Popular Post webfact 166774 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 INN Thai Caption: Police urge Thais not to drink alcohol at Songkran to lessen accidents INN reported that RTP chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat has asked his compatriots to not drink alcohol at the upcoming Songkran festival. The chief accepted that Songkran was a celebration but pointed out that drinking carried risks and people were better off not to. With Covid restrictions now largely a thing of the past INN said that many people were expected to return to their homes in the countryside to celebrate the holidays. This media also mentioned that only four people will be allowed in the back of pick-ups, a story reported elsewhere on ASEAN NOW today. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-03-30 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 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 1 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post keith101 15466 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 For locals in my area Songkran is all about getting drunk and extremely loud music/karaoke until very late and the same goes for when people die . The last party resulted in most people getting Covid with some going to hospital including my wifes mother . 2 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post toofarnorth 6292 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 '.....................drinking carried risks and people were better off not to'. Talk about stating the bleedin obvious. Well done Kitti. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo 12368 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 27 minutes ago, webfact said: Police urge Thais not to drink alcohol at Songkran Ah ha. So it is OK for foreigners to drink! 🍻🥂 Damm. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelforbes 4867 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 9 minutes ago, toofarnorth said: '.....................drinking carried risks and people were better off not to'. Talk about stating the bleedin obvious. Well done Kitti. Obvious to you perhaps, not so for many uneducated Thai's. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 63835 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 The RTP chief preaching correct and responsible bahavior. This is rich. Try setting an example for the people, and yakking less. 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkk6060 19412 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 Noone will listen this is the 3 year break out party. Unfortunatley, it will probably produce the highest accident and death total ever. 2 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BestB 14790 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 yea good luck with that one, putting aside never worked before, highly unlikely to work after 3 years of not having one at all 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pique Dard 1346 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 54 minutes ago, webfact said: The chief accepted that Songkran was a celebration but pointed out that drinking carried risks and people were better off not to. ...what about "weeds"? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogs smith 2583 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 nanny state. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EVENKEEL 12593 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 May as well ask Thais to stop breathing..... 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra 59056 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 Every year the chief of police utters the same words and every year they're ignored, In 2022, A total of 1,917 road accidents were reported and 278 people were killed during the “Seven Dangerous Days” of the Songkran Festival, so let's this year, i personally hope that everyone will be safe and enjoys the holiday and goes back home safely. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat 713 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 A lot of outraged replies to this sensible advice. Which is standard for other police forces around the world at xmas, New Years etc. No big deal. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie 59431 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 The urge to drink ,will always be greater than urge of the Police chief to refrain , and this will lead to many deaths at this time , happens every year , affects many families who may lose their breadwinners .young people. regards worgeordie 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabiedabruce 130 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 'urges' and 'refrain' 😅 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead 11489 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 A post with a trolling image has been removed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoner 6133 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 26 minutes ago, Goat said: A lot of outraged replies to this sensible advice. Which is standard for other police forces around the world at xmas, New Years etc. No big deal. good thing in canada hundreds of people are not slaughtered at new years etc. on the roads in a few days. no big deal. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 28888 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Halfway up soi 88 HH last night a popup road block stop appeared in the middle of nowhere checking DD it was the first ever positive stop for me looking for drinking. when we explained we only had a water at Sizzler that seemed to satisfice the officer there was no money to be made and was waved on our way so drivers beware don't drink and drive 🤔 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thingamabob 5519 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 (edited) 2 hours ago, Pique Dard said: ...what about "weeds"? If you mean cannabis it encourages peace and quiet as opposed to alcohol which encourages aggression and noise. Edited March 30 by Thingamabob One letter missing. 1 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli 51553 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 4 hours ago, webfact said: RTP chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat has asked his compatriots to not drink alcohol at the upcoming Songkran festival. Yep, that'll work. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli 51553 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 3 hours ago, bob smith said: nanny state. Nanny knows best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 12004 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Why only urge people not to drink with Songkran or New Years holiday and why not during all the other days instead of stupid commercials and shows on TV?? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pique Dard 1346 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 7 hours ago, Thingamabob said: If you mean cannabis it encourages peace and quiet as opposed to alcohol which encourages aggression and noise. yes i mean cannabis...yet driving under influence of cannabis is "wrong". why in case smoking it "encourages peace and quiet"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale 13428 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 21 hours ago, Goat said: A lot of outraged replies to this sensible advice. Which is standard for other police forces around the world at xmas, New Years etc. No big deal. Refrain from drinking alcohol and drink responsibally are two different things. The former being do not drink alcohol the latter is self explanatory. Of cource this is an uttery rediculous utterance. Think about how many Thais drink alcohol on Buddhist holidays where alcohol sales are 'banned'. Personally I have no problem buying alcohol on these days apart from I can't get it from 711 etc. Fine by me because the mom and pop shop 50 metres from my closet 711 sells beer cheeper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB 14790 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 23 hours ago, Goat said: A lot of outraged replies to this sensible advice. Which is standard for other police forces around the world at xmas, New Years etc. No big deal. Police around the world issue warning not to drink and drive, instead of not to drink at all Police around the world also issue warning about stiff penalties for those who do, such as triple demerit points and triple the normal fine amounts, in addition to setting up triple the amount of checkpoints Thailand penalty, even if unable to pay off on the spot, is 3000-8000 baht fine in court and off to driving right after paying the fine. Mind you 8000 is for second or third offense, first is 3000-5000 depending on your reading 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale 13428 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 1 hour ago, BestB said: Police around the world issue warning not to drink and drive, instead of not to drink at all Police around the world also issue warning about stiff penalties for those who do, such as triple demerit points and triple the normal fine amounts, in addition to setting up triple the amount of checkpoints Thailand penalty, even if unable to pay off on the spot, is 3000-8000 baht fine in court and off to driving right after paying the fine. Mind you 8000 is for second or third offense, first is 3000-5000 depending on your reading I know someone who got done on a Friday evening. Choices were wait in the lock up until monday go to court and the fine is Bt10k or pay us Bt20k and drive home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB 14790 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 19 hours ago, dinsdale said: I know someone who got done on a Friday evening. Choices were wait in the lock up until monday go to court and the fine is Bt10k or pay us Bt20k and drive home. I have no doubt you know someone , but I am certain you don not have a faintest clue what fine would be given in court by the judge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale 13428 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 15 minutes ago, BestB said: I have no doubt you know someone , but I am certain you don not have a faintest clue what fine would be given in court by the judge Your right but we all know that going to court can be avoided as can going to jail or reducing jail time etc by handing over money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady 9832 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 On 3/30/2023 at 10:25 AM, toofarnorth said: '.....................drinking carried risks and people were better off not to'. Talk about stating the bleedin obvious. Well done Kitti. Thailand: Hub of doing things that carry risks that people are better off not doing... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb 1722 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 I think there's a better chance people will wear helmets rather than stop drinking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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