Thailand Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Received in the post yesterday. A very nice clear picture of my car and registration plate and me in the drivers seat taken on 16th April-Songkran I thought this was some sort of special service provided by the local authority for Songkran but it turns out they want 500baht which I though was a bit over the top as the picture is good but not that good. It appears they provide the service on the super highway coming in to Chiangmai and in other places around town so you could also benefit from this. Somebody mentioned that it was not a photographic service but more related to the speed of my car which I find hard to believe. Anybody else been offered this service? I have been here for 10 years and it's the first time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maejo Man Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I presume you are being sarcastic. Have you never had a speeding ticket before? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenside Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Three months to get this to you? Amazing how swift this digital technology can work.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 I presume you are being sarcastic. Have you never had a speeding ticket before? Never. Not in any country that I have lived in. Many years of undetected crime until now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bino Posted July 30, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2012 Reciprocate their kindness. Go find the camera, take a picture of it, and send it back to them! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nienke Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 If I remember well Pim, from Citylife, got one last year. She wrote about it here on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Out of curiosity, what was the actual speed? To reach a speed of like 100 km/h on our roads and current traffic sounds like an achievement more than anything else. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Out of curiosity, what was the actual speed? To reach a speed of like 100 km/h on our roads and current traffic sounds like an achievement more than anything else. Pretty easy on the canal road on a Sunday afternoon, or any of the cross over roads from canal to Hang Dong road. Not that I would ever do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nienke Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Out of curiosity, what was the actual speed? To reach a speed of like 100 km/h on our roads and current traffic sounds like an achievement more than anything else. Pretty easy on the canal road on a Sunday afternoon, or any of the cross over roads from canal to Hang Dong road. Not that I would ever do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 Out of curiosity, what was the actual speed? To reach a speed of like 100 km/h on our roads and current traffic sounds like an achievement more than anything else. 112 - downhill,wind behind,no brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lional6 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 In a tunnel, was on the brakes an clocked 154KM/H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funcat Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 In a tunnel, was on the brakes an clocked 154KM/H ...I bet it was a little more than 500 baht.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funcat Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Out of curiosity, what was the actual speed? To reach a speed of like 100 km/h on our roads and current traffic sounds like an achievement more than anything else. 112 - downhill,wind behind,no brakes. ...that's speeding...and no brakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mania Posted July 30, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2012 I thought this was some sort of special service provided by the local authority for Songkran but it turns out they want 500baht which I though was a bit over the top as the picture is good but not that good. Send them a pic of 500 Baht 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Do they at least pixelate the Mia Noi / Gigs in the passenger seat? Just wondering. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Just send them a bill for modelling fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvg Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 If I remember well Pim, from Citylife, got one last year. She wrote about it here on the forum. I had one also on the superhighway going out of town to Lampun,they took the picture at the first crossover,this was two years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 Do they at least pixelate the Mia Noi / Gigs in the passenger seat? Just wondering. A possible result was that to be the case? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onnut Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Yeah I got two on the same day for jumping a red in Bangkok. same lights as well. didnt do that again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haybilly Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Well, thanks for the 'Head's Up'--however, if it takes 3 months plus to be processed I fear it could be too late--for some members, that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapfries Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Yep; I was 'treated' to one of these last year, between Hua Hin & Chaam. I knew they had the cameras there, but I was highly surprised they actually put some film in it as well . . . . . . 15 Km/hr over the speed-limit: cost Bt. 450.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglechef Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Out of curiosity, what was the actual speed? To reach a speed of like 100 km/h on our roads and current traffic sounds like an achievement more than anything else. 112 - downhill,wind behind,no brakes. sounds like your on a bicycle and that's pretty fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traxster Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Okay......so where's the picture ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 Out of curiosity, what was the actual speed? To reach a speed of like 100 km/h on our roads and current traffic sounds like an achievement more than anything else. 112 - downhill,wind behind,no brakes. sounds like your on a bicycle and that's pretty fast The clue to the type of vehicle is in the post heading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertHima Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I had two photos like this already, one from Petchburi province, on the way to Huahin (2+ years ago), one from Bangkok, on the 34 Highway (upper level), returning from Chonburi (1+ year ago). Both were received late, months after they were taken. I've been in Chiang Mai for nearly one year, no photo yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancid Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 You need to send them a reply and difinitively ask them, "don't you who I am?" Emphasis that if you have to name names then those relatives are not going to be happy. Ask if a 3 year stunt checking parked cars in Pattani sounds to their liking? Ask if they remember your sister in law that wiped out the van in Bangkok? See if they know your brother in law in the police recently sentenced to death row and relased on bail? Ask if pursuing this insult, that was obviously fabricated, is worth their lives becoming a living hell? If that doesn't work, pay the fine with a big smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mousehound Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 We got these photo services everywhere in OZ - I had one during Easter - 7kph over, on the motorway - 6000Bht, and that is the lowest fine - no demerit points untill you hit 10k over (at 10k it is demerit points and 9000Bht I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maejo Man Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 (edited) We got these photo services everywhere in OZ - I had one during Easter - 7kph over, on the motorway - 6000Bht, and that is the lowest fine - no demerit points untill you hit 10k over (at 10k it is demerit points and 9000Bht I think). New South Wales 2010 Penalties for speeding in NSW Less than 10 km/h over the limit: $84 + one point. 11 to 20 km/h over the limit: $197 + three points. 21 to 30 km/h over the limit: $338 + four points. 31 to 45 km/h over the limit: $647 + five points and three months suspension. More than 45 km/h over the limit: $1,744 + six points and six months suspension. 55.000 baht for what most Thais do every day Just to rub salt into the wound... Double Demerit Points apply for all declared public holiday long weekend periods in NSW. Edited August 4, 2012 by Maejo Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Well that is what I get for joking about mailing them a pic of the 500 baht I guess they took my pic a couple weeks ago just outside Lampang But at least it is cheaper in the country? 400 บาท Or maybe because I was not going that fast? 116kmh in a 90kmh zone. Dont normally speed but that area is pretty wide open space. Also notice both pics are frontal shots. Wonder if that means bikes never get shot since no front plate? Here is the location of camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awk Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Also notice both pics are frontal shots. Wonder if that means bikes never get shot since no front plate? Quite probable. That is also the case where I hail from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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