No-drunk-driving campaign launched to reduce New Year road accidents

[webfact]

No-drunk-driving campaign launched to reduce New Year road accidents

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Various agencies have launched a no-drunk-driving campaign during the New Year festival, to raise awareness of social responsibility among car drivers.

 

Deputy police chief Pol Gen Wirachai Songmetta, has spoken in support of the no-drunk-driving and social responsibility campaign during the upcoming New Year festival, and gave 10 points of advice to car drivers and bike riders in an effort to reduce the number of road accidents.

 

His recommendations are not to speed, not to drive in the wrong direction, not to violate traffic light control, use a safety belt, carry a driver’s license, don’t pass other vehicles in unlikely spots, don’t get drunk driving, wear a motorcycle crash helmet, drive a motorcycle in a safe manner and don’t use a mobile phone while driving.

 

Pol Gen Wirachai said the Royal Thai Police intend to raise awareness of road safety among all drivers, particularly during long holidays with many road travelers. During the seven-day danger period from December 27, 2019, to January 2, 2020, over 8.6 million vehicles are expected to travel in and out of Bangkok.

 

During the New Year 2019 period, a total of 3,791 road accidents were reported, killing 463 people and injuring 3,892 others, with drunk driving and speeding being the main causes.

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2019-12-16

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[Crossy]

Do you ever get that feeling of déja-vu?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you ever get that feeling of déja-vu?

[Don Mega]

hahahahaha, I bet the numbers are just as high as every other year.

[jollyhangmon]

9 minutes ago, Crossy said:

Do you ever get that feeling of déja-vu?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you ever get that feeling of déja-vu?

  

... 555, 4 sure, 4 sure ... but look at this years picture, it's just priceless ... ????

[ezzra]

Rightly so, why throw good money after bad when you know that it will fall on deaf ears, a stronger police presence on the roads equipped with breathalyzers and on the spot fines or confiscation of motor vehicles should and will bring better results than a useless campaign...

[bluesofa]

37 minutes ago, webfact said:

His recommendations are not to speed, not to drive in the wrong direction, not to violate traffic light control, use a safety belt, carry a driver’s license, don’t pass other vehicles in unlikely spots, don’t get drunk driving, wear a motorcycle crash helmet, drive a motorcycle in a safe manner and don’t use a mobile phone while driving.

So 'his recommendations are' not to break the law.

As we know there's no proactive policing in Thailand, only reactive - apart from publicity seeking opportunities like these and money-making two week clampdowns.

[faraday]

Well, good luck then Wirachai. I hope your campaign is a success - but I doubt it.

 

Btw, what is this word.... responsible? What does it mean?

 

 

[bluesofa]

3 minutes ago, ezzra said:

Rightly so, why throw good money after bad when you know that it will fall on deaf ears, a stronger police presence on the roads equipped with breathalyzers and on the spot fines or confiscation of motor vehicles should and will bring better results than a useless campaign...

Very true, but that relies on an impartial and honest police force, not the police farce force we have at present.

[RichardColeman]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

No-drunk-driving campaign launched to reduce New Year road accidents

I read that headline as them not bothering this year due to complete abject failure every year to uphold it

[bluesofa]

6 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

I read that headline as them not bothering this year due to complete abject failure every year to uphold it

That reminds me of the quote attributed to Einstein: "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result"

Are you suggesting the police are learning and perhaps aren't insane?

[ChrisY1]

1 hour ago, jollyhangmon said:

  

... 555, 4 sure, 4 sure ... but look at this years picture, it's just priceless ... ????

Yes.....but will it make the front page of Time?....

[Chazar]

if  they  offered  free  beer  for  all  theyd  get  so  drunk they couldnt drive?

[outsider]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

... has spoken in support of the no-drunk-driving and social responsibility campaign during the upcoming New Year festival, and gave 10 points of advice ...

 

His recommendations are not to speed, not to drive in the wrong direction, not to violate traffic light control, use a safety belt, carry a driver’s license, don’t pass other vehicles in unlikely spots, don’t get drunk driving, wear a motorcycle crash helmet, drive a motorcycle in a safe manner and don’t use a mobile phone while driving.

 

So it's ok to do all these at other times of the year. Business as usual then.

 

[irwinfc]

the general's 10-point advice can be best highlighted by actually catching violators. otherwise, it's just business as usual

[Crusader]

Year after year, after year, after year...and nothing changes (except the number of dead and injured).  Many hundreds of people are going to lose loved ones (albeit after doing something stupid) but then there are the innocent drivers, passengers and pedestrians that also suffer due to others' bad decision making.  Sad, but true.  Let's hope everyone we know has a safe and happy festive season.

[mike787]

Is that all it takes to fix the ridiculous mortality rate?

[Don Mega]

2 hours ago, ezzra said:

Rightly so, why throw good money after bad when you know that it will fall on deaf ears, a stronger police presence on the roads equipped with breathalyzers and on the spot fines or confiscation of motor vehicles should and will bring better results than a useless campaign...

the result of drunk driving is destroyed vehicles and families..... meet those caught over the limit half way and crush their vehicle.

[toenail]

Thais politicians love pageantry and PR photo opportunities. All talk but no action. Well the police be out in full force or hiding in their police kiosks? 

[sunnyboy2018]

Anti drink driving campaign.

[sunnyboy2018]

27 minutes ago, mike787 said:

Is that all it takes to fix the ridiculous mortality rate?

No. The mortality rate is linked to motorcycle use and poor quality rural roads.

[sammieuk1]

The campaign will run alongside the who the hell can afford to get drunk this new year ????

[prakhonchai nick]

Reccomendations!!!!!!!!!!!!! They should be INSTRUCTIONS, backed up with the full force of the law.

Initial confiscation of vehicles, followed up day a day in court with harsh penalties when warranted.

 

[mike787]

1 minute ago, sunnyboy2018 said:

No. The mortality rate is linked to motorcycle use and poor quality rural roads.

Well, I wish everyone Godspeed. May buddha and amulets protect us all and bring good fortune. 

[Don Mega]

9 minutes ago, sunnyboy2018 said:

No. The mortality rate is linked to motorcycle use and poor quality rural roads.

So deaths only occur in rural area's ?

[jesimps]

I'd say that the entire population of Thailand know that it's dangerous to drink and drive, drive on the wrong side of the road, don't jump red lights etc. These media campaigns will do nothing to improve the situation. The only thing that will work is strong deterrent and honest and determined enforcement. Don't laugh.

[Crossy]

2 hours ago, jollyhangmon said:

   ... but look at this years picture, it's just priceless ... ????

 

It must be fake news, there's no giant poster.

[rkidlad]

It's like watching bad parents tell their young children not to do something without actively enforcing the rules. When the kid ends up doing the thing they were told not to, the parents come out with something like, "What? I told them not to do it". 

 

 

[PEE TEE]

Cant wait to see the huge reduction in the new years RTA death rate ????????????

[leither69]

Particularly like the black devil in the photo.  They haven't caught on to PC yet ????????

[Phuketshrew]

It's good to see Somchai holding Somchai's beer whilst he is at the wheel so that he doesn't have to drink and drive ....