White Christmas13 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, Don Mega said: And yet plenty still blow over. Yes there is still some idiots about, but the different is they get fined heavily and loose their license. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Thailand - usual laughing stock of the world. Put in the tourist brochures along with the number of road fatalities - see the boom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Trentham Posted December 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2019 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. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apophyss Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 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 ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forza2002 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) If the Transport Minister gets questioned about this story, no doubt his response will be 'it's just a simple misunderstanding'... Edited December 30, 2019 by Forza2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chongalulu Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairynuff Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 It's not even wrong. They admit it's impossible to control everybody. So tell them to be careful, at least. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irwinfc Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 useless sign, since drunk drivers here drive between the speeds of sound and light. no chance for them to read that sign. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaDavid Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chongalulu Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 You’d have to have a heart of stone not to laugh !???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairynuff Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 This is the Thai mentality....and foreigners are chastised for criticising it 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickbat Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Japanese media were laughing at Thailand The whole laughs at Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 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!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 A post containing an ethnic slur comment toward Japanese people has been removed. Offensive posts and the inflammatory replies have been removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDfella Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Drive drunk at what exact speed level is adviced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossco1 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 zero alcohol policy If so enforce it you pull someone over and over limit Take License take car lock them up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 The all important image is damaged by the very creatures that place so much value upon it. Pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30la Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grusa Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee4Life Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 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". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post outsider Posted December 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2019 The astonishing thing is, they are capable of continuously advancing 'stupid' to the next levels. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatLife Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 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' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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