snoop1130 Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 The national police chief has ordered an urgent investigation into an allegation that overloaded trucks displaying a special sticker would not be checked or have to use weighbridges. Move Forward party list MP-elect Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, who revealed the problem, claims that stickers on the windscreens of overloaded trucks meant that the trucks’ operators had paid bribes, so that their trucks would not be inspected or weighed. A truck without the sticker will be stopped at every checkpoint and weighed at every weighbridge, Wiroj said. Caption: Photo : Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn’s Facebook Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/investigation-ordered-into-special-sticker-on-overweight-trucks/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-05-29 - 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pedrogaz Posted May 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2023 Never...not in Thailand. Those overloaded trucks are a UNESCO protected cultural heritage. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz1 Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 There is a weighbridge near me just built and for the last year I have never seen a truck on it again force the law but no hang on this is Thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 I was told about a sticker which a motorcycle rider used to indicate his special connection to the police. Since then I am aware of this kind of communication. Just today I saw lots of taxi-no-meter parking on Sukhumvit. Somehow they all had the same sticker on the back... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Move Forward party list MP-elect Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, who revealed the problem, claims that stickers on the windscreens of overloaded trucks meant that the trucks’ operators had paid bribes, so that their trucks would not be inspected or weighed A sorted sticker... fine paid in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post klauskunkel Posted May 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2023 I'm sure there's a Sticker Course at the Police Academy for cadets. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: I was told about a sticker which a motorcycle rider used to indicate his special connection to the police. Since then I am aware of this kind of communication. Just today I saw lots of taxi-no-meter parking on Sukhumvit. Somehow they all had the same sticker on the back... There was an old Thai guy attended one of the Expat Clubs once selling these badges and his USP was if the police saw it, they would leave you alone. I also saw him in a small Soi PO GGB, where he seemed to be well known. Edited May 30, 2023 by jacko45k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Another blot on RTP's black reputation. No wonder 40 young people are killed every day, the cops are out selling stickers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Wonder how much that is pulling in over a year, the Police always find a way to "earn" extra money , they seem to have no qualms about what damage an overloaded truck could cause ,never mind loss of life, you cam imagine at scene of accident , stickers first things to be removed........ regards worgeodie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajae Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 saw it yesterday on the way to Krabbi, truck had 2 plus metres on load sticking out the back of the tray on bent metal supports, was way too high as well, went through the weigh station without any problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctkong Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Sticker on trucks racket had been around for ages . I had a friend from chonburi 2 decades ago who had a fleet of trucks with special stickers sourced from Thai mafia . The stickers denoted that ‘fines’ were already paid to relevant authorities in advance so all they had to do is brazenly overload to make up for their investments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 So what? When I was a Tourist Police Volunteer in Lanna and Isaan, and along with my Volunteer colleagues, Tourist Police stickers were allowed on our vehicles so that when attending festivals and other such events, we had direct access to parking areas for officials. I must admit the stickers did give "free passage" through RTP checkpoints, often with a friendly salute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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