snoop1130 Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 PHOTO: Posttoday The Royal Thai Police has set up 3,000 checkpoints so far to prevent traffic accidents during the seven dangerous days of Songkran to help stop drunk driving. The Royal Thai Police estimated that 6.7 million cars will be headed for their hometowns during the five successive holidays (April 13th-17th), which was roughly 300,000 more than last year’s Songkran. Furthermore, Bangkok would see the greatest numbers of cars exiting the city on April 12th and re-entering on April 16th-17th. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Regarding road security, Police Lieutenant General Suwat Chaengyodsuk revealed that over 3,000 checkpoints and 80,000 operators were in operation nationwide to prevent shops from selling liquor outside of the legal selling period and traffic violations, especially drunk driving. Merchants and activities on a risk list would also be monitored closely by the officers in the area. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/04/13/3000-checkpoints-set-up-across-thailand-to-prevent-traffic-accidents-during-7-dangerous-days-of-songkran/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-04-13 - 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted April 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2022 (edited) These checkpoints DO NOT prevent p**s heads from driving. They SOMETIMES catch someone who has been drinking if the guys manning them can be bothered. Edited April 13, 2022 by KannikaP 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted April 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2022 Just now, KannikaP said: These checkpoints DO NOT prevent p**s heads from driving. They SOMETIMES catch someone who has been drinking if the guys manning them can be bothered. Agreed, then there is the additional facet of all the issues and accidents they both directly and indirectly cause. Check-points after a blind corner or just over the brow of a hill - there’s nothing like creating an accident spot out of no-where !!! Then there are the other issues of the tail-backs caused by the check-points which just delay people, frustrate them, some idiots don’t have the self control and try to make up time. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Well at least this year they haven't set up their checkpoint tent on the forecourt of the local booze wholesaler! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bobtheblob Posted April 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2022 Until there is an effective police force it is a waste of time 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Gravy Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 10 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The Royal Thai Police has set up 3,000 checkpoints so far to prevent traffic accidents during the seven dangerous days of Songkran to help stop drunk driving. All show and little substance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Nothing more than, a Facebook, Line, surfing station with fans and chairs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The Royal Thai Police has set up 3,000 checkpoints so far to prevent traffic accidents during the seven dangerous days of Songkran to help stop drunk driving. As DUI seems to be at an all time high maybe a new approach is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 6 hours ago, Bobtheblob said: Until there is an effective police force it is a waste of time Effective court judgement would go a long way too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MyEgo Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The Royal Thai Police has set up 3,000 checkpoints so far to prevent traffic accidents during the seven dangerous days of Songkran to help stop drunk driving. How does this prevent accidents, all I see is people sitting down or some of these checkpoints not even being maned. It's one thing to turn up to sit down and eat Som Tum while being paid, and another about being serious, e.g. breathalysers/arrests. When they decide to follow how most western countries reduce road deaths, then perhaps things will change, but my lights will be out within the next decade so can't see that happening, but thanks for the annual short lived once again amusement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 20 minutes ago, hotchilli said: As DUI seems to be at an all time high maybe a new approach is needed. Yes , but start with the basics first and then work up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 30 minutes ago, hotchilli said: As DUI seems to be at an all time high maybe a new approach is needed. A ban on all alcohol sales over the holiday period??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, jacko45k said: A ban on all alcohol sales over the holiday period??? Don't even joke about that, someone might take you seriously.???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Orinoco said: Yes , but start with the basics first and then work up. In the land where flip-flops rule. Edited April 14, 2022 by hotchilli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, hotchilli said: In the land where flip-flops rule. No hope then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 18 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Don't even joke about that, someone might take you seriously.???? Besides most alcoholics make their own. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Just imagine fantasize if all the many thousands of police manning the pointless checkpoints were all out patrolling the roads to spot dangerous driving. But in Thailand that's too much trouble. Easier to sit in a tent and do nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfill Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Oh dear - that didn't go well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 31 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: Just imagine fantasize if all the many thousands of police manning the pointless checkpoints were all out patrolling the roads to spot dangerous driving. But in Thailand that's too much trouble. Easier to sit in a tent and do nothing. It's hot out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 15 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The Royal Thai Police has set up 3,000 checkpoints so far to prevent traffic accidents during the seven dangerous days of Songkran to help stop drunk driving. No good doing that just for seven days , they must do their job All yea round 24 Hrs a day . and Make the Fines Stiffer ,revoke their license if they got one and impound their vehicle for six months for first offence 2nd + offence Crush the vehicle being a bike ,car ,van ,truck etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 maybe the Prime Minister needs to make a daily "Order" to the RTP to actually do their job every day, rather than only on special occasions.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 6 hours ago, vandeventer said: Besides most alcoholics make their own. Really? I can't make flip-flops when I'm sober let alone drunk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 27 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said: Really? I can't make flip-flops when I'm sober let alone drunk! Most? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anant72 Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 19 hours ago, Bobtheblob said: Until there is an effective police force it is a waste of time Agreed. Those checkpoints serve no purpose. The number of deaths is up compared to last year already. Enforcement of the law must be strict the whole year around, not just on Songkran or the end of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyril sneer Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 my wife drives through these <deleted>faced all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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