worrab

Sorry as it seems we are on crossed purposes here. I was only discussing the truck and not the crane. 2 trucks side by side would have the weight spread out over 6 axles between them. This has probably happened many times when normal traffic was using the road. As opposed to heavily overloaded on 3 axles! The crane would not, or should not, be attempting any lift unless the outriggers were deployed and sitting on mats, which distribute the weight.

The more axles means that the weight is spread out more. That load equating to around 40t+ on 3 axles!! Does not need working out that it was a recipe for disaster. Think of the design weights for the truck then think of braking capabilities etc. Something was going to go wrong and this time the truck broke the covers, because of overweight, and fell in a man made cavern. Luckily nobody was injured.

Not when it is a rigid and not an artic!! This ten wheeler, Thai, six wheeler, UK, is well over weight and would be carrying a load that should go on a 6 axle artic.

Nobody ever said they were worldwide regulations. And yes, they can take right of way but only if it is safe to do so!! Most of the western world have the same sort of driver training and regulations. Here in Thailand any Tom, Dick or Harry can get behind the wheel with no training whatsoever. They drive emergency vehicles the same way they drive their bikes or cars. None of them have any form of advanced driver training hence the accidents. I think you have now flogged this topic to death to be honest so just accept the facts as they are from the people that now.

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Section 87 The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002 Keep left: Section 3(15)(2) Double white lines: Section 4(26)(5b) Zig-zag lines: Section 4(27)(3c) Red traffic light: Section 5(36b) If you Google these you will find out why Georgealbert knows what he is talking about!!!

To be honest Skipalongcassidy, I think that somebody like Georgealbert is going to know a great deal more about this subject than you ever will. Why not just accept the facts as they have been explained to you and look into the relevant sources that have been supplied.

This is where I get totally confused with all of this. I have a State Pension and a Railway Pension. I pay tax on these in UK even though I live here in Thailand. So are you saying that I could be taxed again on these pensions by the RD or is it covered by DT arrangement?

They do not have absolute priority!! If they get caught up in a line of traffic at a red traffic light and they are unable to cross over to the other side of the road, then it is siren off and wait until the lights go green. Then they can weave their way through the traffic to carry on the emergency run. They cannot force traffic to go over the white line at a red traffic light, hence siren off.

Yes but not at 90kms!! You must ensure it is still safe to proceed. Especially in Thailand!

I am just wondering who is putting up the laughing emoji on the posts I have made that are factually correct. Do you know something myself and Black arab don't?

Many thanks and there are those who still seem to think the Emergency Vehicle has absolute priority no matter what!!

Emergency vehicles travelling under ‘blues and twos’ (blue lights and sirens) are exempt from the usual requirements to stop at a red traffic light, to travel within the speed limit and to overtake on the wrong side of a keep left bollard. However this is not a ‘get out of jail free card’. The driver must be able to show that obeying the normal rules would likely hinder the response to the emergency and they must still exercise a great deal of skill and care, particularly when performing manoeuvres which would not be permitted for normal road users. https://www.furleypage.co.uk/road-traffic-accidents-involving-emergency-response-vehicles/ If a police car goes through a red light and hits another car, its driver doesn't have any special rights or privileges when it comes to liability. They can be held to account just like any other driver causing an accident.

Well that really is a mish mash depending which State you are in. UK is much simpler. You are not allowed to cross the line on a red traffic light in order to let an emergency vehicle through. End of! You must wait until a proceed aspect is showing. That is why emergency vehicles shut off the siren at red lights. But an emergency vehicle can go into the opposite lane to get around the red light but only if it is safe to do so.

Only if it is safe to proceed!!

Firstly most, if not all western countries, have driver training for emergency service drivers. An advanced driver training course. In UK, and I would imagine other countries, on approaching red traffic lights, you slow down and approach with caution and proceed if safe to do so. If approaching the road is blocked and unable to proceed then turn off the siren and wait until able to proceed. You do not approach at foot down speed and hope all other traffic stops as seems to be the case here!! Driver training is desperately needed in Thailand!! We can but dream.

Just out of interest, where did you find this information?

The majority of those mirrors are an absolute waste of time as the are fitted too close to each other. Totally ineffective! And the extra lights are rarely wired up to work! Just looks good???

Do not leave it at exactly 800k as bank fees could drop it below at the wrong time!!

You only need to over run by one day and it is highly unlikely any police would take action. Especially if you carry the Qcode with you showing you have a date booked for renewal. It is very common practice so you can get 6 years instead of 5.

It does not matter that it is going to run out. It is better to go after the expiry date as when you get the new one it will be valid for 6 years instead of 5 years. This will give you the chance of doing it as I said and then you are definitely booked a slot.

You use the DLTR online booking system. You have to now watch this video and the questions asked can be in English even though the speaker talks in Thai. (Don't ask.) You are able to select that option. Take the screenshot of the QR code when you have passed this test. Take this to the DLT with your medical certificate and then at the appointed time you go and do the reaction test with the traffic lights and the depth perception test. All good and you will receive your new licence. This is what happened with me at DLT Bang Saphan.

This is just so wrong. So many animal welfare groups have condemned this practice of riding in a howdah!! Many elephant sanctuaries have stopped doing this as it is, quite simply, not healthy for the elephant as their backs/spine are not designed for carrying weight! And before the comments come in, I am well aware of what happened in the past but they did not know any different. The RTP should be ashamed of this publicity stunt and stop it NOW!!

I have recently had my Mother pass away and my sister and I are going through the probate process. This is all being handled by the family solicitors who are also executors of the will. There are very few loopholes to get around this and now there is talk of lowering the rate of tax from 40% starting next year!! Here is a link to give you a guide of the IHT rules. https://www.gov.uk/inheritance-tax

I beg to differ. Booked the other week for BKK-LGW-BKK Business Class and the price had actually dropped by 17k THB over last year. Even last year they were middle of the road on prices when compared to other airlines. Service is still excellent as well.

Does not make any difference using a VPN. I use one connected to UK and as soon as you enter departure from BKK then you will automatically be taken to an airline Thai Office and pay in baht. I know this from experience from booking with Emirates now and BA in the past.