Traffic Pattaya Introduces Smart Crossings for Enhanced Safety

[billd766]

11 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

Time to fit a bull bar to my rig then !

That won't help if you hit a 6 inch steel barrier at any speed.

[sikishrory]

If people don't already stop for lights and clearly marked crossing directly in front of the cop shop down the road what makes them think this will work.

Don't need brighter lights. Need enforcement of rules. Simple stuff.

[Ralf001]

2 minutes ago, billd766 said:

That won't help if you hit a 6 inch steel barrier at any speed.

 

Where in the OP is 6 inch steel barriers mentioned ?

 

[Pompeygeezer]

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

designed to enhance safety for both locals and tourists.

Local foreigners that must mean. Thais don't walk.  They don't even know their legs can do that.  

[Ralf001]

Just now, Pompeygeezer said:

 Thais don't walk.  They don't even know their legs can do that.  

 

how do you figure that ?

[digger70]

Pattaya Introduces Smart Crossings for Enhanced Safety 

 

Nothing smart about them lights  it's up to the cops to enforce the Law. 

Until that happens Nothing will change. 

 

What Really would work 100% is put  stoplights  with  a push button  Green and Red  an when the light goes Red Make 100 MM spikes pop up they soon Learn when they don't sop and get All Flat Tires.  👍

[Pompeygeezer]

1 hour ago, Ralf001 said:

 

how do you figure that ?

Because Thais don't walk anywhere that's why.  You going to say "I know Thais that walk... blah blah blah"  You don't have to take it literally. The majority don't walk and if you do see any walking that means they haven't got the cash for a taxi that day.    If you tell me that Thais do walk then you don't know Thailand or Thais.  Unless maybe you don't do any yourself and think walking 3 yards to your nearest 7-11 is walking.  

[NanLaew]

19 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

At 1.36 a pick-up stops. because the light says 11 seconds left. Good man! ..but there are no people wanting to cross the road. 555

 

 

That also happens in the UK and many other countries with road traffic control systems that are respected and laws that are enforced. Nobody drives through the red.

[billd766]

9 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Where in the OP is 6 inch steel barriers mentioned ?

 

Try reading ALL the replies including mine of 26 minutes ago on page 2. Then work out what 15 cm is in inches.

[Ralf001]

3 minutes ago, Pompeygeezer said:

Because Thais don't walk anywhere that's why.  

Utter nonesense.

[Ralf001]

2 minutes ago, billd766 said:

Try reading ALL the replies including mine of 26 minutes ago on page 2. Then work out what 15 cm is in inches.

 

Why would I read the dribble posted.

I replied to the OP.

[billd766]

1 minute ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Why would I read the dribble posted.

I replied to the OP.

So did I 

[Ralf001]

Just now, billd766 said:

So did I 

 

And where in the OP is 6 inch steel barriers mentioned ?

[billd766]

3 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Why would I read the dribble posted.

I replied to the OP.

So did I and I included the OP entire post as well for reference.

[Pompeygeezer]

1 hour ago, Ralf001 said:

Utter nonesense.

Have you ever been to Thailand?   I suppose that's all i can expect from someone who has Putin as his profile picture that sums up your mentality.   you could start an argument in a phone box

[Ralf001]

3 minutes ago, billd766 said:

So did I and I included the OP entire post as well for reference.

 

you posted some random fantasy BS of including 15cm thick sharpened barrier.... that is never going to be thing.

 

Jog along numbnuts, I'lll not be entertaining your nonsense.

 

[Ralf001]

1 minute ago, Pompeygeezer said:

Have you ever been to Thailand?   I suppose that's all i can expect from someone who has Putin as his profile picture that sums up your mentality.   you could start an argument in a phone box

lived and worked here fulltime since 2005.

[Pompeygeezer]

1 hour ago, Ralf001 said:

Utter nonesense.

I bet if someone said the sky was blue you'd argue the fact.

[Pompeygeezer]

1 hour ago, Ralf001 said:

lived and worked here fulltime since 2005.

I can see by your interactions with other members you're just spoiling for a fight.  That's why Putin is your hero

[thesetat]

18 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

This is a good comment, so many pedestrians holding amulet in hand, crossing the road hoping for the best. 

 

I see similar reckless foreigners crossing the road at times. 

 

I would have to agree. Most tourists do not care where they cross the roads. These smart crossings seem like just another waste of money Pattaya seems to be good at. Rather than addressing the real problems they find ways to skirt the issues. Can any explain to me how a tourist is going to know what the lights mean when lit or flashing? Or are they putting instructions in multiple languages to read as you are pushing the crossing button? 

[Pompeygeezer]

1 hour ago, billd766 said:

So did I and I included the OP entire post as well for reference.

He's just spoiling for a fight @billd766 That's why Putin is his hero.  Russian probably, Russians always aggressive. they don't know how to behave like civilised people  

[still kicking]

18 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

Only safe way is a footbridge....otherwise..........wait for a gap and run.

What do handicapped people do?

[wasabi]

18 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

Only safe way is a footbridge....otherwise..........wait for a gap and run.

 

I agree. There's many but they still need many more of these สะพานลอย throughout Thailand.   I was very disappointed they didn't build more during Covid. 

[billd766]

19 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

you posted some random fantasy BS of including 15cm thick sharpened barrier.... that is never going to be thing.

 

Jog along numbnuts, I'lll not be entertaining your nonsense.

 

You seem to have no idea how to read or comprehend a post, nor can you reply to a post without insulting the poster.

[Will B Good]

5 minutes ago, still kicking said:

What do handicapped people do?

 

Doh!!! Wait for a gap and roll.

[Ralf001]

23 minutes ago, Pompeygeezer said:

I bet if someone said the sky was blue you'd argue the fact.

 

Funny you should say that, today the sky is not blue.

[Burma Bill]

20 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said:

Don't need Smart Crossings, you need Smart drivers, and that's not happening any time soon.

  

not only  Smart drivers, but drivers not under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol and that is NEVER going to happen in Pattaya1

[Ralf001]

23 minutes ago, Pompeygeezer said:

I can see by your interactions with other members you're just spoiling for a fight.  That's why Putin is your hero

 

Iam a lover not a fighter.. I do not tolerate others BS.

[newnative]

20 hours ago, Will B Good said:

I was thinking maybe those steel posts that come up out of the ground would do it.

Not steel posts but maybe spikes.  Ridiculous thinking lights will do anything.  How about a cop to monitor the crosswalk--never any mention of cops doing any work.

[Will B Good]

2 minutes ago, newnative said:

Not steel posts but maybe spikes.  Ridiculous thinking lights will do anything.  How about a cop to monitor the crosswalk--never any mention of cops doing any work.

 

Chinese have it nailed.....your driving licence is tied to your bank account and number plate......with ANPR......drive through a red light, speed, park in a restricted area....and you can see your bank account debited in real time.....5555