webfact Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Daily News reported that the Royal Thai Police will set up 1,200 of their new "transparent" checkpoints nationwide to stop drink driving during next week's Songkran holidays. Yesterday at RTP HQ chief Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk and deputy Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat and other senior leaders held a 2 hour meeting to discuss Songkran policing. Immigration, the highway police and the tourist police were all involved. Apart from the usual problems of what to do about safety on the roads this year there are many extra problems on Suwat's plate - migrant incursions across the borders and social distancing requirements at events to name but two. How to mobilize manpower and use of equipment were high up on the agenda. After the meeting Suwat said that the government had set a target of 5% accident reduction compared to an average of the last three years. He noted that the emergency decree was still in place after it was extended to the end of next month. He called on the public to help the police by ensuring there was no water throwing and no foam parties - both have been banned this year. Damrongsak said that the exodus to people's home provinces would be similar to 2019 with 3.5 million people expected to travel from this Friday to Sunday and 3.7 million from the 15th to the 18th April coming back. He said that 1,200 drink driving checkpoints following the new transparency rules would be set up to stop DUI. In addition there would be another 1,700 checkpoints to check for other infringements on the roads. -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2021-04-06 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 All nice in theory, but we all know that they seldom (ever?) enforce any of these new guidelines, laws and measures. I'm dying to know what the fatality rate's going to be this year (no pun intended). Higher? The same? Lower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted April 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, webfact said: He said that 1,200 drink driving checkpoints following the new transparency rules would be set up to stop DUI. In addition there would be another 1,700 checkpoints to check for other infringements on the roads. So 1200 to check for DUI p***heads, and 1700 to check road tax, insurance, licences, tyres, lights, exhaust etc. Why not have 2900 checkpoints for eveything, or is that too logical? Edited April 6, 2021 by KannikaP 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 2 hours ago, webfact said: social distancing requirements at events Ah huh...good luck with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 3 hours ago, webfact said: After the meeting Suwat said that the government had set a target of 5% accident reduction compared to an average of the last three years. Be nice if some of these people would fall on their swords when it all goes bits up as usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfHuy Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Hope they have enough mattresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted April 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2021 3 hours ago, KannikaP said: So 1200 to check for DUI p***heads, and 1700 to check road tax, insurance, licences, tyres, lights, exhaust etc. Why not have 2900 checkpoints for everything, or is that too logical? They could have 12,000 check-points... it's what happens after they're caught that matters. A fine is pointless. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymike100 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 11 minutes ago, hotchilli said: They could have 12,000 check-points... it's what happens after they're caught that matters. A fine is pointless. In most countries, having defective lights, exhaust, road tax, etc, which are minor offenses are only given fines, what do you suggest the death penalty?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 9 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said: In most countries, having defective lights, exhaust, road tax, etc, which are minor offenses are only given fines, what do you suggest the death penalty?? 5 hours ago, webfact said: Daily News reported that the Royal Thai Police will set up 1,200 of their new "transparent" checkpoints nationwide to stop drink driving during next week's Songkran holidays. Fines for the minor offenses is okay, but these checkpoints are being set-up primarily for DUI. In which fines have proven to be ineffective. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHansen Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 "He said that 1,200 drink driving checkpoints following the new transparency rules would be set up to stop DUI. In addition there would be another 1,700 checkpoints to check for other infringements on the roads.".........Which do not follow the new transparancy rules. Cha-ching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedoc Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 4 hours ago, KannikaP said: So 1200 to check for DUI p***heads, and 1700 to check road tax, insurance, licences, tyres, lights, exhaust etc. Why not have 2900 checkpoints for eveything, or is that too logical? Also Covid tests for everyone stopped would be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, bluedoc said: Also Covid tests for everyone stopped would be good. The problem is the time taken to actually do those tests. But totally agree. In UK EVERYBODY is going to be given two free test kits per week starting on Friday. That is 100 MILLION PER WEEK ! Edited April 6, 2021 by KannikaP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastendanto Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 "Suwat said that the government had set a target of 5% accident reduction compared to an average of the last three years". They set the bar pretty high !