A new form of medical certificates to be introduced March 1 for driving license applications

[wgdanson]

13 hours ago, webfact said:

leprosy

Lack of a few limbs certainly impedes driving ability.

[Jonmarleesco]

15 hours ago, webfact said:

applicants for a driving license will be required to produce a new form of medical certificate from qualified doctor certifying that he/she is free from five diseases namely elephantiasis, tuberculosis, alcoholism, leprosy and drugs addiction.

I should have thought that at least two of them would be obvious to all but a blind man. And I doubt too many drunk drivers are disease-ridden; simply p__sed.

[Jonmarleesco]

2 hours ago, wgdanson said:

Lack of a few limbs certainly impedes driving ability.

As does lack of a few brain cells.

[George FmplesdaCosteedback]

Yet another brilliant brain wave from the super intelligent Thai authority leaders.

 

[Happyman58]

15 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

A very big +

More like 25000 increasing.

3500 would be a good number.

3500 is the number killed every 7 weeks They would be happy with 3500 a year. Be lots of medals given out and backslapping then  Oh and not forget the reward for a job well done

[stanleycoin]

23 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

A very big +

More like 25000 increasing.

3500 would be a good number.

oops , yes my bad. 

 

[RickFarang]

Unbelievable! People with elephantiasis, tuberculosis, and leprosy will no longer be permitted to obtain driving licenses?  That would impose additional difficulties for those afflicted in return for any benefit to society?

[stud858]

Please put road lane lines on the road with vibration knobs on certain parts to avoid veering.

If I was mayor that would be my step 1. Now, who votes for stud858?

[evadgib]

Happy for this to be moved if there's a better place for it....

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/department-of-land-transport-in-partnership-with-british-embassy-bangkok-improving-driving-licence-procedures-for-foreign-nationals

[observer90210]

A new form of "tea money" is on it's way. Open your wallets please, the special offer will last for a bit of time !

[YetAnother]

On 2/15/2018 at 5:15 AM, webfact said:

lcoholism, leprosy and drugs addiction.

 

On top of that, Land Transport Department director-general Sanit Promwong said applicants for a driving license must fill in his/her medical record, record of accidents and surgeries and treatment in hospitals.

the height of idiocy; how does one prove they, or their paid stooge doctor, prove they are not alcoholic or druggy;

it is like proving i am not an astronaut;

proving the negative;

place is run by 10-year-olds

[Happyman58]

12 hours ago, YetAnother said:

the height of idiocy; how does one prove they, or their paid stooge doctor, prove they are not alcoholic or druggy;

it is like proving i am not an astronaut;

proving the negative;

place is run by 10-year-olds

well 10 year olds ride motorbikes so why not run a country?

[Happyman58]

On 2/16/2018 at 4:44 PM, RickFarang said:

Unbelievable! People with elephantiasis, tuberculosis, and leprosy will no longer be permitted to obtain driving licenses?  That would impose additional difficulties for those afflicted in return for any benefit to society?

And what be Thai drivers biggest worry when going for Medical?Brain dead i suppose

[DrTuner]

How about an IQ test? Anything under 50 disqualified. I'm not sure where they'd find minivan drivers after that though. 

 

Wait...who needs a license anyway.

[lamyai3]

Elephantiasis and leprosy, because two of the main causes of accidents are swollen ankles getting stuck between the pedals, and fingerless drivers fumbling with the gear shift.

 

They do seem to have removed stage three syphilis from the list, which is required on other medical certificates here - not sure this is such a good idea as it often causes blindness, leading to some erratic driving. 

[bluesofa]

1 hour ago, lamyai3 said:

Elephantiasis and leprosy, because two of the main causes of accidents are swollen ankles getting stuck between the pedals, and fingerless drivers fumbling with the gear shift.

 

They do seem to have removed stage three syphilis from the list, which is required on other medical certificates here - not sure this is such a good idea as it often causes blindness, leading to some erratic driving. 

 

Whereas if the incident causing the syphilis, if contracted whilst driving, could be described as erotic driving.

I wonder what gear they were in at the time - bondage might have prevented full control of the car.

[Pattaya46]

Hi. This was supposed to start March 1st.

Any report of someone who got or renewed his DL

and who has been asked for this document ?