Government to tighten crackdown on vehicles causing pollution

[Kwasaki]

7 hours ago, 5633572526 said:

So you never heard of a tow truck or car carriers??

So have you ever heard of a bit of humour posted on TV. 

[nkg]

Did a little research ...

 

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For vehicles that exceed permitted PM2.5 levels, the DLT will fine the driver 5,000 baht.

 

Yes, a whole 5000 baht ????????????

[Mike k]

13 hours ago, nkg said:

Did a little research ...

 

 

Yes, a whole 5000 baht ????????????

To be waved upon receipt of a brown envelope ????

[Mister MXYZPTLK]

No one is suggesting that they eliminate buses.  We’re suggesting that they permanently retire all the old buses (the big red ones), trucks, cars etc that do not meet today’s emission standards.  Thailand has an excess of big shinny new blue air conditioned buses (manufactured in China) that they kept out of circulation due to an issue with the importer trying to avoid paying the tax.  All of these buses should be in put in service and replace the old buses.  Same goes with the trucks and cars.  I’m sorry that it will cost more money that many Thai’s don’t have BUT it needs to be a requirement not an option.  The gov’t can subside the purchases as part of rebuilding the infrastructure.  Cars, trucks, buses over 15 years old?  Talk about a disaster waiting to happen.  Anyone own a 15 year old mobile phone?   

[Mike k]

7 hours ago, Mister MXYZPTLK said:

No one is suggesting that they eliminate buses.  We’re suggesting that they permanently retire all the old buses (the big red ones), trucks, cars etc that do not meet today’s emission standards.  Thailand has an excess of big shinny new blue air conditioned buses (manufactured in China) that they kept out of circulation due to an issue with the importer trying to avoid paying the tax.  All of these buses should be in put in service and replace the old buses.  Same goes with the trucks and cars.  I’m sorry that it will cost more money that many Thai’s don’t have BUT it needs to be a requirement not an option.  The gov’t can subside the purchases as part of rebuilding the infrastructure.  Cars, trucks, buses over 15 years old?  Talk about a disaster waiting to happen.  Anyone own a 15 year old mobile phone?   

They can't even enforce the helmet law because the people can't afford a helmet or pay the fine 

[nong38]

Looks like another potential revenue stream to me, not mention all those pick ups specially converted to belch out the black stuff and impress others on faecesbook etc.

[Rubble]

On 11/14/2020 at 9:11 AM, Surelynot said:

Does anyone know where all the new city buses are now? Are they still parked up in Malaysia or somewhere?

You mean these? They are probably parked in close proximity to the fire engines. But I could be wrong.

[Surelynot]

2 hours ago, Rubble said:

You mean these? They are probably parked in close proximity to the fire engines. But I could be wrong.

Unbelievable 

[thaicookingchef]

On 11/14/2020 at 9:35 PM, newnative said:

While you're at it, crack down on those blasted super-noisy motorcycles!!!  Crunch them up into coffee tables.

 

do we know why it is so black ? is it intentional ?

 

 

[stoutfella]

Crackdown, what crackdown?