Popular Post snoop1130 Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 Royal Thai Police yesterday under the leadership of Roy Inkpairoj, Deputy Commander of the Police Force, rolled out a campaign to enforce ten key traffic safety rules during the long public holiday period from July 28 to August 2. The measures taken to protect citizens during their holiday travels aim to prevent and reduce road accidents. Inkpairoj issued a radio order to police officers across the country to enforce ten key traffic safety laws aimed at alleviating the main causes of road accidents. The violations include exceeding the speed limit, disregarding traffic signals, drink driving, overtaking in tight spaces, motorcyclists not wearing helmets, and passengers not wearing seatbelts, among others. Police were instructed to set up roadblocks and alcohol inspection points in areas prone to accidents or lawbreakers. The police avoided overlapping units and selected areas based on the local accident situation. They are mobilising rapid response teams to enforce laws. For any vehicular accidents involving injuries or fatalities, investigating officers were instructed to check the blood alcohol level of every driver involved to ensure robust traffic safety. People found guilty of any offences will be fully prosecuted for all offences. Police are required to review lawbreakers’ criminal history which could make them subject to additional or increased punishment. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Police will focus on ten traffic safety laws over the upcoming holiday. (via KhaoSod) Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-police-enforce-ten-main-traffic-laws-during-long-public-holiday-to-ensure-citizen-safety-and-prevent-accidents -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-28 - 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. 1 1 1 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NoDisplayName Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 15 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: rolled out a campaign to enforce ten key traffic safety rules during the long public holiday period What of the non-holiday periods? No enfor................... Never mind. Stupid question. Carry on. 12 2 3 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 I haven't seen anything on the roads yet that shows they are checking..Only yesterday there was a policeman at a roundabout and it was quit a mess but he only was watching and doing nothing to let the traffic go smoothly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pattjock Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 Must be good to be a traffic police in Thailand, they only work for a week every 3-4 months. 2 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanongCat Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 44 minutes ago, ikke1959 said: I haven't seen anything on the roads yet that shows they are checking..Only yesterday there was a policeman at a roundabout and it was quit a mess but he only was watching and doing nothing to let the traffic go smoothly... Kameras Comrad ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Yorkshire Tea Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, RanongCat said: Kameras Comrad ! They work all year, but from what I read on here, the fines in the mail just get binned ???? 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanongCat Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, Yorkshire Tea said: They work all year, but from what I read on here, the fines in the mail just get binned ???? Task at hand done . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Is it April 1st again? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kimamey Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 2 hours ago, ikke1959 said: I haven't seen anything on the roads yet that shows they are checking..Only yesterday there was a policeman at a roundabout and it was quit a mess but he only was watching and doing nothing to let the traffic go smoothly... I can't say I've seen any police in the last 2 days. I assumed they were working from home. I can't say I blame them, it's very dangerous out there with all the poor driving skills that go unchecked. I wonder who's responsible? 3 1 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gottfrid Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 3 hours ago, snoop1130 said: and passengers not wearing seatbelts, among others. Does that mean they will overlook overcrowded loads of people sitting in the cargo area of pick-ups? 3 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2long Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 So, it's news that the police need to enforce laws because it's a long weekend? I'll drive like a <deleted> for the rest of the year then... but not this weekend. Am I safe? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lordgrinz Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 Thailand has the same percentage of police officers per 100,000 people as the USA, yet for some reason we never see them enforcing any rules/laws, unless in one of these publicity stunts. If they were out patrolling the roads daily and enforcing the existing laws (again Thai laws/rules almost exactly the same as other countries) they could make a big difference in safety here in Thailand, which would attract way more "quality tourist". 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Davidlong Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 1 hour ago, lordgrinz said: Thailand has the same percentage of police officers per 100,000 people as the USA, yet for some reason we never see them enforcing any rules/laws, unless in one of these publicity stunts. If they were out patrolling the roads daily and enforcing the existing laws (again Thai laws/rules almost exactly the same as other countries) they could make a big difference in safety here in Thailand, which would attract way more "quality tourist". Yes, I totally agree with you, that's what I thought too. I don't know why it can't be like that.. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Venom Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 7 hours ago, Davidlong said: 8 hours ago, lordgrinz said: Thailand has the same percentage of police officers per 100,000 people as the USA, yet for some reason we never see them enforcing any rules/laws, unless in one of these publicity stunts. If they were out patrolling the roads daily and enforcing the existing laws (again Thai laws/rules almost exactly the same as other countries) they could make a big difference in safety here in Thailand, which would attract way more "quality tourist". Yes, I totally agree with you, that's what I thought too. I don't know why it can't be like that.. Maybe you should go home then. ???? 1 4 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Aussie999 Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 26 minutes ago, Venom said: Maybe you should go home then. ???? Wow, that's a helpful comment, must have taken a while to think of it. 4 1 8 6 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 8 hours ago, lordgrinz said: they could make a big difference in safety here in Thailand, which would attract way more "quality tourist". Ask someone from your country how many fatalities each year in Thailand and they won't have a clue! Road accidents don't keep tourists away! