webfact Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Songkran: Thai authorities target 10% accident reduction on specific roads - 5% overall Picture: Daily News The chief of the communications ministry has said that the Thai authorities are targeting a 10% reduction in accidents on a selected batch of particularly dangerous Thai roads - 111 in all. They want to see a 5% reduction overall in the number of accidents. If this is achieved in terms of the expected death toll it would mean somewhere around 25 - 30 less corpses this year, Thaivisa notes. Minister Arkhom Termphaisit was all smiles yesterday at the prospect. He appeared with several beautiful Thai promotional ladies in a press event at the Department of Rural Roads. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-04-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirasan Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Yep, police were hard at work this morning, trying to fill their quota of 60 tickets before they put their feet up for the rest of the holiday. How do I know this? The village head announced it over the loudspeaker this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, webfact said: Minister Arkhom Termphaisit was all smiles yesterday at the prospect. Looking at the picture, me thinks this isn't the reason he's smiling. 6 minutes ago, webfact said: The chief of the communications ministry has said that the Thai authorities are targeting a 10% reduction in accidents on a selected batch of particularly dangerous Thai roads - 111 in all. That's nice. Saying it won't make a shred of difference, but it's nice all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nong Khai Man Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Songkran: Thai authorities target 10% accident reduction on specific roads - 5% overall..... Know anymore Funnies 555 !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimSaints Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Thanks for the laugh - hot air as per usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 It was around 60 deaths a day last month, and it'll be around 60 a day over the holiday. This is Thailand, that's how it is, and there's nothing you can do about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findlay13 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 25 minutes ago, Mosha said: It was around 60 deaths a day last month, and it'll be around 60 a day over the holiday. This is Thailand, that's how it is, and there's nothing you can do about it. ???? Unless rubbery figures for Songkran ? .???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 "He appeared with several beautiful Thai promotional ladies in a press event at the Department of Rural Roads. " I thought he wanted us to take him seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Once again a pr scam the numbers will not change either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 1 hour ago, webfact said: Thai authorities are targeting a 10% reduction in accidents on a selected batch of particularly dangerous Thai roads Thought that was the whole road network 'ere .. 1 hour ago, webfact said: Minister Arkhom Termphaisit was all smiles yesterday at the prospect. He appeared with several beautiful Thai promotional ladies in a press event at the Department of Rural Roads But will there not be more crashes with drivers gawping at the pretty girls .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 1 hour ago, webfact said: He appeared with several beautiful Thai promotional ladies in a press event at the Department of Rural Roads. Wonder what the PM has to say about the well-above-knee- skirts they're using? Ahan thaa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggers Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 What a pathetic effort !! Last year there were 418 road deaths & 3900 injuries, bear in mind, the number of deaths is only those at crash site, not later deaths as a result of the crashes. All this self serving Gov't & RTP can come up w/ is a 5 - 10% reduction on those figures!! PM Prayut, Police Minister Prawit, rest of Gov't & RTP should be totally ashamed w/ their lack of commitment to Thai people on reduction of disgusting & totally unacceptable Road Tolls in this Country!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMNightRider Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 You can't blame these people for having lofty goals ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 2 hours ago, webfact said: Minister Arkhom Termphaisit was all smiles yesterday at the prospect. I just wonder why he thinks this year will be different from other years? Too many people will still die on the roads,reason to smile? I have seen a few things already this year in preparation of the carnage,it did not look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Maybe the lack of tourists, not just from overseas but Thais staying at home this year will make this possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nong38 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Forget the unspecific roads they wont count, unless there is a contest or hub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 The gal to the right of the male is very cute???? Whoah !!!! get back on track pal !!!!! ... this story is about Songkran lol ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Photos-a go-go.......Normal stuff.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallen52 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 It's the old riddle. What goes up but doesn't come down? The thai road fatality numbers. Law of average says that, if the number in the back of a pick up truck is 12 during Songkran, instead of the normal 6. The road kill is going to be higher during this period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moti24 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 5 hours ago, webfact said: The chief of the communications ministry has said that the Thai authorities are targeting a 10% reduction in accidents on a selected batch of particularly dangerous Thai roads - 111 in all. They want to see a 5% reduction overall in the number of accidents. Same rubbish spouted-out every year! The target should be 100% reduction all round! Have the Thai authorities got any interest in the funeral business? Just asking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chongalulu Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Once you read the 3 words 'Thai authorities target' there is nothing meaningful to be gleaned from reading further . What you will never read is 'Thai authorities analyse,review and amend targets based on results of....." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 3 hours ago, bristolgeoff said: Once again a pr scam the numbers will not change either I don't agree, they will probably go up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irwinfc Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 without doing anything new? they will fail miserably! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 5 hours ago, rkidlad said: That's nice. Saying it won't make a shred of difference, but it's nice all the same. They've shown their concern. That's all that matters. They don't actually have to do anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatPH Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Good intentions. Fails every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Trying to kill ~3 less people this Songkran.....road safety....they're really going all out this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Tune in same time next year for more annual Bullshit ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 This afternoon from Pattaya Tai to Nua, there were 3 accidents. Not sure if this guy on a M/B survived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worrab Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 25 to 30 less corpses this year...………...really going for it!!! Have they notified the Police about this so they can take pro active action to achieve this?? Like get out there and patrol the roads instead of playing on the iPhone in the shade!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Bugger, I very nearly fell off my bar stool when I read that, fortunately it had arms on it to prevent myself from falling over and suffering life threatening injuries, unlike the millions of idiots about to take to the roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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