Probation Department stats for New Year driving: Thai media report rosy DUI figures

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Thai media Naew Na attempted to put a brave face on the New Year incidence of drunk driving showing stats that they claimed represented a reduction. 

 

They produced a graph showing that DUI was way down - but the reality was like comparing apples to oranges. Not only was the day different but with lockdowns in place and many people opting not to travel comparisons are largely ludicrous.

 

They said that the Probation Department dealt with 3,701 DUI cases on 31st December 2019. 

 

But on Saturday January 2nd 2021 the figure was way down to just 1,162. 

 

Drugged driving cases were also halved, they claimed. 

 

For the period of 29th December past to Saturday inclusive there were 2,073 DUI cases dealt with by the Probation Department and 105 cases for driving under the influence of drugs. 

 

These figures only represent a fraction of the real number of cases that are reported by Thaivisa elsewhere.

 

Source: Naew Na

 

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4 minutes ago, webfact said:

They said that the Probation Department dealt with 3,701 DUI cases on 31st December 2019. 

 

But on Saturday January 2nd 2021 the figure was way down to just 1,162. 

thai accuracy , and with straight faces too????

12 minutes ago, webfact said:

They produced a graph showing that DUI was way down

Thai police to reduce number of alcohol breath tests over New Year

It really isn't rocket science !

Another lack of testing and true enforcement across the board. There New Years campaign to keep the accidents and deaths down was also in tatters according to another OP.  Wondering how many accidents were DUI related.  

7 hours ago, YetAnother said:

thai accuracy , and with straight faces too????

The truth..the whole truth..and nothing but the truth...what is wrong with that...

hahaha

 

thailand, where most don't even go out of the way for an ambulance

 

me me me me me me me me

And there was me thinking the Probation Department dealt with people on probation.

 

'the release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behaviour under supervision.'

 

Small wonder the figures are so small if that is the case.