Don't Drink and Drive: Police Crack Down on DUI Near Bars

[snoop1130]

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

To curb road accidents, police have launched a campaign called "Breath Before You Drive, Get Home Safely," targeting intoxicated drivers near entertainment venues. Last night, law enforcement, led by Deputy Commissioner Police Major General Thawat Wongsanga and Traffic Police Major General Damrongsak Sawang-ngam, collaborated with the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, the Don’t Drive Drunk Foundation, and Bangkok police at a checkpoint outside Onyx RCA, a popular entertainment spot.

 

This initiative aims to deter tourists from driving while intoxicated, emphasizing the importance of road safety. The campaign includes public awareness efforts and on-site alcohol checks to encourage responsible travel choices.

 

In 2022, Traffic Police Division 5 reported catching 3,639 alcohol limit-exceeding drivers. Penalties for DUI include up to one year in jail, fines ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 baht, or both, in addition to driving licence suspensions of at least six months and community service requirements.

 

 

Police Major General Thawat emphasized that refusing a breathalyzer test is seen as an admission of guilt, with penalties up to one year in jail and fines up to 20,000 baht, alongside possible vehicle impoundment.

 

Authorities hope this campaign will instill a culture of safety and responsibility among visitors, ensuring a safer environment for all, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-02-14

 

 

[JoePai]

Is that young lady highlighted blowing - or sucking ?

[henryford1958]

Easy money. I bet 50% of drivers after 12am are over the limit. You see them in the bars drinking all night then just jump into their cars (motorbikes) to drive home. Why i never drive (ride) at night sober.

[Peterphuket]

As long as they don't stop for a traffic light concerns pedestrian crossing, I don't expect much here either, no negative intentions but realistic.

[eastlight]

It would help if the police actually patrolled the roads as they do in just about every other country in the world.

[loong]

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

This initiative aims to deter tourists from driving while intoxicated,

 

How about the Thai drunk drivers??

[Frankie baby]

refusing a breathalyzer test is seen as an admission of guilt

 

If only that could apply in the UK instead of being given further options. The Thais have got it right on this one.

[klauskunkel]

4 hours ago, JoePai said:

Is that young lady highlighted blowing - or sucking ?

she is concentrating

[Seeall]

43 minutes ago, loong said:

 

How about the Thai drunk drivers??

And the gun in the vehicle and other things

[Formaleins]

Strange how they decided to name their campaign in English, obviously because "Thai People Would Never Do That!" Imagine the uproar if the cops in the UK put up a slogan in Urdu or Chinese?

[hotchilli]

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

This initiative aims to deter tourists from driving while intoxicated, emphasizing the importance of road safety. The campaign includes public awareness efforts and on-site alcohol checks to encourage responsible travel choices.

Another 5 minute wonder.

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, JoePai said:

Is that young lady highlighted blowing - or sucking ?

She thinks it's another Mai Tai cocktail..

[MalcolmB]

47 minutes ago, Formaleins said:

Strange how they decided to name their campaign in English, obviously because "Thai People Would Never Do That!" Imagine the uproar if the cops in the UK put up a slogan in Urdu or Chinese?

Strange how some people can not understand that it has been translated into English and feel they are being victimized as a result of not understanding that.

 

 

 

 

[ChrisKC]

5 hours ago, JoePai said:

Is that young lady highlighted blowing - or sucking ?

It's all the same to me!

[quake]

2 hours ago, loong said:

 

How about the Thai drunk drivers??

 

That would be 99% of the drunks on the roads.

 

[Moonlover]

2 hours ago, Frankie baby said:

refusing a breathalyzer test is seen as an admission of guilt

 

If only that could apply in the UK instead of being given further options. The Thais have got it right on this one.

It DOES apply in the UK. You can only refuse if you have a genuine physical or mental condition stopping you from giving a sample. (in which case you probably shouldn't be driving anyway)

[PETERTHEEATER]

2 hours ago, loong said:

 

How about the Thai drunk drivers??

Reduced risk. They are less likley to collide with inebriated tourists.😋

[jingjai9]

8 hours ago, JoePai said:

Is that young lady highlighted blowing - or sucking ?

 

[jingjai9]

I think she is just posing

[thailand49]

Yea check those Thai bars!

[Phil Here]

Easy pickings again!!! How about sorting out under age riders racing on the roads. People with no licences. Many things they could do to get the accident rates down.

[riverhigh]

Wonderful service. Check that your Thai dolly is suitably drunk before taking her home. More booze better the sex ... not that I know just quoting a friend!

[kiwikeith]

19 hours ago, eastlight said:

It would help if the police actually patrolled the roads as they do in just about every other country in the world.

If the police patrolled the roads they would have to stop millions a day not wearing helmets 

[Purdey]

Don't drive Drunk means please do drink, just not too much. 

There is no intention to stop drinking and driving. 

In other countries it is common for police to wait in pub carparks. Having the car keys in your hand as you said in the driver's seat is all the reason they need.