Popular Post webfact Posted November 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2020 No more cash payments for fines at police checkpoints - warnings for first time speeders Picture: Naew Na The head of Thailand's central investigation unit said that from now on there will be no handing over of money for fines at checkpoints throughout the country. Pol Lt-Gen Torsak Sukwimon said that a "weak point" of the RTP was the actions of the Highway Police that could be misconstrued. In their desire to help out the public by accepting money for fines at checkpoints they were open to charges of malfeasance especially if things are filmed and shared on social media. So he said that he has spoken to the new commander of the highway police, Pol Maj-Gen Ekkarat Limsangkat, to reorganise checkpoints so that fines are paid 2 kilometers away from where they are issued. He said that the current system, while designed to help the public was not above board and when officers are seen stuffing money into their pockets it was most unseemly. Checkpoints in future will be set up with more clarity in mind with lots of cones and at least three CCTV cameras to protect all concerned. Fines would all be entered on a central database so that when transgressors went to pay everything could be viewed with clarity. It would enable officers at the fine issuing place to issue just a warning for people breaking the law for the first time for misdemeanors such as speeding or illegal lane changing, for example. A record of the offence would be entered so that if they do it a second time they won't get away with it. He called the new system "set zero". In addition he said that students on work experience with the police are to be used in a more formal capacity not just to prepare meals and "make the coffee". They will actually work. He said that they would be a good face to deal with the public in explaining police procedures and besides were "the public face of tomorrow". Thaivisa notes that the new commander of the highway police Maj-Gen Ekkarat has been the man heading the committee leading changes to police regulations and traffic laws over the last few years. Checkpoints for DUI have already been modified in line with new regulations announced last week. Source: Naew Na -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-11-10 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fangless Posted November 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2020 Tea money has now gone online has it? 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YetAnother Posted November 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, webfact said: from now on there will be no handing over of money for fines at checkpoints throughout the country how will the cops feed their families ????? 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post John Drake Posted November 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2020 12 minutes ago, webfact said: so that fines are paid 2 kilometers away from where they are issued. Just exit the road from the checkpoint, go down that dark ally, and pay your fine inside the large remote warehouse. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tarteso Posted November 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) 18 minutes ago, webfact said: from now on there will be no handing over of money for fines at checkpoints Transfers of tea will be online or Crypto directly to the Police personal account. According with New Times. Thailand 5.0 Edited November 10, 2020 by Tarteso 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alianware Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Does this show that the thai economy is really bad now, so that the higher people can't earn money anymore ?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jackdd Posted November 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) 50 minutes ago, webfact said: In their desire to help out the public by accepting money [...] when officers are seen stuffing money into their pockets Oh, they just wanted to help, I always thought this money went into their own pockets, how stupid of me. Edited November 10, 2020 by jackdd 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kwasaki Posted November 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) 56 minutes ago, webfact said: So he said that he has spoken to the new commander of the highway police, Pol Maj-Gen Ekkarat Limsangkat, to reorganize checkpoints so that fines are paid 2 kilometers away from where they are issued. That is funny so 2 kilos away police officers are taking turns in excepting the cash. ???? Edited November 10, 2020 by Kwasaki 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ndreamer Posted November 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2020 45 minutes ago, YetAnother said: how will the cops feed their families ????? service fees to not write a fine. 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted November 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2020 54 minutes ago, webfact said: Pol Lt-Gen Torsak Sukwimon said that a "weak point" of the RTP was the actions of the Highway Police that could be misconstrued. Actions misconstrued???? Priceless comment. So no more cash payments at the roadside, how do they expect pc plod to survive.???? 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted November 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, Kwasaki said: That is funny so 2 kilos away police officers are taking turns in excepting the cash. ???? .....ACcepting....... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotBenz8888 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: He said that they would be a good face to deal with the public in explaining police procedures face=farce 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Good when they try and stop corruption, I'm sure all our countries have been through it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grumpy one Posted November 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2020 1 hour ago, fangless said: Tea money has now gone online has it? Direct deposit, just swipe and go 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted November 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2020 That will stop the one police man doing a bit of freelancing at the side of 7/11 near me 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 11 minutes ago, colinneil said: Actions misconstrued???? Priceless comment. So no more cash payments at the roadside, how do they expect pc plod to survive.???? Door to door canvasing ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: The head of Thailand's central investigation unit said that from now on there will be no handing over of money for fines at checkpoints throughout the country. Darn, I actually liked the convenience. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted November 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2020 Paying cash was never an issue. Getting a receipt is. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunKenAP Posted November 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2020 Will there be CCTV cameras at the "fine payment stations" 2km away, with receipts issued? I know silly question to ask. lol 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kwasaki Posted November 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2020 19 minutes ago, KannikaP said: .....ACcepting....... That's properlike English not cockney. ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetongue Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 This 2km is worrying. I remember getting fined once and the cop took my keys. I had to get a motosy taxi, pay the fine, then come back and find the cop. The motosy taxis were thick as flys around a helmet checkpoint. There is no way the cops are just going to let you go " just go down there and pay the fine", they will have to basically impound the vehicle like they used to. I hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bluetongue said: This 2km is worrying. I remember getting fined once and the cop took my keys. I had to get a motosy taxi, pay the fine, then come back and find the cop. The motosy taxis were thick as flys around a helmet checkpoint. There is no way the cops are just going to let you go " just go down there and pay the fine", they will have to basically impound the vehicle like they used to. I hope not. That must of been some time ago, I can't see anything like that happening like that nowadays. Edited November 10, 2020 by Kwasaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusticeGB Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Luckily about half of the traffic cameras in Bangkok don't work so they can use these cameras at the road traffic police check points to ensure compliance with the rules and still take tea money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 2 hours ago, colinneil said: Actions misconstrued???? Priceless comment. So no more cash payments at the roadside, how do they expect pc plod to survive.???? Don't worry, their other nefarious activities will go on unimpeded. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 3 hours ago, webfact said: Checkpoints in future thought theyd banned those recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 American Express ? Solly; no Chip&Pin ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffggi Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 4 hours ago, webfact said: So he said that he has spoken to the new commander of the highway police, Pol Maj-Gen Ekkarat Limsangkat, to reorganise checkpoints so that fines are paid 2 kilometers away from where they are issued. Why not just state that all fines are to be paid at the nearest police station to where the perpetrator lives? alternatively the nearest 7-11 ..................LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 4 hours ago, webfact said: In their desire to help out the public by accepting money for fines at checkpoints they were open to charges of malfeasance You really can't make this h** up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJohanson Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 This guy is not very happy ( na krap ) ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodjrin Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Value Added Tax of 100% to be paid at the checkpoint to alleviate bureaucracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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