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This is not true - the amount of water thrown is less than a single days rain and only in a few restricted areas - just look at the roads during Songkhran to get an idea of how much is used. compared to that used by industry or tourism, hotels etc. on a single day it pales into insignificance.

Thailand is a major generator of plastic waste. In 2020, the country generated an estimated 2 million tonnes of plastic waste, ranking it 10th in the world. Of this amount, only about 500,000 tonnes was properly retrieved and recycled. The remaining 1.5 million tonnes was either mismanaged or disposed of in landfills.

Like they did with Pol Pot????

So as ever a banal comment from you - You' were OK with Pol Pot. then?

'bout time, eh?

Myanmar is looking more and more like Cambodia under Pol Pot. Thailand ignored that too...

to improve road safety you have to adopt the "Safe System" - and the 5 precepts. The "5 Es" of Implementation: To successfully implement the Safe System, the following five principles, often referred to as the "5 Es," must be implemented: Engineering: Focus on designing safe vehicles and roads. Education: Emphasize road safety education in schools, through testing, public information campaigns, and lifelong learning. Enforcement: Strengthen law enforcement through trained police, an effective court system, practical legislation, and penalties. Emergency: Ensure the presence of well-trained first responders and establish universal emergency response systems and hospital departments. Evaluation: Conduct examinations, measurements, and calibrations of crash scenes, and compile internationally recognized statistics.

This isn't lack of funds - someone is clearly syphoning off money.

The Title of this thread is “What can be done to make Thai roads safer?” The first thing we notice is your comments are cliched and have been rolled out before for over 30 years. The effect they have had on road safety statistics in Thailand is ZERO – therefore it is safe to conclude they have no effect. The problem with successive governments is reflected in the comments on this thread – a gross lack of knowledge of the sciences of road safety. Many countries have reduced their road safety records from figures similar to Thailand to single figures and are now looking at a zero option in road safety….what have they done? They have given up the idea of blaming “bad drivers” racial stereotypes and single issues. They realise that road safety is a public health problem and they need to take a holistic approach to at entire driving environment. All some posters are doing is regurgitating clichés and anecdotes (“I saw this and I saw that”) but they are not analysing why, they are just jumping to baseless conclusions and assumptions with no real evidence. History has shown us that this is patently NOT how to make Thai roads safer. It’s all been said before and to no effect. Nothing has changed for 3 decades. We need to realise this and take a scientific approach based on evidence and logic. We can actually see how other countries have successfully approached the problem (and the ones that haven’t) – then we can address the problem. Like many on this thread, the Thai authorities have fallen short of understanding the problem and in a “Dunning Kruger” fashion failed to realise their own inadequacies and instead stuck with their own erroneous prejudices and instincts that do nothing but prolong the status quo

you haven't even approached the question of WHY? - all you have done is suggested a facile prejudged point of view based on a total lack of appreciation of the topic which you support with anecdotal evidence that you don't seem to realise is of no value. THe plural of anecdote is not data. I'm sorry to say to don't appear to have done the intellectual groundwork to voice anything close to an intelligent appraisal of the situation. This is why very little progress has been made over the past 3 decades - you are part of the problem, not the solution.

Not even close! It is clear from this that you have no concept whatsoever how to do anything about road safety in Thailand. It is this profound lack of understanding and thought with a blind reliance of prejudice and assumption that contribute to the lack of change in Thailand's roads

I HAVE read the road traffic act and most of the amendments. I also have the ability to think critically, and have a huge experience of road safety. I can tell when someone hasn't made sense of what they've read - you apparently can't. all you have done is make claims that all Thai people are ignorant. You are implying that because you have read the Thai Highway laws dated 1979, you have drawn to conclusion that Thai people are ignorant and this is why road safety is so bad in Thailand. It would be hard to find a more facile argument about road safety. Road safety is a science and is dependant on so much more than one persons false dichotomy. all you are doing is pandering to an innate racist sense of self-superiority

False premise. Qed someone who thinks people inThailand should drive as they do "at home"

It doesn't pretend to be - it is Westerners who assume this just because they've seen a ladyboy. Westerners have a never-ending ability not to know what they are looking at.

Under cover or Covid, dengue has been forgotten by many. At least one can adopt habits that will minimise your chances of getting Dengue. Although Corona is now mostly mild or even symptomless, you can't vaccinate against dengue - or at least the vaccines are not readily available. Like Covid Dengue can be mild or even symptomless but it can also kill. The most effective prophylactic is don't get bitten “BANGKOK - Thailand recorded 18,173 dengue cases from January to May this year, up 4.2 times on the same period last year and the highest caseload for three years, government spokesman Traisuree Taisaranakul said on Monday. An average of 900 infections per week had resulted in 15 deaths in the January-May period, she said. Bangkok had the highest number of cases, followed by Trat, Nan, Chanthaburi, Rayong and Mae Hong Son. The worst affected age group was children aged five to 14, followed by the 15-24 group.” https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thailand-issues-dengue-warning-as-cases-soar-to-3-year-high-with-children-the-worst-affected-group

There are sites doing this with every country in the world....UK TV has crash after crash on regular programmes. What you are seeing is a media echo chamber. An environment where you only encounter information and opinions that concur with or reinforce your own. Echo chambers create misinformation and distort perspective.The result is you can't see the whole picture and are unable to discuss a relatively complicated topics. They pander to confirmation bias; the tendency to favour only information that reinforces your existing beliefs.

