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

[candide]

On the other hand, if you are really drunk, hurry up to drive home before you have an accident! ????

[Megasin1]

it's a sad day when they give up trying (albeit not very well) to enforce the law and resort to begging for restraint from self obsessed lawless morons who are intoxicated with many things except sense. My ex wife had a boyfriend who couldn't help but continuously drink drive despite bans and even 6 months In jail. His only contribution to society was that when the inevitable happened he only took out himself and a lamp post in Gibralter.  Unfortunately these morons do it with a pick-up full of live crash dummies, buses, trucks and other large menacing vehicles. You have to say that it has gone on unchecked for so long now that it is funny or at least farcical.

[Neeranam]

4 hours ago, lucjoker said:

the problem is not enough alcohol.

When a Thai drunk has enough alcohol ,he will not stop drinking until he

falls asleep. The problem arrises ,when his bottle is empty before he passes out .

He is still able to get in his car ......and do some stupid accident. His already ,more drunk and sleeping friends , did the right thing "drink til you drop"

Three is no difference between Thai alcoholics and foreign ones at all.

I've talked with hundreds of them, in regards to their drinking.

[siamsev]

9 hours ago, BritManToo said:

I'll have to agree with the Thais and disagree with most of the posters on this thread.

I've never been that concerned about driving after a few drinks or taking drugs.

It wasn't even considered a crime in the UK until the 1980s.

There's a lot to be said for driving slowly all the time.

 

I wonder how many serious accidents would be avoided if everyone drove at under 50Km/hr.

In 1980, 5953 people killed on roads (generally) and 323,000 injured

In 2018 1782 killed on roads (generally) and 160,378 injured.

In 1980, 1, 450 killed in drink driving accidents.

In 2016, 230 killed in drink drivng accidents.

Good job someone in the 1980's did concern themselves about driving after a few drinks eh? <deleted>.

 

[rvaviator]

7 minutes ago, siamsev said:

In 1980, 5953 people killed on roads (generally) and 323,000 injured

In 2018 1782 killed on roads (generally) and 160,378 injured.

In 1980, 1, 450 killed in drink driving accidents.

In 2016, 230 killed in drink drivng accidents.

Good job someone in the 1980's did concern themselves about driving after a few drinks eh? <deleted>.

 

Is it not correct that most accidents are caused my motorbikes / scooters?  Still bad that people have to die, but when comparing with the west ... Would be interesting to compare same type of motor vehicle ...

[dslocum]

13 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. 

"Impossible to stop DUI"

 

- so let's not even try!

[DUNROAMIN]

STUNs the Japanese, stuns the whole world, what knuckle head could contemplate such stupidity. I wonder sometimes how can you really take this place seriously.

[Sonhia]

Typical Thai.

 

It is all about money, greed, party, getting drunk and not givung a xxxx about life.

[spencerbb]

Just stay off of the roads and let Darwin's magic take care of it.

[daveAustin]

Hey, it's worth a shot, it's right on the road and someone might take notice if their eyes are still working . Look they know they will never stop it as it is inherent and the very people that make the rules are also at it. That Thais fervently believe in reincarnation does little to help. Only sure way is to ban all driving and that's a non-starter. 

[Bruntoid]

17 hours ago, tifino said:

doesn't matter how slow... the result will be the same

 

 

Right - crash at 10mph same as crash at 110mph ?? Take us through that science 
 

 

[Bruntoid]

17 hours ago, Just1Voice said:

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

You appear to be talking to yourself ? 
 

Can you provide any evidence whatsoever of anyone laughing at another nation or do we file that under rant ? 

[scorecard]

5 hours ago, dslocum said:

"Impossible to stop DUI"

 

- so let's not even try!

 

  17 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. 

"Impossible to stop DUI"

 

- so let's not even try!

 

In other words the officials have no knowledge about the subject and aren't going to do any research / read any research from other countries (e.g. Japan which has reduced DUI to almost zero, and at the same time Japanese society has developed a strong negative attitude to DUI and expects their lawmakers to punish DUI offenders very harshly).   

 

Why, no Thai reserach etc? Simple answer because most of them are in 'official' positions throuigh nepotism and/or buying promotions, they have no real knowledge or experience or inisght into the subject at hand and aren't interested to learn.

 

One focus only;  'where's the next trough?'

 

 

[Bruntoid]

5 hours ago, Neeranam said:

Three is no difference between Thai alcoholics and foreign ones at all.

I've talked with hundreds of them, in regards to their drinking.

Spot on but this is a rabid anti Thai forum so expect nothing less 

[PatOngo]

18 hours ago, Just1Voice said:

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

Seriously? Do you think the world even gives a rats toss what Thai's do to themselves? Thai's certainly don't give a toss what the world thinks of them!

[Senseo]

15 hours ago, Nyezhov said:

Dude the essense of truth is that we are all going to die. Period. Lose 50 pounds and get struck by a meteor. Enforce the strictest DWI laws in the world and some drunk will regardless come along and kill a bunch of folks. 

 

There is no extending your life. You will die when you are meant to die.

 

Acknowledging the element of truth in the philosophy is tough when you are blinded by your Western weltanshauung , but hey, on a purely philosophical basis, its right.

