Huckenfell Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Sydneyboy1 said: What's the point of wearing a mask if you're using a full face helmet. Bit like wearing a condom when your alone in bed. Think i should warn you, but one cannot breath through a condom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckenfell Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Road Warrior said: item 2 -- driving the wrong way (m- bikes)!!!! 20% always do this as a norm !!!!! Not only m/c. i have seen cars doing it s well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burl Ives Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 You mean: "me first <deleted> you", no consideration of other drivers, full stop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 41 minutes ago, thailand49 said: Money running low????? "Money go down, put extortion up." ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couchpotato Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, PatOngo said: Yeah right! You can fool some of the people some of the time, but...............................................! Actually your perceived assumption above is wrong I believe. I went through one checkpoint on the railway road yesterday. All officers were polite, efficient, wearing masks. I did not look for bodycams, so can't comment on that) There were two (2) video cameras set up on tripods covering the operation area. So all I can say is the new checkpoint I passed through is a big step up from previous years. Hopefully they keep it up, especially if it gets drunk and drug influenced people off the roads, which hopefully could help reduce the amazing amount of daily accidents (average 60-70 killed every day on Thai roads). Edited April 3, 2021 by couchpotato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray666 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Are you people that stupid. I would say that 90% of Thai people don`t have a licence. 90% don`t know how to drive. 90% don`t no the Highway code. It`s not surprising why there are so many accidents on the roads . Its really not rocket science. Also the Thai roads are not good. They put around about near me . The Thai stop on it give way to approaching traffic. What is that all about. They have no idea. Its not 100% there problem. They should have better training. Also kids should not be riding bike. Maybe Thai government don't like kids. This so wrong. Kids are kids. Look after them. My smart dad has an un safe car and no licence. What the <deleted>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray666 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, ray666 said: Are you people that stupid. I would say that 90% of Thai people don`t have a licence. 90% don`t know how to drive. 90% don`t no the Highway code. It`s not surprising why there are so many accidents on the roads . Its really not rocket science. Also the Thai roads are not good. They put around about near me . The Thai stop on it give way to approaching traffic. What is that all about. They have no idea. Its not 100% there problem. They should have better training. Also kids should not be riding bike. Maybe Thai government don't like kids. This so wrong. Kids are kids. Look after them. My smart dad has an un safe car and no licence. What the <deleted>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susco Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 6 hours ago, Aomelia said: 9 hours ago, RichardColeman said: That picture of Mr. Farang sums a lot of it up for me Expand Dopey Mall Cops come to Thailand to play Cop , Why would a Farang arrive from a Western Country to play Policeman, Absolutely Pathetic Cretins So you can see that policeman is a foreigner? I can't see that since I don't see his face, and some Thais are white skinned, maybe he's a Luk khrueng with Thai nationality. I'm aware that there are foreign police volunteers, but as far as I'm aware they are not allowed to write tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 35 minutes ago, couchpotato said: There were two (2) video cameras set up on tripods covering the operation area. Were these thermal imaging cams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbangkok Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 9 hours ago, Guderian said: If they enforced all ten of those things strictly, there would hardly be a driver left on the roads here, lol! It's nowt to do with safety etc and all to do with generating a few baht so they can pay their new car loans , gambling debts and mistresses .. it's been this way for years , 500 baht to the cops or 5000 baht to the judge , no brainer really , they know it and the punters know it , it's why nobody respects the police here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couchpotato Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 hour ago, ray666 said: Are you people that stupid. I would say that 90% of Thai people don`t have a licence. 90% don`t know how to drive. 90% don`t no the Highway code. It`s not surprising why there are so many accidents on the roads . Its really not rocket science. Also the Thai roads are not good. They put around about near me . The Thai stop on it give way to approaching traffic. What is that all about. They have no idea. Its not 100% there problem. They should have better training. Also kids should not be riding bike. Maybe Thai government don't like kids. This so wrong. Kids are kids. Look after them. My smart dad has an un safe car and no licence. What the <deleted>. Once I'd deciphered this post (still don't really understand the last 5 lines). Anyway saying 90% of thai drivers don't have a licence is plain stupid. Maybe some farmers or people in remote areas don't bother, but of course most everyday car/vehicle drivers have licences. I will concur that their driving is diabolical at times, and I usually drive defensibly (especially with motorbike drivers) as always expecting some crazy dangerous manoeuvre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smew Posted April 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2021 stop the foreigner for a check maybe even get some tea money, but a kid 12yrs old no helmet drives by without even a glance from the BiB... go figure, only in Thailand 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Susco said: So you can see that policeman is