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 The way Covid numbers are rising it would be better to cancel Songkran completely; ban all internal travel and set up road blocks to apprehend anyone trying to break the ban. Sounds very tough but it's the only sure way of stopping an explosion of cases once the 'Festivities' are over ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverlomsak Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 9 hours ago, webfact said: He said that 1,200 drink driving checkpoints following the new transparency rules would be set up to stop DUI. In addition there would be another 1,700 checkpoints to check for other infringements on the roads. That'll be about 29,000 sitting in tents doing next to nothing, 2 shifts of 5 in each checkpoint per day. Get them on the roads with high visibility. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman567 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 12 hours ago, foreverlomsak said: That'll be about 29,000 sitting in tents doing next to nothing, 2 shifts of 5 in each checkpoint per day. Get them on the roads with high visibility. Correct The face book will be getting a workout 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 18 hours ago, bluedoc said: Also Covid tests for everyone stopped would be good. yes, and then charge them 3000Bt with half of it going to the police. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungod Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 19 hours ago, mikeymike100 said: In most countries, having defective lights, exhaust, road tax, etc, which are minor offenses are only given fines, what do you suggest the death penalty?? Absolutely, there should be zero tolerance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyril sneer Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 my car license expired in October last year, can I still legally drive on this? i've been told both yes and no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, cyril sneer said: my car license expired in October last year, can I still legally drive on this? i've been told both yes and no Try driving through one of these checkpoints and find out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 On 4/6/2021 at 11:54 AM, KannikaP said: So 1200 to check for DUI p***heads, and 1700 to check road tax, insurance, licences, tyres, lights, exhaust etc. Why not have 2900 checkpoints for eveything, or is that too logical? Limits having to think too much, work too hard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 2 hours ago, sungod said: Absolutely, there should be zero tolerance. Death penalty for the vehicle maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsider Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Ah, so the Girls in Brown Circus is back in town for their annual Songkran performances. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 1,200 Road Checkpoints to Curb Drink-driving and Covid-19 By Subhabhong Rarueysong BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police Office will set up at least 1,200 road checkpoints to curb drink-driving, while local police will control Covid-19 spreaders, during the Songkran festival next week. National police chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk said the goal was to reduce traffic accidents during the holiday by at least 5% from figures recorded over the last three years. He said In addition to traffic safety, measures will be implemented to prevent and contain the spread of Covid-19 during the holiday. This is because there might be infected people trying to enter the country illegally to work in tourist destinations or night entertainment venues. Pol Gen Suwat reiterated previous warnings that a ban on water splashing and foam parties would be enforced for the sake of public health. However, the traditional rod nam dam hua (seeking blessings from the elderly) ceremonies are exempt, although participants must strictly follow health safety measures. -- © Copyright NNT 2021-04-08 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 13 minutes ago, webfact said: National police chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk said the goal was to reduce traffic accidents during the holiday by at least 5% from figures recorded over the last three years. 5% seems a pathetic target. How about some mass resignings for incompetence if the numbers actually go up? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted April 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 7, 2021 1 hour ago, webfact said: He said In addition to traffic safety, measures will be implemented to prevent and contain the spread of Covid-19 during the holiday. This is because there might be infected people trying to enter the country illegally 'measures will be implemented to prevent and contain the spread of Covid-19' How will the RTP 'prevent' this from happening? Make suspects do fifty sit-ups? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 local police will control Covid-19 spreaders Well there you have it! What an innovative idea, the world should take note (and try not to laugh)! ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 2 hours ago, RichardColeman said: 5% seems a pathetic target. How about some mass resignings for incompetence if the numbers actually go up? Please! Stop making sense! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoffggi Posted April 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 7, 2021 2 hours ago, webfact said: 1,200 Road Checkpoints to Curb Drink-driving and Covid-19 Until there are some meaningful penalties enforced instead of a slap on the wrist nothing will change 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skorp13 Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Are they testing for covid at these check points? How are police supposed to curb the spread?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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