Popular Post webfact Posted March 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2021 BANGKOK, March 31 (TNA) - The Land Transport Department has been ordered to strictly regulate food delivery services by motorcyclists as they caused traffic accidents. Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said he made the order for the department to improve regulations on food delivery men. Chirute Visalachitra, director-general of the department, said the department would invite police and representatives of other relevant organizations to a workshop to discuss the matter on April 2. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-666021 -- © Copyright TNA 2021-03-31 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 86Tiger Posted March 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2021 I feel safer already. 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted March 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2021 SO all of the accidents are being caused by the Line, Grab, Food Panda, and GoJek riders. I find that just absurd. That's like saying the car accidents in the US back in the early 2000's were caused by the Domino's Pizza delivery drivers as if they did not get it there in 30 minutes fast it was free....Try again Mr. Minister. Time to enforce the laws on all riders and drivers regardless of status be it a old Nissan or a new Lambo. A violation is a violation. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatalot Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 10 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said: Time to enforce the laws on all riders and drivers regardless of status be it a old Nissan or a new Lambo. A violation is a violation exactly the only solution 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Antiparovian Posted March 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2021 Meanwhile the food delivery women can carry on as normal I assume... 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 So Saksayam has made an order to regulate food delivery men, lot of good thats going to do, does he actually think they are going to take any notice????????????????????? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ParkerN Posted March 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 hour ago, webfact said: BANGKOK, March 31 (TNA) - The Land Transport Department has been ordered to strictly regulate food delivery services by motorcyclists as they caused traffic accidents. Another face-palm moment... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) So they are going to take the blame for accidents, now i wonder what unenforceable solutions the workshop is going to come up with.......cannot wait to see. A Lazada delivery man on motorbike with a box on the back that would not look out of place on a pick up ,it was so big. regards worgeordie Edited March 31, 2021 by worgeordie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tracker1 Posted March 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2021 I have to admit there are quite lot of idiots doing stupid things whilst working ! I would like to see the figures for the accidents they either cause or are involved in 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 2 hours ago, webfact said: The Land Transport Department has been ordered to strictly regulate food delivery services by motorcyclists as they caused traffic accidents. Hahaha, anyone can cause an accident here! ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 58 minutes ago, tracker1 said: I have to admit there are quite lot of idiots doing stupid things whilst working ! I would like to see the figures for the accidents they either cause or are involved in About 20,000 per year! Give or take 5-10,000! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerkev Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Sounds like they are trying to line their pockets some more, by screwinv over the little guyl or maybe I'm too synical 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 First step. Pay them better so they're not forced to rush as much just to survive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 They should have to get a special driving license, and the bikes should get a license plate with a special color, I'm sure this would make it much safer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2530Ubon Posted March 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) I agree with this! So many times I've seen a barely functioning motorcycle breakdown crossing in the middle of a busy main road, they drive up and down the wrong sides of the road, block all the parking spaces in front of restaurants, take up all the waiting space inside restaurants, fleece their drivers with unfair pay / fining practices and take a whopping percentage from partner restaurants. The younger ones drive around in little racing gangs late at night. Grab are leeches that provide nothing other than the app. I HATE grab. Edited March 31, 2021 by 2530Ubon 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Line just dropped the wages for their delivery riders, just going to make then ride faster to get one or two more orders delivered to make up the lass in pay. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 The way a lot of them ride you would think they have a Death Wish or are collecting 500 Baht for each delivery. I think the former rather than the latter is the reality ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 2 hours ago, trainman34014 said: The way a lot of them ride you would think they have a Death Wish or are collecting 500 Baht for each delivery. I think the former rather than the latter is the reality ! If they were making 500 baht per delivery they could afford to lollygag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 4 hours ago, ThailandRyan said: Line just dropped the wages for their delivery riders, just going to make then ride faster to get one or two more orders delivered to make up the lass in pay. Yes. Its brutal. I do tip them but I reckon most people don't. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtong Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 A good start would be if delivery ppl drive in the appropriate side of the road, proper direction. Wait, include there those motorbike taxi ppl too Wait, add there about half of all motorbike guys. Wait, for a good measure, a huge number of car and pickup drivers too. Yeah, that would be a good start.... When done, could move to traffic lights next...? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 The first people in the room for discussing the problem needs to be the owners of the delivery companies. Treat the root cause. It is dog eat dog for the drivers because of the business models devised by the owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt1591 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 So, I foresee delivery drivers pulled into checkpoints to make sure they are riding properly, further delaying them, so they have to ride even crazier to make up time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyril sneer Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 14 hours ago, ThailandRyan said: SO all of the accidents are being caused by the Line, Grab, Food Panda, and GoJek riders. I find that just absurd. Where does it say that? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starky Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Well that is certainly a delicious nothing burger yum yum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, cyril sneer said: Where does it say that? Kind of insinuated in this statement, "The Land Transport Department has been ordered to strictly regulate food delivery services by motorcyclists as they caused traffic accidents", but then I was sarcastic in saying "SO all", or did the SO instead of So not yell out sarcasm. Enjoy the day Cyril, heading out and hopefully will avoid an accident with a food delivery rider. But if I get hit by a rider for J&T, Kerry, or Best, then they are excused because they are not included in the Land Transport Departments new direction towards the other class of delivery riders. Edited March 31, 2021 by ThailandRyan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucegoniners Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 That is so <deleted>'ing awesome! Grab drivers are a nightmare! I'm constantly dodging the buggers. They are like ants, everywhere. They should put these guys out of business for the way they conduct themselves. No other delivery service is this bad. They are the worst! It's pretty obvious they put so much pressure on their drivers to perform that they end up risking their lives. For once I'll say it: Great move Thai Government! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asquith Production Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 A stipulation for being a delivery driver should be full insurance for the vehicle and its rider against injury to third parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 (edited) First off, am a big fan of food delivery, probably get ~ 5 deliveries per week (just prepared food, excludes 7/11, Lotuss', Big C. etc.). And I support the drivers and would gladly pay more for delivery if it went to the driver. I always give a 20 baht tip. Now onto the relevant part: most motorbike delivery drivers, not just food, do look at their phones when driving, obviously for directions, more than they look at the road. And often they are holding the phone with one hand, or talking to the customer for directions. Is this the safest mode of operation? Probably not. Am I shocked that they may have a higher accident rate? No. Could some improvements be made? Probably. Not sure what those would be? Spoken word directions? Use both hands to drive? Hands-free audio for calls? Edited April 1, 2021 by mtls2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbiology Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 worst drivers in bangkok are the public bus drivers. got hit yesterday and had to follow the bus down sukhumvit with my horn blaring he didnt stop until he say me signing that i was going to phone call on him. he was super polite when he did eventually get out and apologetic but he just kept on driving like nothing happened. Not to mention the thick black smoke they bellow out..(the buses not always the drivers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 17 hours ago, webfact said: The Land Transport Department has been ordered to strictly regulate food delivery services by motorcyclists as they caused traffic accidents. And the statistics to back up that theory?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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