"Drive slowly if drunk" - New Year Thai road sign stuns the Japanese

[RichardColeman]

Thailand - usual laughing stock of the world. 

 

Put in the tourist brochures along with the number of road fatalities - see the boom

[Trentham]

15 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Yes, it's amazing, Australia went from the best country in the world, to the worst country in the world in less than 20 years.

Thailand appear to be trying to best that achievement.

I expected a response like that. You are a Brit and we keep on beating you at cricket.

But don't give up.

[apophyss]

EVERY weeks Thailand make some news looks like a first april,
but it's no a joke !

 

 

When they will understand they looks so stupid to all the world ?

 

[Forza2002]

If the Transport Minister gets questioned about this story, no doubt his response will be 'it's just a simple misunderstanding'...

[Chongalulu]

Their lowly and worsening position in the PISA educational tables,their score when you google 'Average IQ by country ' and now this simply confirms that a Thick Gene is a reality here.

[soalbundy]

4 hours ago, Just1Voice said:

Thailand, do you even care that the whole world is laughing at you for numerous reasons? Sorry, redundant question. 

they are used to it

[Fairynuff]

Every major public holiday brings on a new hard hitting campaign to limit the carnage but the death toll only ever goes up. I don’t know what the answer is, I just can’t see the national mentality ever changing. Hitting them very hard in the pocket might be a good place to start.

[BritManToo]

1 minute ago, nchuckle said:

How many do you imagine came here for enhanced chances of dying horribly on the roads ,or do you consider  25,000 RTA  deaths and many more life changing injuries just 'slightly naughty '?

It's the insane speed that kills and maims.

Very few people die at 30Km/hr.

 

[Deli]

It's not even wrong. They admit it's impossible to control everybody.

So tell them to be careful, at least.

[irwinfc]

useless sign, since drunk drivers here drive between the speeds of sound and light. no chance for them to read that sign.

[madmitch]

It's blatantly obvious what the sign is there for: it's asking for drunk drivers to drive slowly.....so the police know who the drunks are, pull them over and fine/arrest/detain them accordingly.

 

Isn't it?

[PaDavid]

5 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

As a retired CHP officer, we posted signs on the CMS boards which read "See a Drunk driver Call 911", we were aggressive and reduced the mileage death rate, saving countless lives, which here is not looked at.  I asked my wife about this and she said "You can not change destiny, if meant to die will die, so why fight to change something".  That's Thai mentality for you.

And USA’s got nothing to brag about compared to most European countries

[Chongalulu]

You’d have to have a heart of stone not to laugh !???? 

[Fairynuff]

8 minutes ago, Saint Nick said:

Ladies and Gentleman...we got it!

This must be the most unintelligent post of the year!

God, I hope you are joking!

 

On past form...... he means it

[ChrisY1]

This is the Thai mentality....and foreigners are chastised for criticising it

[White Christmas13]

55 minutes ago, irwinfc said:

useless sign, since drunk drivers here drive between the speeds of sound and light. no chance for them to read that sign.

Or asleep at the wheel

[Brickbat]

5 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

As a retired CHP officer, we posted signs on the CMS boards which read "See a Drunk driver Call 911", we were aggressive and reduced the mileage death rate, saving countless lives, which here is not looked at.  I asked my wife about this and she said "You can not change destiny, if meant to die will die, so why fight to change something".  That's Thai mentality for you.

My gf said the same thing. So I asked her to drive on the wrong side of the road . And see if her destiny would save her. It still did not sink in! 

[ChipButty]

Japanese media were laughing at Thailand 

 

The whole laughs at Thailand

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, colinneil said:

No matter how hard you tried, you could not better that road sign, pathetic, who ever came up with that absolutely stupid idea needs sacked on the spot, T.I.T.

Actually it might have an affect, as media jump on this around the world and all have a good laugh at Thailand, it might change some minds somewhere!

Nah it won't change a thing, the officials have given up trying to stop Thais killing themselves on the road.

Now they just sit back, let them do what they want and just clean up the mess after!!

[metisdead]

A post containing an ethnic slur comment toward Japanese people has been removed. 

 

Offensive posts and the inflammatory replies have been removed. 

[TKDfella]

4 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

So using that logic, if I was 50 kg overweight, and had medical issues and would die soon if not changed then why should I change the way I eat.  However, if I shed those extra kg's I would gain years on my life and have enjoyment because of that change.  Yes eventually I will die, but by changing your habits you can increase your life, and maybe save someone else.  So by stopping the drunk driver, or changing the behavior just might keep someone alive that would have died unnecessarily.  Basically, using the Thai logic, why change anything, you'll die eventually, why extend your life. SHEEESH

Although I agree with you, that is what Scrooge says to the Spirit of Christmas yet to Come 'deeds unchanged result in certain ends but if the deeds be change....' (just an example in keeping with the time of year, Ha!) but one doesn't have to be a Buddhist to believe 'if your time is up...'. I have friends in various parts of the world who think there is no such thing as 'free will' and they aren't talking about religion either. Some are scientists. I won't go into detail, you can check it out if you wish, but it has to do with the Second Law of Thermodynamics, Entropy. Some consider that the universe, entropy and life are inextricably connected. The movies of Final Destination series basically fit this idea (with a supernatural connection included). There are many critics to this hypothesis but as I say if you want to know more you can check the details.

[Destiny1990]

Drive drunk at what exact speed level is adviced?

[rossco1]

zero alcohol policy

If so enforce it 

you pull someone over and over limit Take License take car lock them up 

[Benmart]

The all important image is damaged by the very creatures that place so much value upon it. Pathetic.

[30la]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

The media claimed to have confronted officials in Nakorn Ratchasima about it only to be told that it was impossible to stop DUI - so they were just appealing for drunks to drive slowly at New Year. 

As you can justify in this way, you are too busy with your sleep, TV, phone or your second job that you allow yourself to do this!
You should all be fired in the trunk, slackers!

[Grusa]

5 hours ago, SteveK said:

Just another one of those "only in Thailand" things.

 

Like trying to improve road safety by raising speed limits. Or mayonnaise on pizza.

 

You've got to wonder whether some Thai people in authority are actually sentient, or are just biological machines going about their day on reflexes and instincts alone, like insects.

That is a deadly slur on insects. 

[Lee4Life]

3 hours ago, SteveK said:

Just another one of those "only in Thailand" things.

 

Like trying to improve road safety by raising speed limits. Or mayonnaise on pizza.

 

You've got to wonder whether some Thai people in authority are actually sentient, or are just biological machines going about their day on reflexes and instincts alone, like insects.

I was reading the Vientiane Times when we lived there eleven years ago, and an article said, "during this holiday season, the government advises that if you drink and drive, drive very slowly".

[outsider]

The astonishing thing is, they are capable of continuously advancing 'stupid' to the next levels.

[ExpatLife]

Instead of actually addressing the fatal problems with the roads and policing here, I am sure there will be a knee-jerk reaction along the lines of; 'ban all Japanese media' 

[Neeranam]

One thing to remember is that alcoholics are worse drivers if they don't have a drink and are suffering hallucinations and delirium tremens. 

They should still be banned and fined but remember they suffer from a disease.

 

I passed my driving test in the UK after a few drinks. I'm not proud of the fact.

I'm proud that I've never driven with ANY alcohol in my system in 25 years in Thailand.