Report Traffic Violations for Cash Rewards, Say Thai Police

[kidneyw]

6 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

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

You think any Thai wife or GF is going to report any offender? No chance.

[Luuk Chaai]

he 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,

 

so the whole event could not have taken more  than15 minutes to accumulate enough entries

[lordgrinz]

If this is allowed for foreigners to participate, I literally could make millions every month!

[Victor Laszlo]

The big attraction is most certainly the certificate of recognition 555

[Rampant Rabbit]

Queue jumper then cutting in almost  hitting me in my blind  spot, he didnt like it when he couldnt exceute his manouevre.... then got his  machete  out..............reported to the Police , absolutely  nothing done and it took 3  attempts for them to even write a  report twice waving  me off and it was right outside the main police  station by  me, they had the videos and photos  clearly  showing numberplate and told me they knew him and "he  no good" their words .....where do I claim my 50K

Typical Police BS just like the brief driving motorcycle on  the pavement in BKK which they still do.

Edited yesterday at 02:31 AM by Rampant Rabbit

[kimamey]

22 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

You're a Thai citizen?...

 

It doesn't actually say Thai though does it.  Would foreigners living here be classed as citizens?

As has been mentioned most are here with wives or girlfriends who could do it. 

[brianthainess]

22 hours ago, jvs said:

Like this?

I see one is getting his leg over, and it looks like they have all visited the shop behind.

[kimamey]

17 hours ago, Celsius said:

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.....

Technically I think getting up in the morning could be classed as work as it involves effort,  even though unpaid. If I show my wife how to check the tyres and oil on the car, it's education. It's very vague, but I think most here would have Thai wives, girlfriends, or friends anyway.

[KhunLA]

If I lived in Krung Thep, I'd definitely have a vid camera set up viewing the sidewalk.   You could live on that income ... 

[kimamey]

16 hours ago, kidneyw said:

You think any Thai wife or GF is going to report any offender? No chance.

I think mine would. She's more likely to get angry than me. 

[Jerry777]

20 hours 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

Don't ever get involved

[black tabby12345]

Report Traffic Violations for Cash Rewards...

 

Dead or Alive?
 

[Hunz Kittisak]

Snitches get stitches 

[OneMoreFarang]

I like to report the police on the Sukhumvit Asoke junction.

All the time motorcycle riders ignore the red light, maybe at least 20 every few minutes.

The police see this and do nothing.

What's the point of having police officers who don't do their jobs? 

[msbkk]

1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I like to report the police on the Sukhumvit Asoke junction.

All the time motorcycle riders ignore the red light, maybe at least 20 every few minutes.

The police see this and do nothing.

What's the point of having police officers who don't do their jobs? 

And they often ignore the painted large red lines as well. It was announced that drivers who do not stop in front of these lines will be fined. Every day I see hundreds of vehicles stopping far behind behind the lines.

[Watawattana]

On 9/27/2024 at 9:38 AM, 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.

 

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

 

At no point have I seen it clarified who the cash goes to. At what point will people think that it won’t go to the person making the report?