PEE TEE Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 DUI checkpoints is one thing . totally agree drink driving is stupid and dangerous . but what about the daytime checks mostly related to no helmets with a 500b fine and away you go . these i assume have all been stopped . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 10 hours ago, webfact said: A well lit sign 150 meters ahead will warn drivers they are approaching a checkpoint. Another "stop check" sign will follow. A nice warning.... for what reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancho Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 They used the words “ Transparent “ and “ DUI Checkpoint “ in the same sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuaHinHim Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 5 hours ago, jossthaifarang said: Apparently they do have an idea, and it is a good one! Its about time they started taking drunk drivers off the road. If you disagree with that, then imagine having your child, wife or other close family member whiped out by some drunk idiot. After that I'm sure you will realise that this is a good thing... yeah it’s a good thing but what about the sober idiots as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postmaster Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 What's wrong with you guys. RTP are making an effort to stop carnage by enforcing DUI laws. We all want to be safer on the roads. Colinneil I don't agree with your comments. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 10 hours ago, hasitha77 said: always keep your passport with you.!! even-though they unable suspect you with DUI they will find a way to approach to your pocket as long as you are not a thai citizen. NO COPIES.. ONLY ORIGINAL PASSPORT. or keep 1000 baht stand by. ???? I have never had to produce my passport nor keep a 1000 baht on "standby" in over 20 years here. Your dubious post lacks any mention of a recent, first hand experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellboy218 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 9 hours ago, hasitha77 said: how are you gonna explain or prove this to a random police officer who can barely understand english? with my experience it is just give 1000 baht or go with them to police station which I believe no one would ever agree to do so. Police officer refused my driving license, soft-copy of my passport and workpermit. are there any legal statement which we can simply show them in case. Carry your passport if you like . 1000B fine is a lot cheaper than losing your passport. In over 30 years I have never had that problem with a Policeman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freigeist365 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Transparency is their middle name, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sead Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Warn drivers there's a checkpoint. Sure they mean tell drivers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybuz Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 I remember the days when in my home town they had random breath checks not every car was pulled over but the law used to go into the pub carpark and put luminous tape on the bumper of the vehicles ,thus ensuring a better chance of a hit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rioD Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 This is good news and a better policy. Nobody should be forced to carry their original passport with the daily. It can easily become damaged and or lost. I lived in Pattaya for several years and always carried a copy only and a Thai drivers license. Because I had the license, I never needed to show or use my passport copy for anything. It seems previous checkpoints were set-up as helmet, license check, passport shake downs (foreigner only) conducted by 2-3 cops towards the end of their pay period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChakaKhan Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 17 hours ago, webfact said: The plan is expected to heighten transparency and lessen corruption at checkpoints. So the envelopes are the see through kind , instead of the brown ones?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a977 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 17 hours ago, webfact said: The plan is expected to heighten transparency and lessen corruption at checkpoints. Of course it will, they wait till they get you back to the station, then politely explain it will cost you 30,000thb to go court or you can give me 10,000and no record. Now that's transparent and less corruption at checkpoints 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a977 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 11 hours ago, spidermike007 said: Total nonsense. I never carry my original passport. I utterly refuse to do that. Too valuable. Not required. Ever. Only when going to immigration, or leaving the country. I always keep a color copy in my wallet, and a photo of my visa. Never had an issue. Anywhere. A driver's license is always fine, and my pink card is available as an alternate ID. Wish Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn Bank would apply these new rule, just to get new passbook require Passport even when showing old passbook is full Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TERMINATOR3AB Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 I have been very much not a fan of the RTP in the past However I say give this new guy a go .... It woulod be great for Thailand road toll if it would work But as Thai rarely follow directions even police I feel the chance to obtain that "tea money" will be too great ...RTP wages are pathetic hard to blame them really In saying that if corrupt should not be ploice ( Why do they look like Nazi,s from world war 11 ???.....those hats and skin tight uniforms are truly laughable !!!) Hope it works out for Thai,s sake.....too many drunk drivers too many deaths in Thailand Good Luck Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) 22 hours ago, webfact said: "New and transparent" DUI checkpoint system will be subject to public scrutiny, says top cop "Big Manu" Only in Thailand do they have to video themselves doing their jobs by the book so as to show no corruption taking place, I wonder how many "off-camera" fines will be taking place and "drive on sir" Edited November 6, 2020 by hotchilli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 17 hours ago, Jeffr2 said: Most times that works, sometimes it doesn't. Just depends on the situation, the officer at the scene, the position of the sun and moon, etc. It can also depend on the position of