Popular Post webfact Posted November 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2021 Picture: Manager Thai social media was abuzz with comment after tourists were stopped for traffic misdemeanors on motorcycles in Phuket. RTP spokesman Maj-Gen Khemmarin Hatsiri said that traffic police were out making sure that everyone was safe and following the rules on Ratuthit 200 Years Road near the Bangla intersection. They were checking both Thais and foreigners on motorcycles for misdemeanors like not wearing helmets or not having a licence. It was standard practice, he said. He notes that Phuket provincial chief Pol Maj-Gen Sermphan Sirikhong would stand for no backhanders being taken by traffic police and promised offenders would face disciplinary action or criminal prosecution. But he also noted that police were within their rights to let off those who were breaking the law as a first offence and show leniency. The spokesman told Manager that police were requesting that motorcycle rental shops checked tourists' documents and said that it was important that tourists knew the requirements and road rules before taking to the roads. ASEAN NOW notes that Phuket has been at the forefront of the reopening of Thailand. Manager did not make it clear whether there was online criticism of the police for picking on tourists or taking bribes in this case. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-11-25 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoffggi Posted November 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2021 Police will face trouble if caught taking bribes Maybe this headline should read - Police will face trouble if caught NOT taking bribes .............................LOL 23 2 52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soi3eddie Posted November 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2021 (edited) Finances are clearly tight if they are stopping and fining Thais now. A few years ago I was at this location and watched the cops stopping many bikes. They were only stopping farangs, most who were wearing helmets, for licence checks and fining pretty much all of them. At the same time there were hundreds of Thais riding past helmetless and often 3 or 4 per motorbike who didn't even get a glance from the cops. Edited November 25, 2021 by soi3eddie 64 2 4 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted November 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2021 I think some of these tourist need to get a grip and follow the laws, Lots of tourist I have spoken to seem to think being fined or handing money over at the roadside is some form of corruption or bribe, I remember talking to a couple of tourist in the bar a couple of years ago and they was asking me about police corruption, if you are committing a road traffic offence and you get fined how is that corruption............? Right now you are drinking in the bar you have no helmets, I saw you pull up, do you have a license on you.........Nope! so right away there is 3 offenses, Oh bye the way do you have your passports on you? Nope, ok add that to the list So if you get fined tonight with that little lot you are calling that corruption? I told them I have lived here 25 years and been fined twice and both times was my fault, 33 1 3 3 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mancub Posted November 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2021 15 minutes ago, ChipButty said: I think some of these tourist need to get a grip and follow the laws, Lots of tourist I have spoken to seem to think being fined or handing money over at the roadside is some form of corruption or bribe, I remember talking to a couple of tourist in the bar a couple of years ago and they was asking me about police corruption, if you are committing a road traffic offence and you get fined how is that corruption............? Right now you are drinking in the bar you have no helmets, I saw you pull up, do you have a license on you.........Nope! so right away there is 3 offenses, Oh bye the way do you have your passports on you? Nope, ok add that to the list So if you get fined tonight with that little lot you are calling that corruption? I told them I have lived here 25 years and been fined twice and both times was my fault, Often hard to follow the "rules" when they're sometimes made up or at best selectively implemented. 26 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yogi yogi Posted November 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2021 28 minutes ago, ChipButty said: I think some of these tourist need to get a grip and follow the laws, Lots of tourist I have spoken to seem to think being fined or handing money over at the roadside is some form of corruption or bribe, I remember talking to a couple of tourist in the bar a couple of years ago and they was asking me about police corruption, if you are committing a road traffic offence and you get fined how is that corruption............? Right now you are drinking in the bar you have no helmets, I saw you pull up, do you have a license on you.........Nope! so right away there is 3 offenses, Oh bye the way do you have your passports on you? Nope, ok add that to the list So if you get fined tonight with that little lot you are calling that corruption? I told them I have lived here 25 years and been fined twice and both times was my fault, `i have to carry passport with me. how about a copy of it 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yogi yogi Posted November 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2021 i would have to carry my passport with me on my moto in addition to carrying my dl. and international drivers license. ? in addition to carry ing moto rental docs.????? that is at least 4 docs i need to produce? isnt a copy of passport page enuf 4 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yogi yogi Posted November 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2021 what is a backhander? 1 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mac Mickmanus Posted November 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 hour ago, webfact said: The spokesman told Manager that police were requesting that motorcycle rental shops checked tourists' documents and said that it was important that tourists knew the requirements and road rules before taking to the roads. It wouldnt take long to explain the road rules in Thailand . 1 . Avoid Police checks .......................thats about it 13 2 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tonray Posted November 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2021 Article Title needs correction: "Police will face trouble if caught taking bribes....and not sharing with higher ups" 13 3 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 4MyEgo Posted November 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, yogi yogi said: `i have to carry passport with me. how about a copy of it No one carries their passport with them, a photo of your passport page and entry stamp/tourist visa/TM 6 should be enough on your mobile. Original international driving/riding permit, licence driving/riding licence from your country should do it, and the rental agreement. Make sure the bike is registered and wear a helmet and you will get waved on, simple really. EDIT: Also a backhander is giving the cop money. Edited November 25, 2021 by 4MyEgo 9 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiasurfer Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 My double lol of the day... ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 36 minutes ago, yogi yogi said: `i have to carry passport with me. how about a copy of it Debatable but a copy should be enough 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RafPinto Posted November 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2021 36 minutes ago, yogi yogi said: what is a backhander? Ask the lady at the massage shop. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 A lot of tourist rent a motorbike using their driving license the police have been onto that for few years, Make sure your license covers you to ride a bike, I think the law also now states you must have an International Driving Permit 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted November 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2021 51 minutes ago, yogi yogi said: what is a backhander? a secret payment, typically one made illegally; a bribe. "a fortune had been paid in backhanders to local officials" 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Karma80 Posted November 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2021 (edited) "Hi, I would like to report a police officer taking a bribe" "Do you have a receipt to prove it?" Please. This is Thailand. Corruption is a way of life. Edited November 25, 2021 by Karma80 13 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 2 hours ago, webfact said: They were checking both Thais and foreigners on motorcycles for misdemeanors like not wearing helmets or not having a licence. It was standard practice, he said. Now I am wondering why so many people still don't follow the rules if they are checking helmets and driverslicenses..I all those years I should think eveyrbody a=was fined alredy several times, or is it only at a checkpoint now and then that they do the standard practice??? But with more tourists it is easier to earn some money... but who cares.. Let the tourists come in and wonder why there less every time 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chris.B Posted November 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 hour ago, ChipButty said: I think some of these tourist need to get a grip and follow the laws, Lots of tourist I have spoken to seem to think being fined or handing money over at the roadside is some form of corruption or bribe, I remember talking to a couple of tourist in the bar a couple of years ago and they was asking me about police corruption, if you are committing a road traffic offence and you get fined how is that corruption............? Right now you are drinking in the bar you have no helmets, I saw you pull up, do you have a license on you.........Nope! so right away there is 3 offenses, Oh bye the way do you have your passports on you? Nope, ok add that to the list So if you get fined tonight with that little lot you are calling that corruption? I told them I have lived here 25 years and been fined twice and both times was my fault, If they are fined they should be given an official receipt. No receipt = corruption. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi yogi Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 2 hours ago, 4MyEgo said: No one carries their passport with them, a photo of your passport page and entry stamp/tourist visa/TM 6 should be enough on your mobile. Original international driving/riding permit, licence driving/riding licence from your country should do it, and the rental agreement. Make sure the bike is registered and wear a helmet and you will get waved on, simple really. EDIT: Also a backhander is giving the cop money. what if im shirtless with nipple piercing will that be frowned upon by the white helmet cops 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MyEgo Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 minute ago, yogi yogi said: what if im shirtless with nipple piercing will that be frowned upon by the white helmet cops Try it out and see what happens, maybe he will give your nipple a little squeeze, that or if your wearing a chain with it, ripping the chain off of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted November 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2021 Police will face trouble if caught taking bribes. Interesting how that is worded......'if caught' as opposed to...... Police will face trouble if they take bribes 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie machine Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 standard practice indeed. the 200 baht "courtesy stop" maybe it's more now, with less victims, they must up the ante. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 The old normal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post frankie machine Posted November 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Chris.B said: If they are fined they should be given an official receipt. No receipt = corruption. gee, what if you're doing absolutely nothing wrong and you get stopped and fined anyway? it's happened to me and my driver. of course , we had the option of not paying the 200. we would simply have to sit in the cab on the side of the road for a few hours until the cops shut down their little scam for the day. the driver was nearly in tears, he said: " i no understand thai policeman". i told him i understand thai policeman very well. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andrew65 Posted November 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2021 Some years ago an old friend was riding his rented motorbike in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, when he was pulled over by some cops. He was a bit worried because he had a small amount of cannabis in his bag. He wasn't wearing a crash helmet, so the cops said they would have to fine him. When he asked how much, they said "Up to you" (heard that before!?)????. So he handed over a crisp $10 bill. When he handed the bike back to the renter he related his tale of woe to the guy. the man became visibly angry and said "Why you give $10, $2 more than enough!"???? 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 No.. not another police take bribes article, guys guys guys, i ran out jokes to post for such to "news" long times ago, this one is the best and the last i have, no more "police takes bribes" please... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inThailand Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Are high season bribe prices now in effect? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satcommlee Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 4 hours ago, webfact said: But he also noted that police were within their rights to let off those who were breaking the law as a first offence and show leniency. What a great statement that basically says "carry on selling leniency guys!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi yogi Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 52 minutes ago, 4MyEgo said: Try it out and see what happens, maybe he will give your nipple a little squeeze, that or if your wearing a chain with it, ripping the chain off of it. i dont do chains with police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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