kensisaket Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 That's one way to minimize head on collisions in the main roadway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Those thick trees they got now also make a good barrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 The roads aren't the issue; the number of morons on them are. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 28 minutes ago, Easy Come Easy Go said: I am living this new sense of action that is being put forward on road safety, but lets see if any of it materialises. I don't think the powers that be like the title of 'Deadliest Roads 2018' 'I don't think the powers that be like the title of 'Deadliest Roads 2018''. But they're disinclined to do much about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 6 hours ago, PatOngo said: Having driven around most of Thailand, I find the condition of the roads not to be the problem but the mentality of road users that is the issue. Until they change the mindset of drivers, there will be no change, and that is an almost impossible challenge. Road barriers may help curtail head on accidents but it will also give something else to run into! '... itwill also give something else to runinto!' More likely to take a run at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fex Bluse Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Such fascinating people! NEARLY ALL their issues with traffic and road deaths have been solved already in other countries across the globe. But the Thais are a STILL convinced their problems are uniquely Thai! As usual, they refuse to learn comprehensively from outside the Thailand frog pond. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fex Bluse Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 59 minutes ago, Refugee said: I would also recommend boom barriers along with every traffic light. Similar to a proper railroad crossing. I would also recommend boom boom. One of the few functioning things in Thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod711 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 I'm completely against this idea, with barriers in place Thai drivers wouldn't be able to make U turns anywhere they want. That is a contradiction of the Thai edict that every Thai must follow his own path. Try to imagine the agony of a nation that can't make U turns on busy freeways and blind curves. Is nothing sacred? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike324 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Anyone notice how much gardening happens on central reserves in thailand? only if they can just put concrete barriers, it would be safer and save so much more money. Not only that, the roads would be a bit wider too, and there won't be weekly traffic slow downs due to gardening on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko kok prong Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 As Darkside dog said most don,t have a clue about road rules,are impatient and prone to insane manouvers,and many see a licence as an option,barriers like this won't stop a truck or bus,more mulling,which they seem to be good at that's all this is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinBangkok Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, happy chappie said: He's the guy that shoots people,rapes,steals,can't swim,is unusually rich,can't fix anything but charges you full cost,drunk and never worked a day in his life and apparently a bit of a liar.oh and travels all over the country causing chaos.his father is somchai senior and he has 7 children all named somchai junior but don't know where any of them are but mama somchai loves her dear little innocent boy. This is LOS Land of Somchais God help us Edited November 7, 2018 by MartinBangkok Addition 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterphuket Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Of course the roads here in Thailand needs barriers for sure, but above all no u-turns anymore, and last but not least, people who are following the rules, like many people in western countries. Especially U-turns with the density of the traffic, nowadays are killing-turns. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoker58 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Typical Thai suggestion. Spend lots of money on hugely overpriced barriers, lots of money sloshing around, lots of happy officials. I remember Jeremy Clarkson once suggesting that the best way to improve driving standards would be to outlaw seat belts, airbags and anti lock brakes, and to make it a legal requirement for every steering wheel to have a 12” steel spike in the middle of it. I think that would work wonders. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndreamer Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 The roads are bad for the drivers that are on them. Road visibility is the biggest issue, just adding a few reflectors on the road and sides of the road goes a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcpattaya Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Horizontal barriers would be more effective 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfLight Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 (edited) Thai roads don't need central barriers which will be installed incompetently and therefore not do what they're supposed to do. Thai roads need better drivers. With proper licenses gained after proper training. Save the money, apply existing laws and reform the corrupt and incompetent police so you can. Result: Thailand is no longer #1 for road deaths. But the government doesn't have the brain power, all they understand is guns and stealing - they're Thais. Edited November 7, 2018 by HalfLight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 only about 50 years behind the same thinking in the rest of the world !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moti24 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Thai roads need central barriers to minimise impact of accidents: experts I assume these "experts" are Thai experts; the same experts that masterminded Thailand getting to the top of the world road deaths network! Yes! I thought so! ****in pathetic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsovereign Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 One opinion I heard which seems very feasible is that most thai drivers learn on scooters when they are young, they then advance to cars and drive them in the same fashion as a scooter, constantly looking for the quickest option and a me first attitude. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALSinCM Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 (edited) A 'central barrier' like pictured by the OP will cause a few tens of thousand more injures and multiple thousand deaths as the average aggressive Thai will not give way and would prefer to split their vehicle in two and kill everyone aboard rather than yield and millimeter to allow another car to merge safely. Now this measure would help, but TIT. I've come to the conclusion that Thai leaders actually want to cull their citizens through horrendous accidents. The big-wigs don't drive themselves and are transported in multi-vehicle caravans with cops blocking the roads 5 kilometers in advance of a VIP motorcade - so why would they care? Edited November 7, 2018 by CALSinCM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 One item of a long list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 But what about my U-turns. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Law and order is needed, along with a real police force, willing to enforce the law. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BimBoon Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 No they need to teach people the proper way to drive to reach international driving standards with the emphasis on right of way, politeness and tolerance...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 7 hours ago, PatOngo said: Road barriers may help curtail head on accidents but it will also give something else to run into! And something to bounce off of and hit the cars following behind. Brilliant suggestion, hmm? ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suetape Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Seems like only yesterday they said Thailand Needed Paved Roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordblackader Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 2 hours ago, kwilco said: Sadly this reflects the extreme ignorance that exists about road safety - Thai roads are DREADFUL - poor construction design and maintenance lead to high speeds and remember it is also what happens AFTER the collision that is so important - there are no safety features on Thai roads to speak of "poor construction design and maintenance lead to high speeds' - I want the drugs you're on, the only thing that leads to high speeds in maniac Thai's with their feet on the accelerator. "there are no safety features on Thai roads to speak of" ROFL - this country has hundreds if not thousands of kilometers of dual carriageways with divided traffic. But hey - if you want to apologize for the way Thai's drive and want to blame the roads and not the people on them, good for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 7 hours ago, theoldgit said: Troll post removed If there's no post they cant attach the barrier???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 7 hours ago, colinneil said: Barriers would help, but the way forward is teach the crazy buggers to drive properly is the first step. How many drivers here know the rules of the road? Answer very few, how many drivers follow the rules of the road? Answer........ NONE. Common sense is more important than following rules Colin, especially in Thailand where most of the population sadly lack this, from the rice farmers to the highest politicians, and not only where road safety is concerned. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 6 hours ago, onera1961 said: Who is Somchai? I read a lot about this Somchai guy (or gal). Poor fella is involved in all aspect of thai life ???? What's the Thai word for "Jimmy"? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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