Photo: The Pattaya News

 

A Russian tourist in Pattaya, named Mr. Ivanov, was fined for decorating his car with flashing Christmas lights, unaware that it was against the law in Thailand. On December 17th, around 6:01 PM, Pattaya police were conducting traffic checks when they noticed Mr. Ivanov's car, a grey Toyota Vios, adorned with colorful flashing lights on Sukhumvit Road.

 

The 25-year-old driver was stopped and informed by the police that such decorations are illegal. Mr. Ivanov admitted he didn't know about this rule and was fined 500 baht for breaking vehicle equipment regulations under the Motor Vehicle Act.

 

 

After being informed, Mr. Ivanov understood the regulation, paid the fine, and explained he decorated the car for Christmas and New Year, thinking it was acceptable as he saw others doing it in Bangkok.

 

Pattaya Police have since issued a warning to residents and tourists, advising against decorating vehicles with items like reindeer antlers or flashing lights, as this can confuse other drivers and obscure signals, leading to potential accidents. Such practices violate sections of the 1979 Motor Vehicle Act and can result in fines up to 2,000 baht, reported The Pattaya News.

 

-- 2024-12-18

 

 

Thailand the hub of non existing laws

9 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

After being informed, Mr. Ivanov understood the regulation, paid the fine, and explained he decorated the car for Christmas and New Year, thinking it was acceptable as he saw others doing it in Bangkok.

 

But they were Thais.

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A Russian tourist in Pattaya, named Mr. Ivanov, was fined for decorating his car with flashing Christmas lights, unaware that it was against the law in Thailand. On December 17th, around 6:01 PM, Pattaya police were conducting traffic checks when they noticed Mr. Ivanov's car, a grey Toyota Vios, adorned with colorful flashing lights on Sukhumvit Road.

Noticed it... couldn't bleedin miss-it

7 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Thailand the hub of non existing laws

Unless.... 

Stupid is as stupid does.

Santa be warned!

11 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Thailand the hub of non existing laws

 

The same as United States? I mean US Immigration Law.

 

More than 20 Million illegal migrants, the Law is never being enforced.

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Photo: The Pattaya News

 

A Russian tourist in Pattaya, named Mr. Ivanov, was fined for decorating his car with flashing Christmas lights, unaware that it was against the law in Thailand. On December 17th, around 6:01 PM, Pattaya police were conducting traffic checks when they noticed Mr. Ivanov's car, a grey Toyota Vios, adorned with colorful flashing lights on Sukhumvit Road.

 

The 25-year-old driver was stopped and informed by the police that such decorations are illegal. Mr. Ivanov admitted he didn't know about this rule and was fined 500 baht for breaking vehicle equipment regulations under the Motor Vehicle Act.

 

 

 

After being informed, Mr. Ivanov understood the regulation, paid the fine, and explained he decorated the car for Christmas and New Year, thinking it was acceptable as he saw others doing it in Bangkok.

 

Pattaya Police have since issued a warning to residents and tourists, advising against decorating vehicles with items like reindeer antlers or flashing lights, as this can confuse other drivers and obscure signals, leading to potential accidents. Such practices violate sections of the 1979 Motor Vehicle Act and can result in fines up to 2,000 baht, reported The Pattaya News.

 

-- 2024-12-18

 

 

Decorated only for Christmas and New Year? Or even for the victory over Ukraine?😱

Meanwhile those with no lights are ignored by Pattaya's uncaring police.

3 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Santa be warned!

Instead of critisising the Thai Police for booking him ya gotta remember that he is in  Buddist Country that does not generally celebrate Xmas but the Thais are gracious enough to go to a big effort to decorate tourist areas and  Bangkok with colorful decorations which is appreciated by falangs.

1 hour ago, Hakuna Matata said:

 

The same as United States? I mean US Immigration Law.

 

More than 20 Million illegal migrants, the Law is never being enforced.

But that law exists.... In Thailand they invent laws on the spot.... In Pattaya some time ago fines for no license to play darts.... just to say.... Here is a law too for wearing helmets, but no enforcement of any law it seems in Thailand

I look forward to Pattaya Police announcing the prosecution of all the lorries, cars and motorcycles running with non-standard lights.

2 hours ago, mikebell said:

Meanwhile those with no lights are ignored by Pattaya's uncaring police.

Or like i saw the other day  a  new car. (Red plates,) with Red headlights, with matching indicators

 

And yet we see thai vehicles with decorative lights, even flashing red and blue, never mind the trucks and buses.

1 hour ago, wavodavo said:

Instead of critisising the Thai Police for booking him ya gotta remember that he is in  Buddist Country that does not generally celebrate Xmas but the Thais are gracious enough to go to a big effort to decorate tourist areas and  Bangkok with colorful decorations which is appreciated by falangs.

Mate, geez, how long you been on zthailand, if they can make many, they will celebrate anything, Christmas is become a thai celebration,  same as Halloween and New Year ( a celebration they have 3 times a year.)

Lol 😂 

But it's absolutely no problem 

To have a 4 meter high / 3000 kg load on a 20 year old 1000kg pick up 

Drive of a night with no lights on 

Family of 4 on a moped 

Live wires protruding from lamp posts and pavements 

Happy Christmas ⛄ 🎁 

 

I'm with the Russkie guy on this one.

Done i'm sure to give people a smile.

Yeh it's wrong but done with the best intentions.

500 baht fine about right.

I wonder what the actual law is that he was charged with breaking?

He did not obscure the lights or plates. They would have got him with the old vehicle modification, 500 Baht per modification gig.

Wow. Nice decoration. I like it. 

12 hours ago, Aussie999 said:

And yet we see thai vehicles with decorative lights, even flashing red and blue, never mind the trucks and buses.

You beat me to it how many times have I seen trucks light up like a Christmas trees or busses, the cops don't care at all.

Thailand - The hub of party poopers!

5 minutes ago, BarBoy said:

Thailand - The hub of party poopers!

What about K P ?

4 minutes ago, still kicking said:

What about K P ?

What?

7 minutes ago, BarBoy said:

What?

 Koh Phangan

Just sayin'.... 

 

 

 

He should have been rewarded and not fined. They made his car easier to see, reducing the risk of accidents.

On 12/19/2024 at 11:48 AM, Aussie999 said:

Mate, geez, how long you been on zthailand, if they can make many, they will celebrate anything, Christmas is become a thai celebration,  same as Halloween and New Year ( a celebration they have 3 times a year.)

Exactly.  Anything that gives the women and ladyboys an excuse to take selfies  with (such as Christmas trees) is bound to be a hit.