The Royal Thai Police are introducing more options for testing drunk drivers, including more timely hospital testing. The new measures were endorsed by the Thai Cabinet yesterday, says deputy government spokesman Kharom Polpornklang.

 

The measures are in line with Sections 5 and 142 of the Land Transport Act and have been reviewed by various government departments, including the Justice Ministry, the Public Health Ministry, the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the Court of Justice.

 

Kharom adds that while there has been no change to the legal limit for alcohol, which remains at 0.05% (50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood), the authorities can now test other body fluids, such as urine, in addition to the alcohol breath test and blood test.

 

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At first I thought they would do more on testing their driving skills. Doh!

For starters, how about harsh sentences for first time offenders instead of just a fine. Fill the jails up with drunken drivers would be an effective way to scare the bejeezus out of those that may consider committing a stupid act.

6 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Royal Thai Police are introducing more options for testing drunk drivers

Options:

- 3000 BT = Speeding Ticket/No DUI

- 5000 BT = Misdemeanor ticket and warning

- 10,000 BT = No Ticket

Thai Cabinet Considers New Alcohol Measurement Method for Drivers: Urine Tests Proposed by Royal Thai 
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

At 1:30 PM, on January 30th, 2024, Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, the Thai Deputy Government Spokesperson, publicly revealed the Thai Cabinet meeting results regarding a bill for alcohol measurement by adding a body fluid measurement such as urine.

The Royal Thai Police proposed a draft ministerial regulation issued under the Land Traffic Act, Section 5, Paragraph 1, and Section 142, to the Thai cabinet to consider adding a new method of alcohol content measurement.

 

Previously, the police would ask drivers to blow into an alcohol meter to measure alcohol content. If a blood test was required, the drivers had to give consent.

 

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Getting totally smashed, then riding or driving home, is the norm in Thailand.

Until that attitude is changed,  nothing will change, no matter what new rules

or regulations are introduced.

 

 

I have an unusual suggestion, how about getting the highway patrol to actually patrol the highway? Then when people are swerving and behaving in an erratic manner they can be pulled over and tested for alcohol. Right now it seems like they're limited to these ridiculous roadblocks. 

 

And while they're at it the lazy highway patrol could pull over people for reckless driving, what a concept. 

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

The Royal Thai Police are introducing more options for testing drunk drivers, including more timely hospital testing. The new measures were endorsed by the Thai Cabinet yesterday,

...let's hope it's serious, and not one of these measures that's just for show. there are too many fatal traffic accidents on thailand's roads.

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Royal Thai Police are introducing more options for testing drunk drivers, including more timely hospital testing.

Head against a brick wall comes to mind.

55 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

I have an unusual suggestion, how about getting the highway patrol to actually patrol the highway? Then when people are swerving and behaving in an erratic manner they can be pulled over and tested for alcohol. Right now it seems like they're limited to these ridiculous roadblocks. 

 

And while they're at it the lazy highway patrol could pull over people for reckless driving, what a concept. 

you maybe onto something here..bravo!

This extra testing will do little to deter the police themselves from drink driving. 

47 minutes ago, Pique Dard said:

...let's hope it's serious, and not one of these measures that's just for show. there are too many fatal traffic accidents on thailand's roads.

Don't count on it being serious

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Royal Thai Police are introducing more options for testing drunk drivers,

to fund their new cars.

13 hours ago, brianthainess said:

At first I thought they would do more on testing their driving skills. Doh!

Exactly what I thought when I read the headline!

The best would be if drunk drivers would come to the police voluntarily for a test.👏. Hassle-free for police 🙏

3 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

I have an unusual suggestion, how about getting the highway patrol to actually patrol the highway? Then when people are swerving and behaving in an erratic manner they can be pulled over and tested for alcohol. Right now it seems like they're limited to these ridiculous roadblocks. 

 

And while they're at it the lazy highway patrol could pull over people for reckless driving, what a concept. 

That will never catch on

They can get caught DUI 3 times , 3 times +maybe running a red light ,

before they get enough points to lose their license ,thats crazy , I hope

the tougher tests apply to those HiSo's who think they are above the law,

 

 

regards Worgeordie 

There is no point in more laws.. Start with serious enforcement of the existing ones.. Never checked if I have a driverslicense Never checked my lights, Never checked if I have been drinking. Only the sticker of the taxpayment and of you go

5 hours ago, quake said:

Getting totally smashed, then riding or driving home, is the norm in Thailand.

Until that attitude is changed,  nothing will change, no matter what new rules

or regulations are introduced.

 

 

The secret to all this is what changed in the west (US and UK) to make drunk driving socially unacceptable. Clue: the change in attitude did not happen by accident, but was a campaign by a group of people who had been hurt by drunekn drivers.

28 minutes ago, retarius said:

The secret to all this is what changed in the west (US and UK) to make drunk driving socially unacceptable. Clue: the change in attitude did not happen by accident, but was a campaign by a group of people who had been hurt by drunekn drivers.

Nah.

Comparing Thailand to Uk or USA,  just don't work, they are special over here.

Remember over here,  they have road carnage on the news every night, the locals just laugh at it.

Reckon the only thing that may change them, is a serious beating with the

Money stick in the wallet.

You will get there attention then. and possibly move forward from there.

 

Ps, I think most people are to selfish to change on many different things, Drunk driving / Riding is just one.

 

 

 

 

Edited February 1, 20242 yr by quake

Hit and Run automatic year in jail 

 

I'll never forget when my wife's uncle was drinking beer and driving while we were with him. He offered me a drink and I politely declined.  Mind you,  he was a high ranking naval officer who had traveled overseas for extensive training. It's a mindset that won't change overnight. 

20 hours ago, Almer said:

That will never catch on

You are likely right, and it is very possible that the Thai Highway Patrol are the most slothful and lazy organization in the entire nation. They utterly refuse to do their work by patrolling the highway, they're only found after an accident takes place. Truly an obnoxious group of lowlifes. 

10 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

You are likely right, and it is very possible that the Thai Highway Patrol are the most slothful and lazy organization in the entire nation. They utterly refuse to do their work by patrolling the highway, they're only found after an accident takes place. Truly an obnoxious group of lowlifes

Ouch

It's the will of God.  Drink more and drive more?  Not sure but that's what I took from it.

On 2/1/2024 at 3:37 AM, quake said:

Getting totally smashed, then riding or driving home, is the norm in Thailand.

 

Brilliant living here isn't it.🤔

52 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

 

Brilliant living here isn't it.🤔

 

You naughty boy. 

Some people drive better when they're drunk: they're less aggressive and drive more slowly. Enhanced driving skills when drunk should be included in the driving test and noted on a diver's licence so that such 'safe when drunk' drivers can be excused.

 

Edited February 2, 20242 yr by sidneybear

10 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

 

Brilliant living here isn't it.🤔

It is absolutely brilliant living here, I love every minute of it. If I wanted normal and  predictable, if I wanted a life full of common sense and reason, I would have stayed in America. Nah, the craziness, and the distant planet aspect of the place, it all works for me.

 

Every day is a good day here.