 

 

 

There are statistical likelihoods of life spans for groups with certain conditions or circumstances. If there is the ability to shorten your life, then there is the ability to extend your life. You can directly control the extend of your life expectancy. A meteor you cannot. Acknowledge the element of truth. If destiny is death, then you cannot change destiny. You can change the journey to your destiny. If destiny was that you'd be killed by a drunk driver, then destiny could be changed by taking simple preventive measures, like taking the car keys of my drunk friend who'd otherwise have killed you that day. Your inaction to act will cause those who weren't meant to die, to die. 

 

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Ex-post regulations are important for discouraging drinking people driving on the road. Ex-post regulations are more important in the areas with high fatalities whereas preventive regulations are intended to prevent alcohol abuse and thus decrease alcohol-related fatalities in the areas with low fatalities. _{The Effectiveness of Drinking and Driving Policies for Different Alcohol-Related Fatalities}

 

 

 

[tifino]

3 hours ago, Bruntoid said:

Right - crash at 10mph same as crash at 110mph ?? Take us through that science 
 

 

drunk might be going slow, but it is the world that still rushing around him. To his drunk brain, his perceptions/reactions are in slo mo

[Paul Henry]

If you are going to shoot somebody please use a low velocity bullet. The Thai authorities are going nowhere as they all have their own interest at heart and no concern for the population at large or the country as a whole.

[Bjrda77]

22 hours ago, Just1Voice said:

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

No problem, Thailand can have the last laughs ????.

 

But this sign is absolutely unforgivable! It came from the local sub-district political office (Aor. bor. tor.). They just try to fishing the voters in that sub-district... but it has nothing to do with the drink driving law. You'll still get the fines for drunk driving! ????

[pattayadgw]

That about sums it all up.... LOS.... TIT!!

[Neeranam]

One must understand the Thai culture of "greng jai".

 

 

[The Preacher]

I HAVE to drive slow when drunk as I take all the back dirt roads through rice paddies to avoid the checkpoints.

 

[The Preacher]

I can't help but wonder how many of the folks on this forum that decry drunk driving do it themselves.  My guess is that the hypocrites o this forum number well over 50%.  Maybe we need a blind poll.  Would you folks be able to tell the truth if you could keep your identities secret?

[bendejo]

What if someone is too drunk to read the sign?  A policeman should be there to read the sign to him.  And collect money, of course.

 

IF YOU ARE TOO DRUNK TO READ THIS

THEN

DRIVE SLOWLY

 

[Jane Dough]

2 hours ago, Neeranam said:

One must understand the Thai culture of "greng jai".

 

 

This really encapsulates the whole issue. The man who says he doesn't drink and drive because of danger to himself and others, the old Thai woman who says they will drink so its better to make them drive slowly, the local official responsible who echoes her views saying resignedly that slow driving will mean less accidents. The tragedy in many ways is there is an element of truth in what they all say. 

 

But on the whole these signs - and the report said there were 10 - are an utter disgrace for Thailand. No wonder the folks in Japan are shaking their heads.

 

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[Neeranam]

32 minutes ago, Jane Dough said:

This really encapsulates the whole issue. The man who says he doesn't drink and drive because of danger to himself and others, the old Thai woman who says they will drink so its better to make them drive slowly, the local official responsible who echoes her views saying resignedly that slow driving will mean less accidents. The tragedy in many ways is there is an element of truth in what they all say. 

 

But on the whole these signs - and the report said there were 10 - are an utter disgrace for Thailand. No wonder the folks in Japan are shaking their heads.

 

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Remember that Thailand is a developing country. Of course countries like Japan or UK never let people dfink and drive.

I'll never forget my uncle Dougie driving zig zag from a wedding around 1971. It was write common then for peeps to drink and dive, taking years to change it. Give Thailand a break, most of you wouldn't be here if she were a developed country.

[colinneil]

45 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

 

I'll never forget my uncle Dougie driving zig zag from a wedding around 1971. It was write common then for peeps to drink and dive, taking years to change it. Give Thailand a break, most of you wouldn't be here if she were a developed country.

This coming from a man who admits to taking his driving test after drinking.

Please include yourself when saying most what not be here if Thailand was a developed country.

[Tchooptip]

If you're drunk, drive slowly.  Stuns the Japanese

Because In Japan it is

If you drive drink slowly. 

 

[actonion]

On 12/30/2019 at 10:17 AM, peterg40 said:

You could not have better ADVICE than that .

 Issued by Experts (NOT) LOL!!!!!!!!!

EX

[Neeranam]

1 hour ago, colinneil said:

This coming from a man who admits to taking his driving test after drinking.

Please include yourself when saying most what not be here if Thailand was a developed country.

I came here for a meditation retreat actually. I worked here for 25 years, so I didn't come as it was a cheap, developing country, quite the opposite, getting a tenth of what I was paid as a petroleum engineer in Aberdeen in 1992.

 

The fact that I passed my driving test means I was a good driver.

I only drank and drove once after passing my test.

 

How many times have you driven after a drink? How many here can say in all honesty that they only drove twice after ANY alcohol, even one drink????? Not many I bet.

 

To be fair, I don't drink nowand it was impossible for me to only have one drink so I always left the car at home.

 

Yes, I admit I was an alcoholic and needed alcohol to function. It is a disease. I have the same compassion for those with this disease as anyone with any other disease.

 

I wish you a happy New Year.