VocalNeal Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Why even bother to do anything. It is not 'our" country we are visitors here. Most if not all don't pay taxes so have no say. Thailand is different. Vive la difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 walk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lingba Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 This country isn't ready to approach the question in the title of this article with any seriousness..they think its a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon4637435435 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 One child policy will work and in time the idiots that cant drive will be no more and their lack of commonsense off spring will never be and so on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryasimight Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 (edited) On 21/12/2017 at 10:29 AM, Happyman58 said: How about this for a radical idea Now its just an idea ok Sack 40,000 cops Go to America, England, Germany and Australia and hire 10,000 cops from each country Bring them over here and let them patrol the roads for 1 years Be interesting to see what happens I know one thing there wont be to many Thai smiles around fro a while and maybe not so many drivers around either lol And a lot of dead cops I would think. Edited December 22, 2017 by tryasimight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman58 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 14 minutes ago, tryasimight said: And a lot of dead cops I would think. no dont think so the cops in those countries are trained to shoot not like these cowboys they are given a gun and told work it out yourselves boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman58 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 15 hours ago, Lingba said: This country isn't ready to approach the question in the title of this article with any seriousness..they think its a joke You are so right Its just a bloody big joke to die The drivers think that and the cops do also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4291797 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Sadly life is very very cheap here!No one seems to want to get serious re this issue!!!Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 On 12/21/2017 at 6:29 AM, Happyman58 said: How about this for a radical idea Now its just an idea ok Sack 40,000 cops Go to America, England, Germany and Australia and hire 10,000 cops from each country Bring them over here and let them patrol the roads for 1 years Be interesting to see what happens I know one thing there wont be to many Thai smiles around fro a while and maybe not so many drivers around either lol x 40,000. Perhaps your solution is for them to just execute traffic law violators on the spot, as they won't be able to converse with them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 2 hours ago, d4291797 said: Sadly life is very very cheap here! No one seems to want to get serious re this issue!!! Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Frankly I've never seen such a load of old cobblers on TVF as the tosh that gets trotted out on every road toll thread on TVF. The problem is a THAI one and the THAIS will solve it, or not, as THEY decide, not a bunch of farangs that think LOS should be like whatever over regulated hole they come from. I mean to say, if "back home" is so much better than LOS, why are they living in LOS in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 20 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said: Frankly I've never seen such a load of old cobblers on TVF as the tosh that gets trotted out on every road toll thread on TVF. The problem is a THAI one and the THAIS will solve it, or not, as THEY decide, not a bunch of farangs that think LOS should be like whatever over regulated hole they come from. I mean to say, if "back home" is so much better than LOS, why are they living in LOS in the first place? Legislate and litigate until its just like home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4291797 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 The issue here is how does one reduce the tragic road toll in Thailand.Only by education ,combined with firm deterrent.Unfortunately a large percentage of the community are very poor. Relying on transportation in the back of utes, which as we know is so dangerous.Seems almost a culture thing that scooter riders just pull out onto a main road without thinking of looking right!So until there is a united consensus re change, sadly little will in fact change.Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHTel Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said: Frankly I've never seen such a load of old cobblers on TVF as the tosh that gets trotted out on every road toll thread on TVF. The problem is a THAI one and the THAIS will solve it, or not, as THEY decide, not a bunch of farangs that think LOS should be like whatever over regulated hole they come from. I mean to say, if "back home" is so much better than LOS, why are they living in LOS in the first place? I love Thailand but as we also drive on these roads, it's valid to comment/criticise the driving when our lives are also at stake. It's not just a Thai problem when we (expats) are also putting our lives on the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie2009 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Many years ago Spain, Greece etc had a high amount of accidents the majority were scooters/motor bikes likewise in Thailand I believe ? both countries economies improved wages grew which enableb people to buy cars therefore reducing the amount of scooters/motor bikes on the road therefore reducing the amount of fatalities. Unfortunately the salaries here are not going to increase that much to enable people to purchase 4 wheels. i have driven long term in Malta and Italy believe me the standard of driving is similar to that in Thailand albeit they didn’t have the problem of DUI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHTel Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 The problem with that, the roads here can't handle the four wheeled traffic it has now so any increase is going to be detrimental although I take your point that reducing the number of bikes on the road will reduce the fatalities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 3 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said: Frankly I've never seen such a load of old cobblers on TVF as the tosh that gets trotted out on every road toll thread on TVF. The problem is a THAI one and the THAIS will solve it, or not, as THEY decide, not a bunch of farangs that think LOS should be like whatever over regulated hole they come from. I mean to say, if "back home" is so much better than LOS, why are they living in LOS in the first place? Of course you are right, how can we comment without correct faith out on the roads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 On 12/20/2017 at 3:25 PM, webfact said: How can Thailand curb its appalling road fatality rate? Impossible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 The government & the Police are very well aware I am sure. Over many years the police have failed to do their job (unless there is money in it for them) & are now just a laughing stock Take Ratchaprasong debacle where the police stood there & watched while tents got erected in the middle of a main road. Had they stopped that then (Their boss said walk away) many lives would have been saved. eg: Travelling south on wireless road going through Rama 4 any car that used to cut back in from the turn right lanes was stopped & warned at least Now for the 2 years it is a debacle where they watch on their screens in their aircon & do nothing It is exactly the same on the roads , maybe now it is too late as respect for them has gone. Bring over 100 cops from OZ & let them loose. They will make a fortune for the Government as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman58 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 5 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said: Frankly I've never seen such a load of old cobblers on TVF as the tosh that gets trotted out on every road toll thread on TVF. The problem is a THAI one and the THAIS will solve it, or not, as THEY decide, not a bunch of farangs that think LOS should be like whatever over regulated hole they come from. I mean to say, if "back home" is so much better than LOS, why are they living in LOS in the first place? That is right Let the Thais solve it Its so much fun dying and remember they are No 1 in the world at dying on the roads Yeah let them solve it Maybe you can give them some input into how to solve it ok Go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 "How can Thailand curb its appalling road fatality rate?"; easy ; change their culture; make them smart, caring, careful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Ummm nobody is home. Police refuse to work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Oh.. just let them Darwin it... education does no work, enforcement hahahaha...BAN the Vehicle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojero Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Legislate and litigate until its just like homeJust a little law enforcement by a properly funded, trained and managed police force will do wonders. And no wai-to-get-off-scott-free allowed. Sent from my [device_name] using http://Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 On 12/22/2017 at 4:20 PM, Happyman58 said: That is right Let the Thais solve it Its so much fun dying and remember they are No 1 in the world at dying on the roads Yeah let them solve it Maybe you can give them some input into how to solve it ok Go for it I think I already said it can't be solved without fundamentally changing Thailand to something I, and perhaps others, would not like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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