Report Korat Police Deny Claims of Dark Drink-Drive Checkpoint

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

Korat traffic police face criticism after a viral livestream claims poor lighting at a drink-drive checkpoint.

 

On 2nd July, online discussions erupted after the Facebook page “อย่าหาทำ” broadcasted a livestream criticising the lighting conditions at a drink-drive checkpoint in Korat, viewed by over 250,000 people.

 

The stream accused the checkpoint of inadequate lighting and urged provincial police authorities to intervene.

 

In response, Pol. Lt. Col. Attaporn Pumhuairop from Nakhon Ratchasima Police clarified that the checkpoint was legally authorised and data was recorded in the national police system.

 

He confirmed that the checkpoint is located on main roads, with sufficient lighting, following orders to avoid dark or concealed areas.

 

The checkpoint's responsibilities extend beyond alcohol testing to include searches for weapons, drugs, e-cigarettes, and illegal immigrants.

 

Claims of multiple checkpoints in a single night were denied, with only one team operating at a time, adjusting locations as needed.

 

Pol. Col. Sutthinant Kongchamdee reaffirmed that checkpoints adhere to national policies to reduce drink-drive incidents and crime. Any procedural errors would be addressed, and fairness to the public was assured.

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Rath 2025-07-03

 

 

[watchcat]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

On 2nd July, online discussions erupted

 

Using a time machine?

[Gottfrid]

A guess most vehicles are fitted with lights.

[hotchilli]

If the check points are fully  illuminated offenders tend to do a U-turn.

And what's wrong with having multiple check pints ?

More the better.

 

[TheFishman1]

Corruption