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AhFarangJa Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: For any vehicular accidents involving injuries or fatalities, investigating officers were instructed to check the blood alcohol level of every driver involved to ensure robust traffic safety. People found guilty of any offences will be fully prosecuted for all offences. Except for drivers in Mercedes, BMW's, and other Hi-So drivers. 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 13 hours ago, NoDisplayName said: What of the non-holiday periods? No enfor................... Never mind. Stupid question. Carry on. Carry-on as normal 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AustinRacing Posted July 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2023 Makes perfect mathematical sense. More cars on the road + more reasons to pull cars over = big opportunity to receive cash in place of an infringement ticket ——> more money to spend on Mia Noi 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cardinalblue Posted July 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Venom said: Maybe you should go home then. ???? It’s too dangerous to get to the airport 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, lordgrinz said: Thailand has the same percentage of police officers per 100,000 people as the USA, yet for some reason we never see them enforcing any rules/laws, unless in one of these publicity stunts. If they were out patrolling the roads daily and enforcing the existing laws (again Thai laws/rules almost exactly the same as other countries) they could make a big difference in safety here in Thailand, which would attract way more "quality tourist". I don't think that is correct in application sense. I once sat with the Vice Mayor of Pattaya and he explain how the country is funded. Although they get more money than other provinces being in the EEC, they are funded by register resident doing so isn't as easy as one thinks. Just because one see all the hotels and tourist in doesn't mean Pattaya gets all the taxes. Then 8-10 years ago at this situation down he noted there is official like 350-400 official on payroll, that included police, fire, immigration, government doctors, nurses, teachers one would think no way City Hall had more than that number. Immigtation for example you see a handful that wears the official uniform everyone else is on contract which are the majority. Reason Bangkok with the largest register residents have so much more. Then the function of the police isn't what it is compare to the West the reason we wonder where is everyone. If true the comparison not everyone is equal and doing what they are suppose to be doing. In Pattaya Darkside I see a number of police riding around on one bike with another all they do is go around and collect their protection money, you see them at markets directing traffic. Edited July 29, 2023 by thailand49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyphodb Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 10 hours ago, lordgrinz said: Thailand has the same percentage of police officers per 100,000 people as the USA, yet for some reason we never see them enforcing any rules/laws, unless in one of these publicity stunts. If they were out patrolling the roads daily and enforcing the existing laws (again Thai laws/rules almost exactly the same as other countries) they could make a big difference in safety here in Thailand, which would attract way more "quality tourist". And if they got equivalent pay they might just work a little more... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennw Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 hour ago, 2baht said: Ask someone from your country how many fatalities each year in Thailand and they won't have a clue! Road accidents don't keep tourists away! But some of them dont go home, but the news does. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 minute ago, kennw said: But some of them dont go home, but the news does. By far the majority are locals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post klauskunkel Posted July 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) RTP to Public: we will enforce 10 laws over the next 6 days. Public to RTP: We are humbled by your generosity and understand your need to take the rest of the year off to recover from such a colossal feat. Edited July 29, 2023 by klauskunkel 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leither69 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Venom said: Maybe you should go home then. ???? Bit of venom in that comment!! Did someone steal your toys? 2 hours ago, Venom said: Maybe you should go home then. ???? Edited July 29, 2023 by leither69 Correction 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetpeter Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Traffic police at lights in car, motorbikes next to him , no crash helmets. Did sweet FA, too busy looking for a big truck to hassle. as for the market trucks overloaded completely ignored. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 14 hours ago, pattjock said: Must be good to be a traffic police in Thailand, they only work for a week every 3-4 months. Wrong, I thought they worked near the end of month to get their criteria before payday? Saw quite a few ummm inspection checkpoints along the way south the other day. But driving on Friday morning I saw nothing to help elevate the congestion caused by minor fender benders. No cops arriving at the scene to get them to move to the side of the road.. however, I saw in other places several just standing around on the side of the road. My normal 5 hour drive turned into an almost 10 hour drive. Hmph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted July 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2023 Note to the dummies at the highway patrol. You don't bust anyone for not wearing a seat belt, reckless driving or speeding, at a roadblock. You find them driving on the highway. If you guys would actually engage in patrolling the highways, things could be alot safer. There would be a deterrent. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pinot Posted July 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2023 11 hours ago, lordgrinz said: Thailand has the same percentage of police officers per 100,000 people as the USA, yet for some reason we never see them enforcing any rules/laws, unless in one of these publicity stunts. If they were out patrolling the roads daily and enforcing the existing laws (again Thai laws/rules almost exactly the same as other countries) they could make a big difference in safety here in Thailand, which would attract way more "quality tourist". The BIB are not equipped or trained for traffic law enforcement and that will not be changing any time soon. Culturally, the police have little respect. Half the people don't even have driver's licenses. If a license is suspended the person will continue to drivewith only small fines. Children regularly drive and drive dangerously fast. Between the police not enforcing laws and the people not caring about the laws, you get the most dangerous place to drive in the world. Nothing is going to change. TIT. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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