Vacuum Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Radar501 said: I can assure you that for the vast majority, they were not selfish drivers, but more so got themselves into a mad panic with all those flashing lights and blaring sirens suddenly approaching from behind. As in not having control of what's going on around you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nong Khai Man Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 16 minutes ago, lespaulTV said: why most fine are 500baht? they can't count after that amount? Does it even cover the "administration cost"? No,But it'll buy a few bottles of Lao Khao !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 39 minutes ago, brokenbone said: guess that part isnt taken up in thai driving license test 35 minutes ago, brokenbone said: no, its your education that tells you to pull over If anyone needs education about this matter, he/she shouldn't get a permit to roam the streets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Ah yes, one of "those" drivers. Often in a newish, ultra-compact economy car, little girl stuffed animals in the back window. Right lane on the main highway, 80 kph on the button, nobody in front, touches the brakes repeatedly, randomly, for no apparent reason. Extreme concentration bordering on sheer terror. OMG, who put that cute kitten in the road! OMG! "My Gik bought me this car cuz I'm beautiful, see?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 2 hours ago, toenail said: “She didn’t know what to do”- common instinct tells one to pull over to a different lane. I wonder if this question is on the Thai driver exam???? (I doubt it) Recently sat through a video for my Thai 5 year driving license renewal. There was a section about moving out of the way for emergency vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 1 minute ago, edwinchester said: Recently sat through a video for my Thai 5 year driving license renewal. There was a section about moving out of the way for emergency vehicles. and I bet that most of the Thais in the room ,especially the younger ones, had their heads stuck in their mobiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 13 minutes ago, Pilotman said: and I bet that most of the Thais in the room ,especially the younger ones, had their heads stuck in their mobiles. Thankfully not but the video was stopped half way through and everyone allowed out when the instructor noticed how bored everyone was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar501 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 18 minutes ago, Vacuum said: As in not having control of what's going on around you? Correct, and the video clip displayed some very ordinary driving craft. But that doesn't necessarily mean selfishness or malice. on the driver's part. Maybe It would be better for the general motoring public if she catches the bus instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 2 hours ago, CGW said: Great idea ???? that should free up some space on the roads if "they" (the same folks who cannot enforce any other law) start taking licences from anyone that doesn't know their highway code ???? You they have a licencing and training system :)?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyL Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Blame the system here. It is a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 1 minute ago, BobbyL said: Blame the system here. It is a joke. No not the system, lack of integrity and common sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyL Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Just now, RJRS1301 said: No not the system, lack of integrity and common sense Which the majority of Thais lack. The whole system here is at fault. It breeds people like her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Her excuse is a silly one so is the punishment however any particular reason why ambulance did not over take her when in video road looks pretty empty and left lane had no traffic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 26 minutes ago, BobbyL said: Which the majority of Thais lack. The whole system here is at fault. It breeds people like her. "Fault" Depends how you look at it? works at keeping people in their place - don't want them thinking too much! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Meanwhile in Germoney: 240 Euro (8,606 Thb) penalty, one month driving ban and two points in the traffic offender list (8 points= loss of driving license), if you do not immediately give a police or ambulance car with blue light and siren horn free rein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik Andersen Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 3 hours ago, webfact said: The cops listened to Nam Oi's excuse and fined her 500 baht after she turned herself in. Totally stupidity to only give 500 b fine she clearly don't learn to drive but have a licence Fine should be start take lessons before she could drive again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebean001 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 in some countries this woman goes to jail. also, she is lying. every driver, idiot or not, knows to move over. every single one. if she is not lying, then take her license away from her. she is a complete danger on the road for 100s of other reasons...like a stop light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronrat Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Over 40 years ago In Australia a mate was in St Johns ambulance and was tasked to take an ambulance toa country town for a speedway meeting on a long weekend. We got about 15kms from home and there was a huge traffic jam about a km from our turn off. So my idiot mate puts the lights and sirens on and when we get to out turn off after everyone gave us space a copper pulled him over and offerred to give us a police escort to a hospital with a patient. My mate had to explain he had no patient and was just in a hurry to get home . He was booked, made to go back in the queue and was fined 500 dollars (he only got 200 a week pay) and got demerit points and had to resit the lights and sirens course. St Johns barred him from driving duties for 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 19 minutes ago, ronrat said: Over 40 years ago In Australia a mate was in St Johns ambulance and was tasked to take an ambulance toa country town for a speedway meeting on a long weekend. We got about 15kms from home and there was a huge traffic jam about a km from our turn off. So my idiot mate puts the lights and sirens on and when we get to out turn off after everyone gave us space a copper pulled him over and offerred to give us a police escort to a hospital with a patient. My mate had to explain he had no patient and was just in a hurry to get home . He was booked, made to go back in the queue and was fined 500 dollars (he only got 200 a week pay) and got demerit points and had to resit the lights and sirens course. St Johns barred him from driving duties for 6 months. Ah, St John - the patron saint of honest drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marquis22 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 4 hours ago, Just1Voice said: Her statement pretty much sums up the majority of Thai drivers. Yep, So let's add that bit of knowledge of what to do during the test for everyone from now when going for their license.....???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccastime Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 500 baht fine should be 5,000 and take her licence for a few months oh if she had one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When you know Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Pathetic but predictable: invoking the good ol' time-tested pu$$y pass, "I didn't know what to do! Bwahwahwah!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun Paul Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I always check and move for Ambulances BUT never those cars escorting so-called VIPs they can bloody well wait . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 5 hours ago, Mavideol said: one has to wonder what they teach them at the driving school (if they do go to one555) They don't teach this that is for sure! no critical thinking just drive around in circle training like a monkey, all they had to do was put in in their learning booklet and make it a simple question on the written test. Question: If an emergency vehicle needed to get by what must one do? A. don't let them pass B. Keep drinking, talking, texting C. do what is necessary safely and let them go by D. This is Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 For future reference " Nam Oi ", all you need to do is move over to the Left slightly in order that the Ambulance has room to pass you at speed if required. Or better still, stop driving and take a cab. Jesus H Christ ! these people are allowed to drive a 4 wheel death dealing machine ! Only in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Cake Monster said: For future reference " Nam Oi ", all you need to do is move over to the Left slightly in order that the Ambulance has room to pass you at speed if required. Or better still, stop driving and take a cab. Jesus H Christ ! these people are allowed to drive a 4 wheel death dealing machine ! Only in Thailand. For future reference " Nam Oi ", all you need to do is move over to the Left slightly or better, stay home, don't drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash999 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 It’s good to see these morons being called out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Didn't know what to do........well it's one of the questions on the driving test so I guess she got that one wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaos Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Thainess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 "I didn't know what to do, so I blocked it. I know how to do that." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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