a toxic masked attempt to deflect and troll....    typical of your vapid character. 

Just now, MalcolmB said:

Which is why I am very careful crossing the road and stay off bikes, way too dangerous in Thailand.

Agreed - we have to watch out for the drunk drivers who fail to see us.

When / if you hit a pedestrian or motorcyclist while drunk driving, it will be because they were not careful enough when you are nearby, right ?  

Just now, MalcolmB said:

80% of deaths in Thailand are on motorbikes. I believe you ride. Whether you like it or not you are a lot more likely to die on Thailands roads than me.

I agree...   I'm at greater risk when riding (I drive and ride)....  and I'm at even greater risk if I ride a night, because of selfish ayhole drink drivers !!! (which is one of the reasons I won't ride at night).

Just now, MalcolmB said:

Maybe you should have a good hard look in the mirror before criticizing me all the time.

I should take a good hard look in the mirror because I drive and ride legally and criticise you for your self-centred selfishness in putting other road users in mortal danger because you lack the consideration and self control not to drink and drive....   

The attempted deflection is completely idiotic - you really didn't think that one through, again, highlighting your mental flaws. 

6 minutes ago, rough diamond said:

24 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Speeding was identified as the leading cause of these accidents, accounting for 38.9% of the total, followed by drunk driving at 31.6%

What is the figure for those who were both drunk and speeding?

No idea, though somewhere between I suspect.

Also, I question the accuracy of the DUI stats as not everyone is tested. Are the deceased tested for alcohol ?

Malcy's point is not invalid - speeding is certainly an issue, but his deflection to suggest speed is solely the issue, or its only the drink drivers who speed who are an issue simply outs his delusional stupidity.

1 hour ago, wensiensheng said:

I don’t think the new requirements will change the current process followed by an immigration officer. Currently they scan passports by putting them on a reader, then flip the pages to see if there are any red flags, check the photo to the face of the traveller, press the photo button and then put in a stamp. 
 

might be wrong, but I think all that ( which isn’t much) will still be done. The details from the new system are just stored in case of need at a later date.

 

One issue is that it won’t let Thailand be entered as a country of residence. Perhaps an issue for long term visa holders who actually live in Thailand. Have to make up something I guess

Valid points....    in which case, the only value it has is to 'locate' a visitor by the address they put in the system.... Which IF someone is a criminal, they'll put a false address in anyway, which makes a mockery of the system.

1 hour ago, impulse said:

 

Oilfield trash.

 

Hence the cash - it can be 'get out of trouble money' in some countries if things go sideways.... 

... Particularly in some of the corrupt <deleted>-holes oil-fielders end up in... 

Hard work - dangerous areas... Respect.

1 hour ago, marin said:

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

Plenty of ppl always have cash with them. 
I always travel with US$1000 emergency cash (+ various cards).

Do you put it in your carry on and then in the overhead compartment? I too as well as the wife always carry cash, but its on our person, safe. 

Yep...  it goes with everything else in the overhead storage... 

I'm not worried about it - I'll just be more vigilant about locking the bag.

1 minute ago, Ralf001 said:

 

12 cans is fine to drive.

Try harder...

14 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

I love driving stoned, gunna smoke some cones and get on the nangs and give that a try.

You should join Malcy and BJ71 for a session - get Malcy smashed, get stoned, go for a nice long drive....     pick some picturesque roads with some nice ravines !!!

5 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

10 to 12 is a warm up.... must be a bit of a Cadbury if thats getting him drunk.

- A fat 100kg male (Malky)

- 12 beers (330ml, 5% ABV)

- 4 hour timeframe (from first to last beer)

- Widmark formula: est BAC of 0.169% / 3.38 times higher than the Thai legal limit.

- It would take 8 hours to get back below the legal driving limit.

I'm not accusing Malky of being a 'cadbury' (whatever that is)...

- he's clearly a hard-man who can knock men out in a single punch so that they stay down, he never walks away from a fight, but is polite and respectful to all those around him and never has a problem with Thai's though would sort out a foreigner if they were impolite to a Thai in his presence....   such a polite bogan can clearly handle his beer and believes it has no impact on him... 

25 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

killed in traffic accidents in 2021, 25% (294) died in drunk driving crashes.

 

Among vehicle occupants, only 18% of deaths occur on roads with speed limits under 40 mph
 

During the New Year holiday period from December 27, 2024, to January 5, 2025, there were 2,467 road accidents resulting in 436 deaths and 2,376 injuries. Speeding was identified as the leading cause of these accidents, accounting for 38.9% of the total, followed by drunk driving at 31.6%

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2931765/road-deaths-reach-272-after-6-dangerous-days?utm_source=chatgpt.com

During the 2018 Songkran festival, drunk driving accounted for 42% of road accidents.

https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/30343266?utm_source=chatgpt.com

During the 2023 Songkran festival, speeding was responsible for 36.67% of accidents.

https://www.rvp.co.th/newsdetail_en_313.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com

So... You are quite right - for the most part, speed itself kills more than drink driving alone...   

