Crackdown: D-Day to begin Thursday on Thai traffic violations

[victor70]

"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.

would be nice to stop the cars with NO license plate or those made inficibel

[rethaier]

How about a police officer taking bribes more than 5 times for letting traffic violators off are fired?

Why are you allowing 5 bribes? 1 should be enough for immediate dismissal.

[Jimbolai]

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When the crackdown starts in Pattaya I will be convinced that this is a real change for the better

Crack down, Crack down, not your Elephant size crap down.

[johnmcc6]

I kinda like it the way it is. you will never hear me asking for more cops or stricter rules.

[Globeman]

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!!

That is nonsense. They will shake down their own nationality as readily as any other. How did you come to this conclusion?

[soalbundy]

I guess driving without a licence, speeding, overtaking on the left and drunk driving are not serious offences.

I thought that was obligatory.

Edited July 16, 2014 by soalbundy

[soalbundy]

I kinda like it the way it is. you will never hear me asking for more cops or stricter rules.

but maybe for faster ambulances.

[soalbundy]

Some well directed campaigning for a very long time might be good start.

Ticketing everybody is not going to help. Attitude change will.

Start with RESPECT !!!!!!

I thought you was in Staines

[Eneukman]

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What about speeding and clearly marked speed limits on all thoroughfares and sois?

Speed limit signs are badly needed on all roads. I was driving on one road (Route 36?) where my GPS gave the speed limit as being 110 km / hr. A little later, I glanced at it and it showed my speed in red. It had detected that the speed limit at that point was 80 km / hr but there was no indication whatsoever of a change in the speed limit so it was telling me that I was speeding. Similarly, when leaving Pattaya on Sukhumwit Road, there is no indication as to when the speed limit changes from 80 to 110!

Alan

[soalbundy]

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What about speeding and clearly marked speed limits on all thoroughfares and sois?

Speed limit signs are badly needed on all roads. I was driving on one road (Route 36?) where my GPS gave the speed limit as being 110 km / hr. A little later, I glanced at it and it showed my speed in red. It had detected that the speed limit at that point was 80 km / hr but there was no indication whatsoever of a change in the speed limit so it was telling me that I was speeding. Similarly, when leaving Pattaya on Sukhumwit Road, there is no indication as to when the speed limit changes from 80 to 110!

Alan

Since no one sticks to the speed limits it would be a waste of time and cut down the BIB '"wages'"

[hugh2121]

Highway 7 between Sri Racha and Banglamung intersection. Nearside lane has been so damaged by overweight lorries that I will not use it. Driving along in the middle lane yesterday at the max speed limit I was overtaken many times by cars and minibuses in the left hand lane which does seem to be illegal in Thailand. One of the vehicles which passed me on the left was a police car.

[NoshowJones]

Yippee, a crack down at last. Can't remember, when was the last one?

A crackdown???? I will not believe this until I see or hear of anyone in my Province getting done for driving without a licence, or some parents moaning because the army or police have confiscated their motorbike because their ten year old son/daughter was riding it.

Iike I said on another thread, Thailand is not just Bangkok, or Phuket etc etc. Upcountry is plagued with unlicenced drivers and underage children riding motorbikes. No wonder there are so many fatalities on the roads upcountry etc.

[NoshowJones]

No mention about wearing a helmet?

Oh, that's allowed in Thailand .....

I don't care if motor cyclists are not wearing a helmet, they are only likely to harm themselves.

[NoshowJones]

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.

You haven't mentioned all those ten year olds riding motorbikes. That's what disgusts me.

[NoshowJones]

Yes big fat half naked falangs on big fat monster bikes should be dealt with first!

Yes, and so should the people who rented it to them.

[NoshowJones]

I kinda like it the way it is. you will never hear me asking for more cops or stricter rules.

and you are a regular driver and motorbike rider??????

[JenksB]

Sorry Jimbolai I dont know how that happened I posted an answer and it appears that I have edited your post!

[Rorri]

Yippee, a crack down at last. Can't remember, when was the last one?

But notice the most glaring omission, they don't consider running/jumping red lights too much of an infringement, stopping over the line is taken more seriously.

[Rorri]

No mention about wearing a helmet?

Oh, that's allowed in Thailand .....

or reckless speeding.

[Travel2003]

How about a police officer taking bribes more than 5 times for letting traffic violators off are fired?

How do you crack down on that, or monitor it?

I believe all the suggestions here should be backed up with how to do it with the existing recourses.

Not just throw around some wish lists.

[soalbundy]

No mention about wearing a helmet?

Oh, that's allowed in Thailand .....

or reckless speeding.

speeding is allowed as long as you are drunk

[Rorri]

"Can any one give me a list of the correct road rules in Thailand in English? I have been told one must give way to the left,but this just does not work on a round-a-bout."

In Thailand you only need to give way if the vehicle is bigger than you or driving crazy.

A sensible question gets asked, and you reply with what....stupidness. The answer is, true, here it is give way to the left, I assume they copied the US way forgetting they drive on a different side of the road. Unfortunately I have on my PC, somewhere between Thailand and Australia.

[Rorri]

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What about speeding and clearly marked speed limits on all thoroughfares and sois?

Speed limit signs are badly needed on all roads. I was driving on one road (Route 36?) where my GPS gave the speed limit as being 110 km / hr. A little later, I glanced at it and it showed my speed in red. It had detected that the speed limit at that point was 80 km / hr but there was no indication whatsoever of a change in the speed limit so it was telling me that I was speeding. Similarly, when leaving Pattaya on Sukhumwit Road, there is no indication as to when the speed limit changes from 80 to 110!

Alan

This is the way some police think...one of the "commanders," on Phuket, said you have your license, you should know what speed you should be doing... a fool.. yes.

[soalbundy]

What about farangs driving motor bikes with only the shorts on and no driving license.

I guess naked with a license is ok.....grow up, wearing shorts is not illegal, you twit.

No,but for a lot of people it should be.

[Rorri]

No mention about wearing a helmet?

Oh, that's allowed in Thailand .....

or reckless speeding.

speeding is allowed as long as you are drunk

I'll have to take up drinking.

[kriswillems]

199 intersections countrywide. they don't have enough police officers for more.

How many police officers do they have in Thailand, only 199?

[soalbundy]

199 intersections countrywide. they don't have enough police officers for more.

How many police officers do they have in Thailand, only 199?

The rest are looking after their investments,gambling dens,prostitution, drugs, harassment, etc.

[vogie]

4 on a motorbike still ok?

[Alan653]

How about enforcing the law's when some Thai driver hits someone walking on a road or trying to cross a road and not stopping. Oh....that's right, that is allowed here in Thailand

[soalbundy]

4 on a motorbike still ok?

I presume you are not counting the babe in arms carried by the driver,the sack of rice carried by the last passenger and the long bamboo pole held by the third.