Russian Man Arrested for Drunk Driving in Patong

[Liverpool Lou]

3 hours ago, peterpaintpot said:

The police on traffic duty have a duty to remove all drivers breaking the traffic laws from the highways.  But the RTP do not do that!

No, it is not the responsibility of the police "to remove all drivers breaking the law from the highways",  very few offences have the penalty of "removing the driver" from the road. 

[Liverpool Lou]

6 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

7 hours ago, Andre0720 said:

Thai police focus primarily if not exclusively on 'farangs', when conducting road checks

This is not true. 

Second that, what he said is complete cobblers.

[SS1]

9 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

So how is that relevant? Or do you feel the need to post the first few words on as many threads as possible?

 

Do you support drink driving, because others do it?

 

Easy to avoid getting done for drink driving, arrange a taxi, but there us always those with their superiority complex, who will be along to defend the drink drivers, blaming xenophobic Thai police.

 

While there is no excuse for drunk driving, the Thai police allow the taxi mafia to operate with rip-off prices, making using your own vehicle the only viable option for many.. Some of my friends in Phuket have started booking hotels for the night instead of going back home because a taxi costs more than a room!

[Georgealbert]

12 minutes ago, SS1 said:

 

While there is no excuse for drunk driving, the Thai police allow the taxi mafia to operate with rip-off prices, making using your own vehicle the only viable option for many.. Some of my friends in Phuket have started booking hotels for the night instead of going back home because a taxi costs more than a room!

Yes agree, but at least they are taking responsibility for their actions.

 

I do the same when attending functions or a night out in Pattaya, cheaper and easier to book a hotel. I know a few local taxis that would be cheaper, but it is far simpler to use a hotel, no stress and no hassle.

[Peterphuket]

 I wonder, was he allowed to continue driving after paying the fine, after all that is also allowed if you don't have a helmet or a driving licence, for example.
It's just one question, a lot is possible in TIT.

[ChipButty]

11 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Yes agree, but at least they are taking responsibility for their actions.

 

I do the same when attending functions or a night out in Pattaya, cheaper and easier to book a hotel. I know a few local taxis that would be cheaper, but it is far simpler to use a hotel, no stress and no hassle.

Many years ago I would also book a hotel, I live in Rawai go have a night out in Patong easier all round and safer, 

[NONG CHOK]

8 hours ago, sirineou said:

Drinking and driving is widespread in Thailand , not a day goes by that my wife does not warn me " stay away from that bike, he is drunk" 

Twice I have personally seen  a motorbike driving erratically,  then drifting to the side and in slow motion tipping over. the driver laying there, 

No one even gave him a second look. I told the wife, "should we stop and check if he is alright? and she said. "No let him sleep" 

I am sure many of you have seen the same. 

  Of course people need to be arrested, but until this culture of drinking and driving changes , the problem will continue. 

Arresting a foreigner makes for good PR but will have little or no impact on the problem. 

My wife told me years ago to never stop when see a traffic accident, especially motor bikes. If there's no witnesses at the scene the motor bike rider will claim the you caused the accident. Next thing you maybe sued for damages even though you were a few kilometers away from where the accident occurred. Also never drive an uninsured vehicle.

[ujayujay]

11 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

I wonder how many Thai locals got busted in the 3 days?

And what's your point: drunk farangs in traffic are less of a problem than drunk locals

[LivinginKata]

1 hour ago, NONG CHOK said:

My wife told me years ago to never stop when see a traffic accident, especially motor bikes. If there's no witnesses at the scene the motor bike rider will claim the you caused the accident. Next thing you maybe sued for damages even though you were a few kilometers away from where the accident occurred. Also never drive an uninsured vehicle.

 

My son first visit to Patong about 25 years ago. Let him drive my big bike.  Mbike taxi turn right into Nanai 2 hit someone. My son passing by and stop to help. Yes .... he was accused cause accident. Came back my house with taxi driver and police in town. He in panic. Wanted borrow big money from me. I wandered down, looked at the damage and told taxi driver can get new plastic bits for 2,000 baht. Police agree. 2,000 baht done deal.  

[Andre0720]

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Think it is you that lack the logic or ability. But never let your arrogance get in the way you ignorance.

 

What excuse do you give for when you drink drive?

 

Since you do not have any arguments of any value, you then try to make one up.

I never ever drink and drive.

But do not let that fact get in the way of your desire express vitriolic comments....

[still kicking]

12 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

I wonder how many Thai locals got busted in the 3 days?

Keep your carpet flying you just a toll.

[Andre0720]

2 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Second that, what he said is complete cobblers.

If you care to educate yourself, please go park at Ha Yaek Chalong, and look at all the Thais going through the traffic without a helmet, while all the foreigners get stopped or chased for not wearing a helmet.

 

[Georgealbert]

36 minutes ago, Andre0720 said:

Since you do not have any arguments of any value, you then try to make one up.

I never ever drink and drive.

But do not let that fact get in the way of your desire express vitriolic comments....

So you choose to defend drink driving, because you claim Thai’s never get stopped, so it must be ok for everyone!

 

Just another ill informed Thai bashing troll

 

Bye 🤡

[cowellandrew]

Easy,

Stay out until 4 am!

😂

[stevenl]

9 hours ago, Andre0720 said:

My apologies, since it might not be true in all parts of Thailand.

But as it relates to the Chalong police station zone of authority, it is absolutely true....

As my son and many others can vouch for, totally not true.

[The Old Bull]

11 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Yes, BAC limit is 0.05% (50 milligrams in 100 millilitres of blood)

Canada the limit is 0.08%

[MangoKorat]

21 hours ago, Hellfire said:

The next morning I read about possible consequences, which I luckily avoided and which included things like prison time and deportation,

Not to mention that you could have killed someone eh?

[maxcorrigan]

On 3/23/2024 at 6:46 AM, norfolkandchance said:

I try to beat him on the first response to a thread but he gets ahead every time.

Yes he seems to "at it" 24hrs a day, qnd i don't condone DD anytime!

[Liverpool Lou]

8 hours ago, The Old Bull said:

Canada the limit is 0.08%

Oh. 

What's the relevance to the thread and to my quoted comment?

[freeworld]

A few hours ago it is being reported another accident between a large and small motorcycle involving Russians, a Swede and a Thai. There are deaths being reported from this accident.

[Hellfire]

5 hours ago, MangoKorat said:

Not to mention that you could have killed someone eh?

Anybody driving a car can kill someone, not only those who are drunk. I , personally, would never drive drunk if I felt that being drunk makes me a worse driver. Still, I agree that it is irresponsible behavior and this is why I avoid doing so for many years already.

[Doc Undies]

14 hours ago, The Old Bull said:

Canada the limit is 0.08%

Same in Oz.  0.05%

[Ray60]

On 3/23/2024 at 3:35 PM, Peterphuket said:

 I wonder, was he allowed to continue driving after paying the fine, after all that is also allowed if you don't have a helmet or a driving licence, for example.
It's just one question, a lot is possible in TIT.

my friend got caught drunk by the police, paid a fine of THB 10.000,-- and was allowed to carry on driving. When he asked for a receipt the policemen replied that there is no more control on his way home. TIT

[Ray60]

On 3/23/2024 at 6:07 PM, Georgealbert said:

So you choose to defend drink driving, because you claim Thai’s never get stopped, so it must be ok for everyone!

 

Just another ill informed Thai bashing troll

 

Bye 🤡

Thai's get also stopped, but police does not take any action about Thais driving over red lights, which is even more dangerous and more common than drinking and driving.