a foreigner? I can't see that since I don't see his face, and some Thais are white skinned, maybe he's a Luk khrueng with Thai nationality. I'm aware that there are foreign police volunteers, but as far as I'm aware they are not allowed to write tickets Actually I was making the point of a policeman targeting foreigners. I rarely see Thais pulled over in the same numbers as farangs with handy cash ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soikhaonoiken Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Nothing new then, Law breakers every day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Got one this week up in the NE... merging far enough back to one lane for police stop... tapped the brakes 2-3 times squeezing in.. 400 baht was on the way to Udon Thai IO. My guess would be 75% of cars stopped and told pull into the vacant lot... would’ve argued but not worth the hassle.. good thing although it was past lunch closing hour at IO.. i was in and out in 5 minutes or less... I wasn’t actually in i was in the outside tented area.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mywayboy Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 18 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: Good they are finally trying to crack down, how long will it last for. Also going through red lights needs to be stopped 5 kids on a scooter all no licence no Helmut No Brains 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, rioD said: In Pattaya it seems most of the check points prioritize stopping and checking foreigners not Thai's or any sort of equal screening. I've seen the opposite of that where they let farang through and stop Thais, probably because from experience they know farang get licences and pay tax and insurance. Huge one on Sukhumvit stops every bike. But I'm confident the stop outside Soi 9 does target tourists Edited April 3, 2021 by scubascuba3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andycoops Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 15 hours ago, wensiensheng said: That is a pointless correlation. I have several motorbikes, one licence. A lot of thai families have one motorbike licence and many people who ride it. The license is for the person not the motorcycle, that's why it has a person's photo on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 9 hours ago, rioD said: In Pattaya it seems most of the check points prioritize stopping and checking foreigners not Thai's or any sort of equal screening. The Thais complain a lot and don't have any money. Foreigners just pay up..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 9 hours ago, Mike k said: I watched a cop in uniform at the police station ride away no helmet and going the wrong way on a 1 way street If you are expecting people in Thailand to lead by example, you will be waiting a long time. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinalblue Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 The whole system is a joke starting with DMV....third world program 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 20 hours ago, webfact said: The captain reported widespread lawbreaking on the roads with many people having no licences, no helmets, no third party insurance extension and also no face masks - he noted that was very bad too. Who'd have thunk that !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 20 hours ago, webfact said: The ten things they are looking out for are: 1. Speeding 2. Going the wrong way 3. Not obeying traffic signals 4. Not wearing seatbelts 5. Not having a licence 6. Illegal overtaking in narrow areas 7. DUI 8. Not wearing helmets 9. Riding unsafe motorcycles and 10. Using phones while driving. The police have their work cut-out then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenon Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 I'm favor of tickets for unsafe walking while using a phone! I have to be aware of collided for both of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 I welcome these initiatives. Over one thousand deaths per month! Almost two (young) motor cyclists dead every MINUTE! However we all know it is a passing thing. The cops have been bored doing nothing for months and will go at it with greedy energy until innate laziness sets in. Speed kills so CCTV + follow-up enforcement would rapidly bring down the numbers of the dead and maimed but a Thai cop works fewer hours than a part-time student dishwasher in Europe so they'll soon get tired. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 22 hours ago, YetAnother said: only 10 ? 11. Being a Farang Sidenote if pulled over there....stop in for 49 bt steak!!!! good food clean taste!! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 23 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: Good they are finally trying to crack down, how long will it last for. Also going through red lights needs to be stopped The other morning I was out for my normal bike ride, traffic lights changed to red so I stopped at the front. The traffic coming in from the right of me started to move on green as normal. 6 motorcycles passed me and just filtered into the moving traffic... only one rider had a helmet, all the others including pillions nothing. Police have a hard job if the public don't care for the law. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prakhonchai nick Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 So many law breakers, but what penalties were applied? Apart from the need to obtain licences and insurance, helmets and masks, every vehicle ridden/driven by anyone breaking the law should be impounded for 1 month. Then and only then would people start to learn. A few hundred baht for serious infringements hurts nobody and no changes can be expected. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah K Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, Huckenfell said: Not sure but doesn't it come with the m/c rego? I thought so as well, you register the bike, it's insured. Most m/c drivers do not Edited April 4, 2021 by Noah K add text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnarth Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 if only, it looks good the wrong way would be a great one to stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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