Popular Post webfact Posted October 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2021 Picture: Daily News Daily News reported that a video of an incident at a T-junction was being widely commented upon online. The video showed a traffic cop in the middle of a main road as traffic pours out of a side road. Two people on a motorcycle could barely avoid colliding with the officer who waves for them to stop. They all tumble to the tarmac. Netizens blamed both the cop and the motorcyclists in the 47 second clip that was posted to "Kwai Lut Thaonon" - buffaloes let loose on the roads. The cop should have picked a better place to try and stop them and the motorcyclists should have been wearing helmets in the first place, said people online. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-10-12 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracker1 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I have seen some bike drivers without helmets do a runner at police check points presumably for not wearing a helmet ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Asquith Production Posted October 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2021 This is sheer lunacy. The traffic was pouring out of that junction and the view the motorcyclist and other vehicles had must have been limited. It could only end badly. Why was it so important that he had to stop them there I will never know. Was he going to issue a ticket in the middle of the junction? As for the no helmet offence I have always said its like seat belts the only person you injure or kill is yourself. Their are far more serious offences. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy P Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 hour ago, tracker1 said: I have seen some bike drivers without helmets do a runner at police check points presumably for not wearing a helmet ! There's a method one can adopt that every MC rider will war a helmit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy P Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Just now, Percy P said: There's a method one can adopt that every MC rider will wear a helmit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Dumb as a box of frogs. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Paul Henry Posted October 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2021 Puts anew meaning of throwing yourself into the job. Great police training. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 4MyEgo Posted October 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2021 What an idiot, no other name for him, just an idiot ! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Errr; that will be 500 Baht extra on your fine Punk for bowling over an Idiot in the course of his duty ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 5 hours ago, webfact said: Two people on a motorcycle could barely avoid colliding with the officer who waves for them to stop. I think the traffic cop was being a bit optimistic expecting them to stop right in front of him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLSEEINGEYE Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 well he earned his tea money for that one, wish they would have hit him harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Thai IQ level is 91, a very, very long way beyond this list that I found. It had me wondering if Thai IQ is the lowest in Asia, but that was more difficult to find. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rudi49jr Posted October 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Asquith Production said: As for the no helmet offence I have always said its like seat belts the only person you injure or kill is yourself. When someone doesn’t wear a seatbelt or helmet in my country and they get in an accident, they can end up in the hospital, when they have serious injuries. Guess who’s going to pay for that? And guess who’s going to pay for it when that person ends up being handicapped and needing help/assistance for the rest of their life? It’s just plain stupid and irresponsible to not wear a seatbelt or helmet, as far as I’m concerned. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyFingers Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 29 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: Thai IQ level is 91, a very, very long way beyond this list that I found. It had me wondering if Thai IQ is the lowest in Asia, but that was more difficult to find. Are you trying to say I am a genius? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 What a clown. I'm sure the "Netcitizens" enjoyed that! Theres one thing Thais don't like more than the government is the police. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Asquith Production said: As for the no helmet offence I have always said its like seat belts the only person you injure or kill is yourself. Their are far more serious offences. If you kill yourself ..... but if you are severely injured or crippled (by not wearing a helmet) you have a major effect on and cost to other members of society. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asquith Production Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Just now, bangon04 said: If you kill yourself ..... but if you are severely injured or crippled (by not wearing a helmet) you have a major effect on and cost to other members of society. Yeah maybe I always wear helmet/seatbelt because I value my life I would rather they pursued people who can ruin mine and other peoples lives such as crossing red lights and DUI. In the scheme of things the cost to me is negligible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asquith Production Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 10 minutes ago, rudi49jr said: When someone doesn’t wear a seatbelt or helmet in my country and they get in an accident, they can end up in the hospital, when they have serious injuries. Guess who’s going to pay for that? And guess who’s going to pay for it when that person ends up being handicapped and needing help/assistance for the rest of their life? It’s just plain stupid and irresponsible to not wear a seatbelt or helmet, as far as I’m concerned. Yeah