Popular Post snoop1130 Posted September 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2022 BANGKOK, Sept 2 (TNA) – Traffic fines will be much higher, with the maximum rate of 4,000 baht, on Sept 5 when the newly amended Land Traffic Act will take effect, according to the police. Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat said the amendment increased punishment on the traffic rule violations that were main factors behind road accidents. They included the violation of speed limits, traffic lights and pedestrian crossings, he said. The maximum fine of such offences rose from 1,000 to 4,000 baht, Pol Gen Damrongsak said. The new law also raised the maximum fine from 500 to 2,000 baht for driving in wrong direction and failure to wear a helmet or a seat belt. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1010191 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-09-02 - Cigna 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 2 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted September 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2022 Everything is going up in price , food , energy , taxi fares so why not fines. "However, the law does not require pickup truck passengers on extended space behind the driver’s seat and cargo beds to use a seat belt but their number must not exceed its limit." What is the limit for people in the rear of a pickup ? , 5 10 20 ? regards Worgeordie 10 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cyril sneer Posted September 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2022 33 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: They included the violation of speed limits, traffic lights and pedestrian crossings, he said. where are these located? 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bobtheblob Posted September 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2022 Completely pointless yet again, either mandate all rear passengers need to be strapped in or don't bother at all. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Photoguy21 Posted September 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2022 58 minutes ago, cyril sneer said: where are these located? Usually on the road. It is the best place for them. 1 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jerno Posted September 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2022 More tough laws that won't get enforced, so who cares. Blah...blah.. blah. Great photo op for RTP talking heads can get their name in the news. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dmaxdan Posted September 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2022 The RTP are going to have one hell of a Christmas party this year! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dmaxdan Posted September 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2022 19 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said: Usually on the road. It is the best place for them. Actually that's the worse place for them. Way too dangerous! 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 A post with a trolling image has been removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Quote However, the law does not require pickup truck passengers on extended space behind the driver’s seat cargo beds to use a seat belt Not required as they have none! (extended space) I was quite puzzled when I first noticed that. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted September 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2022 no mention of drunk driving or mobile device use 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 What will they Plan next how about a taxon Everybody that comes here TIT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VinnieK Posted September 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2022 I hope the new fines will stop the 5 year olds from driving Motos. ???? Btw....is there a law allowing school kids to ride a moto to and from school...or are they just tolerated? Scary af this last one 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoffggi Posted September 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2022 11 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The new law also raised the maximum fine from 500 to 2,000 baht for driving in wrong direction and failure to wear a helmet or a seat belt. Will this new law apply to the RTP also ......................LOL 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wealthychef Posted September 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2022 10 hours ago, Jerno said: More tough laws that won't get enforced, so who cares. Blah...blah.. blah. Great photo op for RTP talking heads can get their name in the news. But they will likely boost bribery prices. What is the fine and punishment for an officer accepting a bribe? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bim Smith Posted September 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2022 You can make them 40 thousand BAHT but they are useless without enforcement especially when traffic cops let family and friends through the road blocks with a wave and a smile, something I have witnessed many times 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dallen52 Posted September 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2022 (edited) They need to put down thier phones. Stop playing games. Get off their backsides and enforce the law. Actually do a refresher course on what's breaking the law might be the first step. Edited September 2, 2022 by dallen52 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallen52 Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 55 minutes ago, VinnieK said: I hope the new fines will stop the 5 year olds from driving Motos. ???? Btw....is there a law allowing school kids to ride a moto to and from school...or are they just tolerated? Scary af this last one And up to 4 on a bike. Locals say ok. I find it hard to believe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMCHAROEN Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Try enforcing the laws inside the Sois as well. I've never seen a traffic cop inside a soi. Seems the sois are governed by the residents of the sois as they deem convenient for them, with cars and motorcycles parked in any available gap on the street. 