Report Traffic Violations for Cash Rewards, Say Thai Police

[webfact]

 

Police, alongside partner organisations, are offering cash rewards for citizens who capture traffic violations on video as part of the "Volunteer Traffic Eyes" project. Total rewards exceed 50,000 THB.

 

On 26th September, at the Sarasin Room of the Royal Thai Police Headquarters, Police Lieutenant General Prachuap Wongsuk, Assistant Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police and Acting Deputy Commissioner-General, announced the award recipients of the "Volunteer Traffic Eyes" project.

 

He was joined by Dr. Taejing Siripanich, Secretary-General of the Don't Drink and Drive Foundation, Khun Chonlathicha Sattayamana, Assistant Manager of Corporate Communications at Viriyah Insurance Public Company Limited, and representatives from radio stations Saw Pha 91 and Jor Sor 100.

 

The event saw prizes and certificates awarded to citizens who submitted dashboard camera footage of significant traffic violations or road accidents for July 2024. A total of 10 prizes were awarded, with the top prize being 20,000 THB. The total sum of rewards distributed on this occasion was 50,000 THB, generously sponsored by Viriyah Insurance.

Police Lieutenant General Prachuap emphasised the importance of public participation in enhancing road safety. He highlighted that the "Volunteer Traffic Eyes" project facilitates cooperation from various sectors and has garnered increasing interest.

 

Since its inception, more citizens have been submitting footage of traffic violations for review, which plays a crucial role in addressing traffic issues and ensuring road safety.

 

For those caught on video, the footage will be scrutinised by police, who will then take appropriate legal action. This initiative aims to deter motorists from committing violations and to encourage safer driving habits that do not inconvenience others.

 

Participants can submit their footage through multiple channels, including the Volunteer Traffic Eyes Facebook page, the Highway Police Facebook page, and the Traffic Police Division Facebook page.

 

Footage can also be sent to network partners like the Don't Drink and Drive Foundation, Saw Pha 91, and Jor Sor 100. Videos selected for their content will not only earn monetary rewards but also receive a certificate of recognition from the Royal Thai Police, honouring the citizen's contribution to public safety.

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

-- 2024-09-27

 

[rocketboy2]

The Hub of the snitch.

Just do your job Mr police man.

[John Drake]

Well, I'm just going to set up a camera at a couple of pedestrian crosswalks and see how much I get.

[DrPhibes]

So, I hardly see a police officer anywhere.  Now they want the citizens to do their work for them? 

 

55555

[Jerry777]

So do I now report police stops where they are fleecing tourists for cash?

[brianthainess]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

A total of 10 prizes were awarded, with the top prize being 20,000 THB. The total sum of rewards distributed on this occasion was 50,000 THB, generously sponsored by Viriyah Insurance.

   so even if the reward was 1k that's just 50 drivers.

[brianthainess]

I would spend my whole day sending in dash cam vids, if I got 1K for each one, I don't want to be part of a lottery thanks, get the police to do their job, or give me their salary.

[Will B Good]

 

 

WHAT?

 

This time next year Rodder's..........

[actonion]

How about cash rewards for spotting a police man sitting  on his A$$ & doing nothing

[brianthainess]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Videos selected for their content will not only earn monetary rewards but also receive a certificate of recognition from the Royal Thai Police, honouring the citizen's contribution to public safety.

No thanks imagine yourself being splattered over the news, for dobbing someone in who got caught fined or jailed when most own guns. Cops are allowed bullet prove vests we are not. 

[brianthainess]

3 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

WHAT?

 

This time next year Rodder's..........

[Liverpool Lou]

2 hours ago, rocketboy2 said:

The Hub of the snitch.

Just do your job Mr police man.

Perhaps they would if they were provided with the facilities and funds to do so.

[Liverpool Lou]

2 hours ago, John Drake said:

Well, I'm just going to set up a camera at a couple of pedestrian crosswalks and see how much I get.

You're a Thai citizen?...

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Police, alongside partner organisations, are offering cash rewards for citizens...

 

[Will B Good]

Just now, Liverpool Lou said:

You're a Thai citizen?...

 

 

So just get your gf or wife to report them....jeeezzz that was difficult.

[jvs]

29 minutes ago, actonion said:

How about cash rewards for spotting a police man sitting  on his A$$ & doing nothing

Like this?

[Snackbar]

Scam alert

[jippytum]

 They paid  a cash sum for every motorcycle  reported on the pavement. 

That didn't work. Probably cost too much. 

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Police, alongside partner organisations, are offering cash rewards for citizens who capture traffic violations on video as part of the "Volunteer Traffic Eyes" project. Total rewards exceed 50,000 THB.

A way for the poor to make an honest living?

[PETERTHEEATER]

3 hours ago, Jerry777 said:

So do I now report police stops where they are fleecing tourists for cash?

Very carefully......😀

[phetphet]

4 hours ago, John Drake said:

Well, I'm just going to set up a camera at a couple of pedestrian crosswalks and see how much I get.

Might be better to set up outside a Police station. 😀

[Photoguy21]

I would not snitch on anyone unless it was a traffic accident where people were injured and the driver did not stop

[John Drake]

8 minutes ago, phetphet said:

Might be better to set up outside a Police station. 😀

 

Easily done. The crosswalk on Phutthamonthon 3 which is constantly ignored is five meters from the police station.

[fredwiggy]

3 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Perhaps they would if they were provided with the facilities and funds to do so.

They have all they need to do their jobs. They get paid. Laws are broken all day long here, and we as foreigners see them all day long. Doesn't take much to pull over people speeding, cutting off others, driving without helmets or more than 2 on a scooter. Then they can find out many aren't licensed, have insurance or are under aged. bringing in more revenue and likely saving lives. Simple solution that's been pointed out here many times. Pay is quite good, and this is how many stations there are countrywide, with other info.............https://police-station.com/list-of-royal-thai-police-stations-rtp-in-thailand/

Edited September 27 by fredwiggy

[Will B Good]

31 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said:

I would not snitch on anyone unless it was a traffic accident where people were injured and the driver did not stop

 

 

So someone drunk, climbing into a car......and you do nothing?

 

Someone driving at excessive speeds in a built up area.....and you do nothing?

 

 

[dinsdale]

I'm sure Thaksin would like 'dob in a dope smoker' so he could send his extrajudicial deaths squads to come a knockin' on your door.

[Satcommlee]

I have a 32GB memory card in my dashcam, must have a few million baht in potential earnings already.

[Celsius]

To all of you geniuses thinking about setting up cameras and sniching, just remember it's work without work permit.

 

And then all that tax to pay.....

Edited September 27 by Celsius

[Middle Aged Grouch]

If the citizens do the job, how will the cops in Thailand manage to racket foreigners in cars to extort money for made up excuses or violations ?

[Andre0720]

Stand up comic material...

And actually good.

It will make many smile....

[Jone500]