thaidel48 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 The fines are way to low. i would imagine that 500 baht would not even cover the towing costs let alone the paper work ect . 200 Baht storage fee cost that an hour in most inner city car parks. also what happens to unclaimed vehicles ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelSong Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 What will happen to the tow-away-truck while the driver triple parks during his lunch-break ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 And I just saw a tow truck at saphan Kwai there actually doing it, lets hope it lasts............................. PB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracklayer Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Same fine for all vehicles causing an obstruction Just times the fine by ten to show you mean it. Sent from my GT-I9300T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yingyo Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Will be back to the usual within 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yingyo Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 1 tow truck that takes 3 hours to get to the pound and back. I like those odds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tominbkk Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 If I put an X-men sticker on my windscreen do I get an amnesty from this law? Try first with putting a few pooh bears and the honey pot on the back of your car. I see that a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMarlow Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 tow.jpg Looking at this photo, would it be too much to assume that the owner is nearby. If the car has an automatic transmission, is it enough if the shift is in the "neutral N " position, or is it proper to tow the car with the rear wheels raised? It's a front-wheel drive car, it doesn't matter what gear it's in as it is clearly going to have a front wheel lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsie888 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 The Thai police really know how to add value with their "Valet Parking Service". This info should go in the tourist guides for Bangkok! I mean, for just 500 baht your car is collected (you don't even have to wait and give the keys), it gets stored in a safe place, 500 baht service fee and just pay 200 baht per additional day? TIP: When leaving on holiday no need for arranging long term parking, just leave your car on a busy road and collect it after your trip for a small fee /Marc Never mind the damage incurred....................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbalEd Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 For every vehicle towed how many others will be ' exempt ' for one reason or another ? I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Why is half the police force of Bangkok watching the towing of this specific wehicl ? I guess they have more important work to do. This is probably the first car towed under the new rule. The owner will receive coupons from the Royal Thai Police for a buffet dinner for him and his family at the Four Seasons Hotel, plus discount coupons for future use when his car is towed. All in all, good work by the RTP . It seems that bad parking is a good way to meet lots of senior police officers in Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apalink_thailand Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 For every vehicle towed how many others will be ' exempt ' for one reason or another ? A Mercedes or BMW bonnet badge exempts you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apalink_thailand Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 If I put an X-men sticker on my windscreen do I get an amnesty from this law? Try first with putting a few pooh bears and the honey pot on the back of your car. I see that a lot. No no...Pooh Bears and Hello Kitty's on silver or gold coloured Toyota Vigos are the target market for the BIB. Those people can afford the fine but dont know any higher ups that can get the BIB into conflict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 tow.jpg Looking at this photo, would it be too much to assume that the owner is nearby. If the car has an automatic transmission, is it enough if the shift is in the "neutral N " position, or is it proper to tow the car with the rear wheels raised? It's a front-wheel drive car, it doesn't matter what gear it's in as it is clearly going to have a front wheel lift. Excellent reply. And now how about the cars with rear wheel drive and automatic transmission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) tow.jpg Looking at this photo, would it be too much to assume that the owner is nearby. If the car has an automatic transmission, is it enough if the shift is in the "neutral N " position, or is it proper to tow the car with the rear wheels raised? It's a front-wheel drive car, it doesn't matter what gear it's in as it is clearly going to have a front wheel lift. Excellent reply. And now how about the cars with rear wheel drive and automatic transmission? I had a 4x4 towed off the express way... they lifted the front wheels to the truck and put a 'dolly' under the rear wheels, quite simple and quite effective. I imagine that exactly the same works for rear wheel drive cars. Edited October 22, 2013 by richard_smith237 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurnell Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Still seeing cars parked illegally along Sukhumvit this morning, metres away from the cops. Guess it isn't working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulchiangmai Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 tow.jpg Looking at this photo, would it be too much to assume that the owner is nearby. If the car has an automatic transmission, is it enough if the shift is in the "neutral N " position, or is it proper to tow the car with the rear wheels raised? It's a front-wheel drive car, it doesn't matter what gear it's in as it is clearly going to have a front wheel lift. In the unlikely event the car has a hand brake that works and it is applied what happens when you raise the front wheels off the ground? Do you just drag the locked rear wheels along the road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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