Popular Post webfact Posted April 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2022 Picture: Siam Rath Chief of the probation department Witawan Sunthornkhajit was in upbeat but realistic mood ahead of the so called "seven deadly days" on the infamous Thai roads at Songkran. He said that it was true that road accident fatalities in 2021 had fallen but much of that can be put down to the pandemic, closure of clubs and pubs, a lot of checkpoints, non-existent Songkran and New Year holidays coupled with much fewer people travelling. He warned there was a high chance of this year being worse whether it was figures for the Songkran holidays or the year in general. Key to having an impact on the deathtoll is addressing DUI. With the backing of justice minister Somsak Thepsuthin the probation department would be issuing EM or electric monitoring bracelets to offenders again this year. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The message at an event outside Fortune Town in downtown Bangkok yesterday was drive safely so there will be less accidents. One picture published by Siam Rath showed Witawan and a local cop painting a kerb. Behind them was a placard saying in Thai "Mao Mai Khap" - Don't drink and drive. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-12 - Aetna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - 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 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted April 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2022 How will painting a kerb stop someone drinking then driving? 13 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dmaxdan Posted April 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2022 15 minutes ago, webfact said: Key to having an impact on the deathtoll is addressing DUI. Just crush the offenders cars and be done with it! 16 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wiggy Posted April 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2022 It often doesn’t matter how carefully you drive if thousands are driving around p***ed. 22 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mancub Posted April 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2022 8 minutes ago, KannikaP said: How will painting a kerb stop someone drinking then driving? It won't. but at least the victim will gave a chance of seeing what sent him flying. Unless "blind" drunk ! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted April 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2022 Kerb as in Curb, but painting one will not curb the DUI accidents... 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 If their DUI policing is anything like their 'Kerb' language skills, i feel pity for the fools. (paraphrasing Mr. T)... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted April 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2022 Dazzled by the paint on the kerb Somchai fell into a micro sleep only to wake up to find his brakes had failed ???? 1 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 The yearly big excitement about the "Songkran carnage". It never has been true at least for the number of road deaths. There is nothing better for road safety than big fat jams/gridlocks. (and of course the Covid downturn, bans add to that) Sunday's numbers must be among the lowest ever seen, 21 deaths of which 16 on motorbike. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post keithkarmann Posted April 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2022 Until Thais get the rid of the idea that they can't be wrong at anything, nothing is going to change because it is always the fault of someone else. The road carnage is never going to decrease. 14 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Better stay at home with all these crazy people coming out at once. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rtco Posted April 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Dmaxdan said: Just crush the offenders cars and be done with it! With them in it! 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RafPinto Posted April 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2022 A police officer working. Picture of the year. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Almer Posted April 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2022 20 minutes ago, keithkarmann said: Until Thais get the rid of the idea that they can't be wrong at anything, nothing is going to change because it is always the fault of someone else. The road carnage is never going to decrease. Correct, I’ve had my wife’s family listen to a 15 year old about driving skills and totally ignore my 50years vocational exp, they are never wrong and I am never to old to learn 6 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFETY FIRST Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Why are the cops painting the roads? Anything to get out of doing their duty and pulling over people riding unregistered, untaxed, unroadworthy motorbikes and without helmets. Oh well, at least their out and about, not stuck in their air conditioned police boxes eating their somtam. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Photoguy21 Posted April 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2022 10 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said: Why are the cops painting the roads? Anything to get out of doing their duty and pulling over people riding unregistered, untaxed, unroadworthy motorbikes and without helmets. Oh well, at least their out and about, not stuck in their air conditioned police boxes eating their somtam. They may not be wearing a helmet but they are probably wearing a face mask so doesnt that give the same protection? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 The official translation of "Mao Mai Khap" is "don't drive drunk". No one in the alcohol business wants to stop anyone having a drink, just don't get drunk... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asquith Production Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Acknowledging theirs a problem and doing little about it is probably worse than just burying your head in the sand.; 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post off road pat Posted April 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2022 3 hours ago, Dmaxdan said: Just crush the offenders cars and be done with it! Nah,...Confiscate the car and sell it !!! The proceeds would be used to help innocent victims of road accidents !!! 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, webfact said: Key to having an impact on the deathtoll is addressing DUI. So the crackdowns over the last decade or more aren't working... maybe change something? Or if you're short on new ideas paint something... worked for the pedestrian crossings. Edited April 12, 2022 by hotchilli 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 4 hours ago, KannikaP said: How will painting a kerb stop someone drinking then driving? They might trip and break a leg before getting in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jethro69 Posted April 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2022 4 hours ago, Dmaxdan said: Just crush the offenders cars and be done with it! Cannot, the bank owns the cars. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piewarmer Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 (edited) Those red and white striped kerbs mean absolutely no parking (unless using hazard lights), Songtaews and Tuk-Tuks also exempted. Edited April 12, 2022 by piewarmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, keithkarmann said: Until Thais get the rid of the idea that they can't be wrong at anything, nothing is going to change because it is always the fault of someone else. The road carnage is never going to decrease. And that will never happen. The being wrong part I mean. Edited April 12, 2022 by overherebc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThaiFelix Posted April 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2022 (edited) Herein is the gist of the problem. Last year a 14 year old girl on a motor cycle, with 2 mates on the back, were skylarking in the soi behind us when they hit a 10 year old and broke his leg. My Thai sister in law, a bright university educated lass with a high end job, was called in to liaise between the families over compensation. Two weeks later she posts a video on facebook of her own 10 year old riding a motorcycle in a suburban street, minus helmet, and boasting how clever she is!! Do you see whats missing? Edited April 12, 2022 by ThaiFelix 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Warrior Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 like the picture police painting kerb line !!! bet Thai's dont know what this means ??? most Thai's dont know which way to drive & what red light means and yellow box at traffic lights .most think it a place park prior to light change !!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadee1947 Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 5 hours ago, KannikaP said: How will painting a kerb stop someone drinking then driving? No hands free to hold a bottle? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundooman Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 31 minutes ago, piewarmer said: Those red and white striped kerbs mean absolutely no parking (unless using hazard lights), Songtaews and Tuk-Tuks also exempted. Those yellow and white stripes look yellow and white to me........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 5 hours ago, Wiggy said: It often doesn’t matter how carefully you drive if thousands are driving around p***ed. And each year at Songkran tens of thousands are caught not even having a license. Not that that would make any difference....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas Paul KNIGHT Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 2 hours ago, rtco said: With them in it! How many Police Cars will be crushed then I WONDER ..........................lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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