Uranus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jossthaifarang Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 12 hours ago, HuaHinHim said: yeah it’s a good thing but what about the sober idiots as well. Not the point mate, its a good start though. I guess the way forward with the sober idiots would be the licensing? For one, during the driving test they should be taken out on public roads accompanied by an officer with a strict set of rules to follow like any other country. The test here is a joke and thats why there are so many sober idiots.. Before you reply, yes I know the officer would probably be corrupt and take bribes, so it doesnt matter, this is Thailand, they are all corrupt....... Heard it all before mate, regardless that would be the answer in a perfect world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinca tinca Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 22 hours ago, colinneil said: What a crock of s++t, international standards, we are talking about the R.T.P. here.???????? They do not conform to any form of standards. they noe about scamming the public.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5633572526 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 22 hours ago, hasitha77 said: always keep your passport with you.!! even-though they unable suspect you with DUI they will find a way to approach to your pocket as long as you are not a thai citizen. NO COPIES.. ONLY ORIGINAL PASSPORT. or keep 1000 baht stand by. ???? BS, I have been through dozens of checkpoints from Chang Rai to Phuket and over to Pattaya. The only thing I was ever asked for was driving license and proof of insurance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasitha77 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 12 hours ago, Benmart said: I have never had to produce my passport nor keep a 1000 baht on "standby" in over 20 years here. Your dubious post lacks any mention of a recent, first hand experience. 11 hours ago, Dellboy218 said: Carry your passport if you like . 1000B fine is a lot cheaper than losing your passport. In over 30 years I have never had that problem with a Policeman. Ok lets say you were asked to produce the original passport at a checkpoint and what will you do? Can you just explain them that you are living here whatever years and never had such a experience? pointless. they wont listen to you unless there is a legal statement mentioned that foreigners do not required to carry their original passport with them. If have such a legal statement please share. https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/436133/passports-better-safe-than-sorry I dont know whether this post is still valid or not. but according to the post "all tourists and expats nationwide are required to carry their original passports with them at all times by laws." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjoo888 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Just don't drive drunk, don't even think about it. Last February I picked up a friend at Don Muang Airport at 1:00 AM to take him to his hotel on Soi 11. I went through three checkpoints on the way to the hotel and another on my way home. I don't drive after drinking, but if I had been drinking, it would have been very costly in more ways than one. Btw, this was on a Monday, I can only imagine what Fridays and Saturdays are like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellboy218 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 1 hour ago, hasitha77 said: Ok lets say you were asked to produce the original passport at a checkpoint and what will you do? Can you just explain them that you are living here whatever years and never had such a experience? pointless. they wont listen to you unless there is a legal statement mentioned that foreigners do not required to carry their original passport with them. If have such a legal statement please share. https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/436133/passports-better-safe-than-sorry I dont know whether this post is still valid or not. but according to the post "all tourists and expats nationwide are required to carry their original passports with them at all times by laws." You do as you wish and I will carry on the same and hopefully no one loses their passport as it is terribly inconvenient. Especially when asked by a Policeman for it and you say I don't have one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinca tinca Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 22 hours ago, PatOngo said: DUI testing has been going on in the civilized world for more than 40 years to control drink driving and these clowns have just come up with this? They have little or no idea! what do you expect in a fifth world country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 31 minutes ago, tinca tinca said: what do you expect in a fifth world country Little or nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinca tinca Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 2 hours ago, 5633572526 said: BS, I have been through dozens of checkpoints from Chang Rai to Phuket and over to Pattaya. The only thing I was ever asked for was driving license and proof of insurance. a persons d/l has passport number on it.....and ones address on the reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 17 hours ago, PEE TEE said: DUI checkpoints is one thing . totally agree drink driving is stupid and dangerous . but what about the daytime checks mostly related to no helmets with a 500b fine and away you go . these i assume have all been stopped . Why are you on about no helmets? I don't care whether people wear helmets or not, it is not going to harm me, but DUI is a completely different matter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 13 hours ago, sead said: Warn drivers there's a checkpoint. Sure they mean tell drivers.... Yes, so they can have their money ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLW Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Just propaganda. I doubt this will be exercised for long term and throughout the country but we shall wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 9 hours ago, a977 said: Wish Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn Bank would apply these new rule, just to get new passbook require Passport even when showing old passbook is full Yes, the banking is the same as immigration. They always require the original passport, except for money exchange. Usually a copy is fine for that. Or a Thai DL. Those are the only times my passport leaves my safe, unless I am leaving the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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