Popular Post webfact Posted July 15, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2014 D Day to begin Thursday on traffic violationsBANGKOK: -- Beginning Thursday, motorists violating five traffic offences will be dealt with seriously by laws.But before the police tough action, a PR campaign will be launched tomorrow to inform the public that the police will begin to strictly enforce traffic laws with fines and arrests in five major violations.They are overtaking cars in prohibited areas, stopping beyond crossing lines, blocking intersections, driving the wrong way, and using fake licence plates.Advisor to the national police commissioner Pol Maj Gen Wuthi Liptapanlop who is in charge of traffic, revealed the tough action to deal with violators after a meeting with senior Bangkok and provincial police to discuss traffic problems and complaints from the public about traffic violations.The meeting was told that violations mostly happened at intersections.He said the crackdown Thursday will target only at 199 intersections because police did not have sufficient manpower to regulate every intersection nationwide.Of the 199 problem intersections, 90 are in Bangkok and have generated the most complaints.Three intersections also were targeted in 18 different provinces, including Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chon Buri and Phuket.He told the provincial and Bangkok police to crack down on traffic violators particularly arresting drivers who are caught overtaking cars in prohibited areas, stopping beyond crossing lines, blocking intersections, driving the wrong way, and using fake licence plates.Strict enforcement of parking laws, particularly those stopping in “no parking” zones, also should be strictly enforced, Pol Gen Wuthi said.The action aims to reduce traffic violations in order to minimise the likelihood of accidents and lower the number of road casualties, he added.Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/d-day-begin-thursday-traffic-violations/ -- Thai PBS 2014-07-15 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ratcatcher Posted July 15, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2014 Yippee, a crack down at last. Can't remember, when was the last one? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BSJ Posted July 15, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2014 555 I crack-up everytime I hear of another crack-down! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huahinjoe Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 what about patrolling the streets and doing some serious work like punishing who drives with the influence of drugs or alcohol instead looking for people who crossing the lines?!?! They should seriously need a crackdown for sure, but first within their decision makers who come up with these silly unrealistic ideas followed by zero law enforcement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UbonRatch Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 "He said the crackdown Thursday will target only at 199 intersections because police did not have sufficient manpower to regulate every intersection nationwide.Of the 199 problem intersections, 90 are in Bangkok and have generated the most complaints.Three intersections also were targeted in 18 different provinces, including Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chon Buri and Phuket." Very obviously not enough police in this country, or those carrying out their duties to the full, at least. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confuscious Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 No mention about wearing a helmet? Oh, that's allowed in Thailand ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookiki Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 What about speeding and clearly marked speed limits on all thoroughfares and sois? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taony Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 This is like the fourth one this year. Fake license plates? My God... -*I typed this myself*- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post trainman34014 Posted July 15, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2014 Nothing about jumping red lights which is a major problem just about everywhere or Bikers riding on pavements. Could add to the list but give them a chance and see how it goes. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LuckyLew Posted July 15, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2014 How about a police officer taking bribes more than 5 times for letting traffic violators off are fired? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UbonRatch Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 D-Day is an unpronounced attack, as is H-Hour. So Thursday's the day, hey? Why use a term, when announcing the day, when it's totally inappropriate to use such a term? Stop copying Western terms, if we're not your uncle, back-stabbers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UbonRatch Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 "Three intersections also were targeted in 18 different provinces, including Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chon Buri and Phuket." How does one get three intersections in 18 different provinces? Ghost intersections, are these, which link Phuket and the Chiangs? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuchulainn Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Beginning Thursday........ Pathetic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tingtongfarang Posted July 15, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2014 Does this mean the police also have to stop jumping red lights and riding on the wrong side of the road? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kutjebu Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 What about farangs driving motor bikes with only the shorts on and no driving license. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post geezgav Posted July 15, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2014 How bout fining parents who don't have any regard for the safety of their young kids,babies and the like,by not giving them helmets while carrying them in precarious positions on motorbikes.absolutely disgusts me seeing that. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FangFerang Posted July 15, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) No mention about wearing a helmet? Oh, that's allowed in Thailand ..... A Thai with no helmet -- no problem. A foreigner with no helmet = ka ching!! Edited July 15, 2014 by FangFerang 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooris6 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Failing to signal when changing lanes? Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NUMBAS Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 a bumper payday for those looking for a cheaper way out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernjohn Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I was wondering if it will affect tuck tuck drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kanthralak 1 Posted July 15, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2014 Not to mention overtaking in the face of on-coming traffic. This is a very common practice by bus drivers. Seems bigger has right of way. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Orac Posted July 15, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2014 When will they include bolting a cart onto the side of your motorbike and loading it with things that will fall over if you go faster that 5mph and then mount an 8ft diameter umbrella on top that makes you about as wide as most cars but still allow you to jump to the front of the queue at traffic lights? Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 all the rules that should be observed,how long will it last.also the rules they never inforce on the thais,everyone knows those ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonaldBattles Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Second to China, Thailand has the worst drivers in the world. This is a culture that has grown for many generations and will not be easy to overcome. There are not enough police in the country to change their habits. In Chiang Rai it has to be one of the worst places. It has been so long since I have seen a traffic policeman I have forgotten what they look like. Where are they? Hoping that the army can do something about this major problem. Chiang Rai deaths during Songkran is still the highest per capita in the nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaltsc Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Second to China, Thailand has the worst drivers in the world. This is a culture that has grown for many generations and will not be easy to overcome. There are not enough police in the country to change their habits. In Chiang Rai it has to be one of the worst places. It has been so long since I have seen a traffic policeman I have forgotten what they look like. Where are they? Hoping that the army can do something about this major problem. Chiang Rai deaths during Songkran is still the highest per capita in the nation. You need to spend some time in Cambodia. They might be worse than the Chinese. Drive on the wrong side of the road, ignore traffic lights (actually, many people told me that they didn't know what the traffic light was for). They make their turns 20 meters before the corner. When I return to Thailand I get the feeling that the driving here is quite civilized. Of course, that feeling only lasts for the first week. As for Songkran....Darwinism in action. Anyone who goes out on the road during Songkran deserves to be selected out of the gene pool. I make sure I'm not in the country until May since I realized that many people can't read a calendar and extend the "celebration" for an extra week or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selftaopath Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I wonder if there are more "hubs" or "crackdowns" in Thailand???? Humnnnnnnnn????? Results/data might be evasive, but those two dominate. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonaldBattles Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Chiang Rai is paralyzed for 2 weeks and as usual the police are no where to be found. Does the police effective control anything in the provinces except extortion of motorcycle drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johna Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Well for motor cycle drivers it will be business as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Bell Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 driving the wrong way, Now this I want to see enforced. Especially for the motosai taxi guys. That and riding on the pavement. Unfortunately, no chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimCM Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Second to China, Thailand has the worst drivers in the world. This is a culture that has grown for many generations and will not be easy to overcome. There are not enough police in the country to change their habits. In Chiang Rai it has to be one of the worst places. It has been so long since I have seen a traffic policeman I have forgotten what they look like. Where are they? Hoping that the army can do something about this major problem. Chiang Rai deaths during Songkran is still the highest per capita in the nation. Having lived in both countries for many years, I would say the Chinese are better than the Thai's for driving. Though that is like comparing which type of cancer you would prefer. At least the Chinese drive on the right side of the road, most of the time. And the police in China don't seem to target people for petty bribes like the BIB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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