maybe I always wear helmet/seatbelt because I value my life I would rather they pursued people who can ruin mine and other peoples lives such as crossing red lights and DUI. In the scheme of things the cost to me is negligible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedomnow Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 5 hours ago, tracker1 said: I have seen some bike drivers without helmets do a runner at police check points presumably for not wearing a helmet ! Are you following me ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Tracy Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Asquith Production said: Yeah maybe I always wear helmet/seatbelt because I value my life I would rather they pursued people who can ruin mine and other peoples lives such as crossing red lights and DUI. In the scheme of things the cost to me is negligible Perhaps it was determined that the helmetless riders were driving under the influence as well. Would that satisfy you? Or perhaps the plod should only enforce the laws that you want them to? It has been said the Red light cameras would be a good idea, but the number of bikes without rear plates would increase at least 100 fold...Cars and truck's plates would suddenly drop off along a road somewhere. What would you have the copper do? His job? Perhaps picking a better a better spot, yes. But trying to stop a speeding biker is near impossible at the best of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveE13 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Bloody idiot. Keystone cops 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grego49 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 3 hours ago, bangon04 said: If you kill yourself ..... but if you are severely injured or crippled (by not wearing a helmet) you have a major effect on and cost to other members of society. Can you imagine the money this government would save in hopital costs if they inforced the wearing of helmets,not to metion the loss of life,,, 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 23 minutes ago, grego49 said: Can you imagine the money this government would save in hopital costs if they inforced the wearing of helmets,not to metion the loss of life,,, Yes, I can, the costs would increase massively because there'd be fewer deaths but a huge increase in the numbers of expensive injuries (that previously would have been deaths) to be treated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggles45 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 'But trying to stop a speeding biker is near impossible at the best of time.' Speeding! He was in a line of traffic turning at an intersection so how could he be speeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Scott Tracy said: Perhaps it was determined that the helmetless riders were driving under the influence as well. Would that satisfy you? Or perhaps the plod should only enforce the laws that you want them to? It has been said the Red light cameras would be a good idea, but the number of bikes without rear plates would increase at least 100 fold...Cars and truck's plates would suddenly drop off along a road somewhere. What would you have the copper do? His job? Perhaps picking a better a better spot, yes. But trying to stop a speeding biker is near impossible at the best of time. So now you are trying to defend the RTP, mate you are unreal ???????????????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asquith Production Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, Scott Tracy said: Perhaps it was determined that the helmetless riders were driving under the influence as well. Would that satisfy you? Or perhaps the plod should only enforce the laws that you want them to? It has been said the Red light cameras would be a good idea, but the number of bikes without rear plates would increase at least 100 fold...Cars and truck's plates would suddenly drop off along a road somewhere. What would you have the copper do? His job? Perhaps picking a better a better spot, yes. But trying to stop a speeding biker is near impossible at the best of time. So stopping someone without a helmet should be their for there own safety and then fined to reinforce further behavior. You do not put them in danger to accomplish this. A vehicle from behind could easily have gone over them. Would you have been happy then for such a minor .offence. If he was so concerned he could have noted the number and followed it up. Red light cameras are not the only way of detecting this more dangerous offence. Edited October 13, 2021 by Asquith Production add text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meechai Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 All that cop saw was 200 baht trying to float past So forget safety Forget your post directing traffic Go get that Baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 16 hours ago, bangon04 said: 20 hours ago, Asquith Production said: As for the no helmet offence I have always said its like seat belts the only person you injure or kill is yourself. Their are far more serious offences. If you kill yourself ..... but if you are severely injured or crippled (by not wearing a helmet) you have a major effect on and cost to other members of society. And using up valuable hospital resources, which as far as i can remember was the reason it became law in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 It's not just the cops that stand in the way when directing traffic forcing you to cut corners, rescue services, ferry workers who stand directly in front of your vehicle while pulling up to the one in front, those others that blow whistles at you trying to park blocking your mirror view. Amazing Trusted Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) To be fair, we dont really know the history or back story. Maybe the bike riders are known to police, wanted by the police, have a history of not not stopping etc. To me it looks like the rider is ignoring the police and getting ready to ride off and the police are making sure they dont. Edited October 13, 2021 by Peterw42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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