giddyup Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Is this still mandatory? Going for a bit of a drive around Pats today and don't want to get pinged. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 My understanding is if you are alone in the vehicle there's no problem. If more than one in the car then masks required by all. 13 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkk6060 Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 They are stopping people at the dolphin circle on bicycles, motorbikes, walking without masks and appear to be writing citations. 3 to 4 cops. I have seen some cars pulled over there also but not sure the reason. Crossy's post makes sense and seems the best precaution. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 minute ago, bkk6060 said: They are stopping people at the dolphin circle on bicycles, motorbikes, walking without masks and appear to be writing citations. 3 to 4 cops. I have seen some cars pulled over there also but not sure the reason. Crossy's post makes sense and seems the best precaution. I will have someone with me, so will err on the side of caution. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kerryd Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 Annoying as **** but it's the rule (for now). At the very least, have it on and covering your mouth. Then if you see a cop, just lift it over your nose. If I recall, the fine for not wearing a mask is something like 20,000 - per person !! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 I don't wear it, but I have a mask within reach . As soon as I see a checkpoint or police I put it on and as soon we passed I take it off again 17 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 minute ago, ikke1959 said: I don't wear it, but I have a mask within reach . As soon as I see a checkpoint or police I put it on and as soon we passed I take it off again Yes, thank heavens for tinted glass. 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skallywag Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 28 minutes ago, giddyup said: Going for a bit of a drive around Pats today and don't want to get pinged. No one needs a car in Pattaya. Plenty of traffic and pollution from all the food and package delivery people already (people with jobs who have to drive) Just walk around and if you see a motorcycle police coming, put the mask on quickly. Works for me ☮️ 2 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunBENQ Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) No. And even when driving with wife we won't cover the face. Just hanging the mask on such a "collar" or maybe as chin warmer. Stupid as can be. Most countries forbid any covering of face when driving. When riding motorbike in the village also no mask. I usually try to be "good farang" but there are limits to obeying arbitrary useless rules. Edited June 28, 2021 by KhunBENQ 15 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 Are you wearing a face mask in your car? No. I'm not dancing. Next question..... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post giddyup Posted June 28, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Skallywag said: No one needs a car in Pattaya. Plenty of traffic and pollution from all the food and package delivery people already (people with jobs who have to drive) Just walk around and if you see a motorcycle police coming, put the mask on quickly. Works for me ☮️ I'm not going to walk from the Dark Side to Pattaya beach. 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: No. And even when driving with wife we won't cover the face. Just hanging the mask on such a "collar" or maybe as chin warmer. Stupid as can be. Most countries forbid any covering of face when driving. So, you're happy to pay the 40,000 baht fine for both of you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, giddyup said: So, you're happy to pay the 40,000 baht fine for both of you? Do you know how many police and checkpoints are up here ???? And checkpoints smell 500m ahead. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cjinchiangrai Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 Yes, and the tirak carries extras in case I forget. The driving rule is a little silly but nothing silly about the penalties. There is a pandemic on that finally made it to LOS after a year. Try to be responsible members of society. 4 1 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 Absurd ! NO as someone else said, great having film you cant see in. The mask remains hanging on the indicator stalk, ready to apply when required ???? 10 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cipher Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 42 minutes ago, giddyup said: Is this still mandatory? It's still mandatory if more than one passenger in the car (even if all are members of the same household). Am I doing it? Generally no. And the heavy tint on the windows means that it's not easy to see inside the car from outside anyway. However, I'll keep the mask within easy reach to pop it on if I see the authorities or if I need to roll down the window for any reason (like to collect the mall parking card or to get gas). My gf can't be bothered at all. We've never been warned or even looked at funny, let alone ticketed. But we're also not white and could pass for sino-Thai, so YMMV. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Only by mistake. Usually travelling solo but now often find that when leaving a shop the mask is still on when I drive away. Brainwashed? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post giddyup Posted June 28, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, CharlieH said: Absurd ! NO as someone else said, great having film you cant see in. The mask remains hanging on the indicator stalk, ready to apply when required ???? You have tint you can't see in on windscreen? That's safe, not. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 minute ago, giddyup said: You have tint you can't see in on windscreen? That's safe, not. Really, care to explain your viewpoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post delgarcon Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 Just remember that you don't need to wear a mask while driving unless you have stolen the car!???? 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post giddyup Posted June 28, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 Just now, ThailandRyan said: Really, care to explain your viewpoint. Tint on windscreens has been banned in most countries for a good reason. I have a light tint on my side and back windows and find I have to roll down a window in underground parking areas that aren't well lit, and that's in daytime. At night a tinted front windscreen is hazardous. 10 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 I wear it under my chin. But, being the end of the month and cops want money, I can surreptitiously raise it and pretend to care. Outside, it is on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgma Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) yes, due to pooling other then our own kids to the same school . Edited June 28, 2021 by hgma 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 Sure I am. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 4MyEgo Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 My wife wears hers around her chin, ready to pull it up if she sees the cops. As for me, I have mine on all the time, it's a wonder why she's short on..... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 We were stopped at the check point my wife was driving and we were told to wear the mask, didn't get fined then the other week I was alone but I spotted them in the distance I put the mask on I was expecting to get stopped I drove slowly and they waved me through, one even gave me a nod, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post giddyup Posted June 28, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, ChipButty said: We were stopped at the check point my wife was driving and we were told to wear the mask, didn't get fined then the other week I was alone but I spotted them in the distance I put the mask on I was expecting to get stopped I drove slowly and they waved me through, one even gave me a nod, If alone in the car apparently not necessary to wear one. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 22 minutes ago, giddyup said: Tint on windscreens has been banned in most countries for a good reason. I have a light tint on my side and back windows and find I have to roll down a window in underground parking areas that aren't well lit, and that's in daytime. At night a tinted front windscreen is hazardous. Read and educate your viewpoint. https://the-car-wash.com/how-window-tint-can-improve-driving-safety/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfox Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 I just got back from Pattaya and saw a lot Thai sand foreigners not wearing masks in public let alone driving a car or motorbike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 34 minutes ago, giddyup said: You have tint you can't see in on windscreen? That's safe, not. Cant see in doesnt mean cant see out...lol..... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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