Nor is a 15,000 Baht fine. Most Thais just do not pay traffic fines. On the spot vehicle confiscation, with the vehicle owner paying the tow charges on top, would be somewhat better. No fine paid by a certain time then the vehicle should be crushed.
Talk about discrimination.
Traffic violations
Fine
Driving without a license
200฿(official) / 500฿-1,000฿(tourist)