But, the manner in which you isolate speed as a killer while suggesting drink driving is not as serious because "you drive carefully" highlights an extreme level of stupidity, carelessness and outright selfishness.

Low speed collisions with cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists at speeds as low as 30 km/h (around 19 mph) are often fatal - and thats ignoring the life changing injuries that can be caused. 

Your lack of acceptance of these basic facts further highlights your mental flaws. 

11 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

What are you up to tonight?

Want to head out for a few beers? 
I will pick you up.

It would be interesting to know what such a verminous character is like in real life...  

There's a minute possibility that you might actually be a semi-resonable person in person and your persona on this forum is just a deliberate vapid troll for some perverse kicks.

I admire your consistency, but believe that to be tied to genuine character flaws.

Perhaps BJ71 will pick you up on the offer - you both seem well aligned.

9 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

I've not had a drink for 2 years + 

Fair enough...  you are not a drink driver.

9 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

I drive when stoned tho.

Stupid... as dumb as drink driving.

9 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

I don't phone my buddies tho when i have issues with anything, unlike some....

Doubtful you have any, which is why you don't drink - its a social activity, getting stoned is for loners.

4 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Of course it is true.

Someone who is reckless and speeds and shows off when drunk driving is a worse driver than somebody obeying all road rules and driving sensibly. 
It is just argumentative to claim otherwise.

But you are not obeying all the road rules you fool / you are breaking one of the biggest ones !!! 

1 minute ago, Photoguy21 said:

2 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Not quite, only 25% on average.

Speed is the big killer, I am very unlikely to be killed in a car crash doing 50kmh or less. 

That is not what the police statistics show.

He’s using the number from a poll he made up on this forum - questions were very flawed in their wording to proved a loaded result…

Actually using his own poll results as some sort of ‘valid statistic’ highlight s the extreme level of stupidity of someone who thinks they are ‘fine drink driving, because they are careful when drunk”..,

A grade A1 example of stupidity at its highest level… 

2 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Do you have double vision when drunk?

Classic example of somebody who should never drunk drive. 

Another idiotic comment: Everyone is an example of someone who shouldn’t drink  and drive !!!

2 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

You probably shouldn’t drink at all and get same help.

Dumb trolling baiting attempt ignored. 

7 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

That not true.

i have regards for others which is why I am a big advocate for driving safely and carefully after having a few. 
And as a result I have probably driven after having a few, as do 75% of expats in Thailand do, at least 600 times in my life without any incident.

The problem with some drink drivers is they go a bit silly and drive less safely after having a few, which I strongly oppose.

Yawn - quoting your own flawed poll as a factual statistic highlights your unlimited idiocy…

…. [ “A big advocate for driving carefully after having a few” ] (10-12 beers)…

…. So we’re so many other drunk driver killers !!!! 

Are you also a big advocate for drunk driving with ‘one eye closed’ so you cut your double vision & have a better chance of avoid killing motorcyclist & pedestrians ??? 🫣
 

9 minutes ago, diveasia666 said:

I happens a lot on long haul flights from and to China, where thieves in business class, check the bags in overhead storage while most passengers sleep.

Always put a lock on your carry on and never leave valuables in plain sight on a flight.

There is a feeling of false security on board. Never trust a fellow traveller.

I also have read similar reports in the past, also involving Chinese theirs inflight. 

2 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said:

Is the online form in English only, or several languages.? I have looked at and it seems to be omly in English

I have a friend who is French, cannot speak English apart from hello and goodbye, when he goes to immigration he always takes someone who can help him, if needed.

I would imagine Russians and Chinese having problems???

Good point - it needs to be multi-language….

Just now, findlay13 said:

"The aim is to enhance visitor support and ensure a smoother arrival experience in Thailand."   😆Yeah right

To be fair - I see the logic.

IF all our arrival details are already in the Immigration system, all they have to do is check an ‘approved box’ - if the system works in this manner it cuts down the work load & smoothes arrival & speeds up processing times.

The issue is that ‘online’  Immigration systems have been somewhat ‘glitchy’ over recent history… 

10 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said:

Apparently they tried this in California and drunk driving dropped by around 80%. Will it work in Thailand? That is anyone's guess.

By ‘this’ do you mean ‘actual enforcement’ of the law ???