3 passengers on Motorcycles none wearing a helmet. Lately I have observed that the traffic cops are nowhere to be seen even on the roads let alone the sois. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 11 hours ago, Dmaxdan said: The RTP are going to have one hell of a Christmas party this year! Agreed. Bonanza time with no resultant decrease in the daily death toll. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10baht Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The new law also raised the maximum fine from 500 to 2,000 baht for driving in wrong direction and failure to wear a helmet If they really enforced this Thailand wouldn't need to tax farangs who are not tourists 300 baht when arriving in Thailand by air. The Thai government would have so much money it could even buy that submarine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandor Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 12 hours ago, cyril sneer said: where are these located? ...usually in front of schools, hospitals, intersections etc. Fairly easy to identify if painted regularly. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandor Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 54 minutes ago, wealthychef said: But they will likely boost bribery prices. What is the fine and punishment for an officer accepting a bribe? ...there is no such fine; cause RTP do not accept...next! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert got kinky Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, Jerno said: More tough laws that won't get enforced, so who cares. Blah...blah.. blah. Great photo op for RTP talking heads can get their name in the news. More tough laws that won't get enforced, so who cares. Well the speeding fines that will be increased greatly will, so I do. The speed limits in the areas where speed cameras are set up can be very confusing, with 3 different speeds shown within 100 meters in quite a few cases, Saraburi is a minefield to go through. It's almost like the signs were set up in such a way as to generate extra income for the Highway Department/Traffic Police Dept. ???? Whenever I visit my wife's home village, it doesn't matter how carefully I drive (under my wife's back-seat guidance), I will still end up with 2 tickets. A round trip to the North will now cost me Baht 8,000 instead of my normally 'budgeted for' Baht 2,000. Edited to add, I'm sure that my budget for speeding fines was Baht 1,000 and a ticket was 500 and not 1,000. Either way, Baht 8,000 makes the trip too expensive. Er indoors can fly next time she visits her village. Edited September 3, 2022 by Bert got kinky 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rwill Posted September 3, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2022 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat said the amendment increased punishment on the traffic rule violations that were main factors behind road accidents. The main factor behind road accidents is the police not enforcing the laws they already have. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert got kinky Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 (edited) The new law also raised the maximum fine from 500 to 2,000 baht for driving in wrong direction and failure to wear a helmet or a seat belt. So cheaper than going 83 in an 80 zone? Edited September 3, 2022 by Bert got kinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 1 hour ago, VinnieK said: I hope the new fines will stop the 5 year olds from driving Motos. ???? Btw....is there a law allowing school kids to ride a moto to and from school...or are they just tolerated? Scary af this last one My understanding is that kids may use a motorcycle if the is no other forms of transport available. Of course, this permission is abused to the extent, kids in Thailand ride all the time....and never have an issue. There was a promotion some time back whereby the cops distributed helmets to kids.....of course, they were never used! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieK Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, ChrisY1 said: My understanding is that kids may use a motorcycle if the is no other forms of transport available. Of course, this permission is abused to the extent, kids in Thailand ride all the time....and never have an issue. There was a promotion some time back whereby the cops distributed helmets to kids.....of course, they were never used! I shudder what the legal implications would be if someone is involved in an accident wit those urchins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gjoo888 Posted September 3, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2022 (edited) How the heck are Thai people that make 350 Baht a day going to afford paying a 2000 Baht fine, much less a 4000 Baht fine? It's easy to say to not commit the offenses in the first place, but more than a week's pay, or two weeks pay should be a crime itself. A fine of 500 or 1000 Baht would likely have the same deterrent effect, without taking away someone's ability to feed themselves or their family. Edited September 3, 2022 by gjoo888 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 On the week of the 5th, they will make their grandstanding by the end of week they will do their show and tell photo media op as to how successful. But next week everyone will be back indoors playing with their phones. Once a month they will do a road check which people can see and know where they are KM away, As the holiday come up they will have a catchy phrase 5-7 deadly days but go on with your ways because the RTP will be under the tents playing with our phones in the shades on OT. By the beginning of next year they once again will scratch their heads where we go wrong? ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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