53 minutes ago, sqwakvfr said:

Does the mouthpiece get changed after earch test?

 

If they use devices similar to Australia, then yes, you blow into a disposable mouthpiece.

 

Australia used to have a huge problem with drink driving. People often drove home after a session at the pub. In country areas I can remember everyone knowing which streets to drive home to avoid the police. These days, you have to be a complete idiot to drink and drive in Australia. It's simply not worth the risk.

 

Here's some background to what happens in Australia.

https://www.adtbreathalysers.com.au/random-breath-tests-australia-everything-need-know/#

Just maybe u have Breathing problems, Asthma sufferer etc,  and don't have the Blowing power, so surely a Blood test would suffice  before you are found gulty of Drunk Driving

5 hours ago, mikeymike100 said:

Whilst I can see the practical applications for this, , breathalyzers are not 100% accurate. They can provide reliable estimates of blood alcohol content (BAC) but are subject to errors from factors like improper calibration, user error, environmental conditions, or certain medical conditions (e.g., diabetes or acid reflux) that can produce false positives. Accuracy varies by device quality.

Do the cops in Thailand actually know what 'calibration' means????

 

Blood tests are more accurate, Blood tests directly measure the alcohol concentration in the bloodstream, providing a precise reading, while breathalyzers estimate BAC indirectly through breath samples, which can be affected by factors like calibration, user error, or medical conditions.

In Australia NSW. You have the option to go to the hospital for a blood test if you assume the second reading is not accurate. BUT if you refuse the breathalyser and or blood test you will automatically be charged with High range DUI. Plus a heavy fine to ensure all those that whinge and it is proven after the blood test, they will generally get a heavier fine by the magistrate because they are wasting the police's time.

They should have brought this change at least 20 years ago. Might have saved thousands of unnecessary deaths. The commonsense law in Thailand, regarding motorists to catch up with the rest of the world, is like watching a snail race a rabbit!

On 8/25/2025 at 10:17 AM, motdaeng said:

... does this also apply to the rich and influential people ... probably not ... 

They do not usually get stopped in the first place. Fancy looking new BMWs. Benzes,... scare the cops . The cops might have mistaken the actresses Porsche for a Honda, from a distance they look similar. Not many Porsche in Thailand anyway. 

By the way, are all these entitled rich brats called Boss. If I am not mistaken the red bull cop killer was also the boss. 

 

Welcome to the real world.

Good this way👍

6 hours ago, sidneybear said:

Rules, rules, rules. Thailand is becoming as regulated as the West. 

there are many on here who are glad about that    They won't be happy until this place is a clone oj the, miserable but oh so safe , paradise, they left

2 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

there are many on here who are glad about that    They won't be happy until this place is a clone oj the, miserable but oh so safe , paradise, they left

Exactly my thoughts. We came to Thailand because it was more laid back than the West. Some people get culture shock, and try to change Thailand when they get here.

On 8/25/2025 at 10:19 AM, BritManToo said:

Run and hide for 24hrs still works!

Only if stop drinking.

On 8/25/2025 at 9:43 AM, webfact said:

In a dramatic legal update, Thai authorities have declared that drivers who refuse a breathalyser test will be treated as if they were driving under the influence.

 

This law existing for years. So what is new?

4 minutes ago, snowgard said:

 

This law existing for years. So what is new?

 

Correct....1999......maybe they have only just realised?

On 8/25/2025 at 10:19 AM, BritManToo said:

Run and hide for 24hrs still works!

That the same as refusing a test 

On 8/25/2025 at 9:43 AM, webfact said:

In a dramatic legal update, Thai authorities have declared that drivers who refuse a breathalyser test will be treated as if they were driving under the influence.

But not all prosecuted in the same way

On 8/26/2025 at 11:14 AM, mikeymike100 said:

Whilst I can see the practical applications for this, , breathalyzers are not 100% accurate. They can provide reliable estimates of blood alcohol content (BAC) but are subject to errors from factors like improper calibration, user error, environmental conditions, or certain medical conditions (e.g., diabetes or acid reflux) that can produce false positives. Accuracy varies by device quality.

Do the cops in Thailand actually know what 'calibration' means????

 

Blood tests are more accurate, Blood tests directly measure the alcohol concentration in the bloodstream, providing a precise reading, while breathalyzers estimate BAC indirectly through breath samples, which can be affected by factors like calibration, user error, or medical conditions.

Further to your comment, in relation to the Australian law comments previously. Those that refuse a blood test after being offered a blood test and If they refuse that they get the maximum fine. In short no escape. That's justice here and it works.

Welcome to the 20th century