Pattaya_Fox Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 As the Songkran Festival approaches, Police checkpoints around Pattaya are beginning to be seen as we joined officers at this checkpoint in front of the Pattaya Redemptorist School on the Sukumvit Road in Central Pattaya. Each checkpoint is armed with breath-testing equipment and we would like to remind you that the legal limit blood-alcohol level here in Thailand is 50 mg per 100 ml of Blood which equates to one glass of wine and one small bottle of beer. On this night a total of 5 individuals were found to be over the legal limit. If you are caught over the legal limit you will spend one night in prison, or you will have to pay 20,000 baht bail. This will be followed by a court appearance. Also the checkpoints are checking for illegally modified bikes and cars. We advise you to excercise caution on the roads over the next few weeks and to watch out for these checkpoints. Ensure that you are carrying your driving license and insurance documents along with ownership papers for your vehicle and most importantly do not drink and drive. Pattaya City News Monday 10th April 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 No reason to drive, so lets hope all stay out of their vehicles when having a drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya_Fox Posted April 10, 2006 Author Share Posted April 10, 2006 Plenty of cheap and reliable baht busses about and most have plastic sheeting to pull down the sides of the vehicle and protect the passengers from the torrents of water produced by the revellers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryd Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 That's what all those check-points were on Saturday ! I was doing my visa-run and we went through 4 checkpoints on the way to the border in the morning. Oddly enough, on the return trip in the afternoon, the checkpoints were gone. Maybe they were on siesta, or just relocated, or gave up ? Yeah, it's bad enough driving around here on a good day, when you are sober. Driving around during Songkran will be worse, and if you've been drinking, you're asking for trouble. Leave the keys at home and have a great, safe Songkran ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 Just around the Mabprachan area we have two checkpoints, one on the lake coming from the 36 highway, the other closer to Pattaya on Siam Country club road intersection with the road leading to Soi Nern Plub Waan... They are however very friendly towards Farang drivers, it seems we just get waved on with a smile. Helmet less motorbike drivers don't stand a chance though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepsi666 Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 (edited) just the boys in brown picking up 'tips' for the festival, same as every festival/holiday, cant expect them to have the readies to pay for them, can you, just think of it as another tax Still if you gotta drink, use a baht bus, cheaper than any fine or tax, and I'm sure the driver would appreciate the tip and business, and he'll be your best mate when you give him a big tip Mind you its not just for a festival/holiday to drink and aim (cant really call it driving) the baht bus may not be the best means of transport, but its a lot cheaper than bail (or a night in the pokey) and a day in court Edited April 10, 2006 by pepsi666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecubes Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 just the boys in brown picking up 'tips' for the festival, same as every festival/holiday, cant expect them to have the readies to pay for them, can you, just think of it as another tax Still if you gotta drink, use a baht bus, cheaper than any fine or tax, and I'm sure the driver would appreciate the tip and business, and he'll be your best mate when you give him a big tip Mind you its not just for a festival/holiday to drink and aim (cant really call it driving) the baht bus may not be the best means of transport, but its a lot cheaper than bail (or a night in the pokey) and a day in court Hay Pepsi,, just remember if give him the correct fare He just might jump out and give you a good kicking for that. New kids on the block. Laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryd Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 Hay Pepsi,, just remember if give him the correct fareHe just might jump out and give you a good kicking for that. New kids on the block. Laugh. I look at it like I'm paying the 5 baht fare, and giving the driver a 5 baht tip as well for his good service. I think I'll be doing a lot of walking in any event, unless the weight of all those super-soakers gets too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 The checkpoints are a great thing! Sadly it makes some of the BiB a bit surly as they'd rather be throwing water and drinking with the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvk1951 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I for one do not mind coughing up a bit if tea money if it means the inebriated are kept off the road. Running the gauntlet is tough enough already, don't need any additional misguided missles heading in my direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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