Brits have the majority - as they set up each other - there is a tradtion of scuba and gym people in UK that leads one to the other. And then English language speakers - e.g .Oz,S.A etc follow closely on. Many are young backpackers or army and they often move on quite quickly a year or so because they can't get another tourist visa.

like I'm going to be sealioned by you on this thread???? Why do you ask? Are you one of them? All you need is the immigration number and they will check it out. Unfortunately a lot of the officials checking it out are the ones complicit in the first place - it needs a "new broom sweeps clean" person in Surat or outside t sort it.

Bout time they rounded up all the Brits on Samui and other islands who are working in dive schools gyms etc with dodgy visas or work permits or ones they bought from the police.

Most countries water systems lose around 20 to 30% of a nation's supply. In Thailand, according to the Water Integrity Network, an estimated 25% of its water in the distribution system is lost (a very conservative estimate??) So, for every 100 litres of water that is pumped into the system, only 75 litres reach the end user. ...and that's pretty undrinkable too. This is due to a number of factors, leaking pipes, illegal tapping etc. This loss is a major problem for Thailand, as it leads to water scarcity pollution. Here are some of the reasons why ...... Leaks are the most common cause of water loss in Thailand. They account for an estimated 15% of water loss in the country. Pipes are often damaged by ground movement, tree roots, and other factors. Lack of detection and maintenance follows. Illegal tapping is another major cause of water loss in Thailand. People connect to the water supply without permission. Homeowners, businesses, or even government agencies. I=do this, and it deprives legitimate users of water. Metering inaccuracies also contribute to water loss. Meters that are not properly calibrated or maintained, this leads to people being overcharged for water, or to water being wasted. Unfortunately most of the governments responses are archaic and ineffective, simply resorting to dams etc. which help little and cause great ecological damage

It looks like your posts are like your drinking - you're unaware and you can't stop

Sadly you aren't understanding my point - you just come up with cliched responses - I"ll add "you think drink is evil" to my list

What an absurd thing to ask - I don't drink. You are so defensive and so much in denial, I'd seriously consider reviewing your relationship with alcohol....it clearly makes you very aggressive.

As said it's a matter of realisation and admitting to yourself that comes first. Over the years, I’ve compiled a list of tropes and clichés that drinkers will find familiar. - The types of excuses alcoholics or drinkers use to justify drinking is many and varied, it’s not possible to list all of them. But some will recognise these in themselves….. “I can take it or leave it and I don’t have cravings.” “I don’t drink every day.” “I go to work.” "I don't care" “I don’t drink spirits.” “it feels good”. “I’m a “functioning” alcoholic”. Because they are sad. Because they are happy. Reward: "I had a tough day, and I deserve a drink to unwind." “for courage” It is “fun”. feel “better”. Because they don’t care – “I drink, I fall over .. No problem” They think it will be different the next time. "I don’t drink in the morning.” “All my friends do it.” “Alcohol helps me relax” “I can’t sleep without it.” Socializing: "I need to drink to fit in or feel comfortable in social situations." Celebration: "I'm celebrating a special occasion, so it's okay to drink excessively." Peer pressure: "Everyone else is drinking, so I don't want to feel left out." Tradition: "It's a cultural or family tradition to drink, and I don't want to break it." Self-medication: "Alcohol helps me deal with my emotional pain or mental health issues." “It helps with my pain.” Work: "A little alcohol helps me be more creative or productive." Escape: "Drinking allows me to escape from my problems or reality temporarily." Not drinking is “boring” “addiction” or “alcoholic”? – instinctively most drinker deny they are addicts or alcoholics they do this by defining alcoholism or addiction in a way that excludes themselves.

Drinkers are a pretty predictable group as are most people dependant of drugs. One needs to understand that addiction or dependency on alcohol is a very complex issue, and quitting can be challenging for some individuals. So confronting it is often beyond the ken of many drinkers whilst others remain in denial as they fear facing or miscalculate the consequences of a life without the drug. "I can give up whenever I want" is a common phrase used by drinkers – but of course, they never do. It’s merely a form of self-assurance or a way to downplay their dependency on alcohol. The reasons for this piece of self-deception can include Denial, by stating that they can quit whenever they want, they may be trying to convince themselves or others that they have control over their drinking habits. Justification. It’s used as an attempt to justify current drinking behaviour. By asserting control, they feel justified in continuing to drink because they have convinced themselves and they think others, that they can stop at any time. Then there is social pressure. In many social circles or peer groups, excessive alcohol consumption is normalized or even encouraged. By claiming they can quit whenever they want, drinkers try to deflect concerns or judgments from others about their drinking habits, often by trying to claim the others drink too….they often don’t realise they are the only one intoxicated I the room. Other drinkers use this statement to downplay the negative consequences of their drinking. By asserting that they could quit easily, they feel that they have avoided facing the reality of the harm alcohol may be causing to their health, relationships, or other aspects of their life.