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Police Lieutenant General Nithithorn Jintakanon, head of the Traffic Police Image Enhancement Working Group, has shed light on the severe impact of illegal street racing by youths. These activities not only violate laws but also pose safety hazards and disturb public peace.

 

The national police have intensified efforts to combat and penalise such offences. Strict legal measures are being enforced against racing groups, modification shops, and even the involved parents.

 

Traffic police, in collaboration with crime prevention units, are actively targeting offenders. An incident on June 13 saw officers from Pa Mok Police Station respond to a complaint about noisy youths causing disruption in Saithong subdistrict, Ang Thong province. Legal proceedings were initiated against the offenders and their parents, who were warned about further penalties for repeated misconduct.

 

Under the Child and Youth Protection Act, parents could face charges for recurring offences, with social development officers overseeing proceedings. According to the 1979 Land Traffic Act, vehicle owners who permit unlicensed driving may face up to three months’ imprisonment or fines up to 2,000 baht (approximately US$60).

 

Parents must acknowledge their responsibilities, as those facilitating illegal street races could face up to six months in prison or fines between 10,000 and 20,000 baht (US$305 to 610). Furthermore, parents of minors under 18 could incur penalties under the Child Protection Act 1999, with potential imprisonment of up to three months or fines up to 30,000 baht (US$920).

 

Pol. Lt. Gen. Nithithorn stressed the importance of monitoring youth behaviour and collaborating with community sectors, especially in rural areas, to curb crime and enhance safety. He praised traffic police for their proactive measures in preventing such offences.

 

The public is urged to report suspicious activities via the 191 hotline, available around the clock, or seek assistance through the Traffic Police Division hotline at 1197 and the Highway Police hotline at 1193. This collaborative approach aims to ensure safer roads and communities.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-18

 

 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The national police have intensified efforts to combat and penalise such offences. Strict legal measures are being enforced against racing groups, modification shops, and even the involved parents.

Just crush the bikes and let the youths press the start button.

I always wonder what kind of trashy people would let their teenagers modify their exhausts and drive around annoying hundreds of people every day. I understand why a teenager would get off on this but the parents should understand basic respectful behavior.

These numbskulls need a reprogramming.

 

Mozart = sounds good.

 

Shxxxtty exhaust pipes (or none) = sounds like shxxit.

 

Do it Clockwork Orange style.

Just throw down the caught bikes into a shredder; problem solved. No need for fines, paperwork and all the other bureaucratic elephant manure. 

Same with those kiddies without helmets; let them work in the morgue for half day ...... clean up, mopping etc. 

Works wonders - trust me! 

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Strict legal measures are being enforced against racing groups, modification shops,

 

For reference-

 

The same problem with loud, modified motorcycle exhausts exists in Cambodia. Our Khmer police have a simple solution, remove the offending exhausts and crush them - 

 

 

 

https://cambodiaexpatsonline.com/newsworthy/police-crush-232-gangster-exhaust-pipes-t30212.html

1 hour ago, Burma Bill said:

The same problem with loud, modified motorcycle exhausts exists in Cambodia. Our Khmer police have a simple solution, remove the offending exhausts and crush them - 

 

But this way the police officers will notrduce the sound on the contrary the noice would be doubled.

1 hour ago, watchcat said:

 

But this way the police officers will notrduce the sound on the contrary the noice would be doubled.

 

Yes indeed, but the motorbikes are confiscated and only returned when proper exhausts have been fitted by the owners, supervised by the police. No proper exhaust, the bike remains in police possession.