webfact Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Foundation offers Bt60 million to help make Thailand's roads saferSuriyan PanyawaiThe NationBANGKOK: -- The Safer Roads Foundation (SRF) has earmarked more than Bt60 million on efforts to reduce road deaths in Thailand, where more than 14,000 locals and foreigners are either killed or fatally injured in road accidents on average every year.According to the World Health Organisation, Thailand came in at No 3 in world rankings last year in terms of the highest number of road deaths."I visited Thailand and saw many risks and danger in Thailand's traffic, which is supported by the rising number of deaths. So I chose to support Thailand in reducing traffic accidents," SRF director Michael Woodford said.His foundation is providing 1 million pounds (over Bt60 million) in moves to cut down on road accidents in Thailand with the help of the Transport Ministry and the Thai Health Promotion Foundation. The fund is also intended to turn Thailand into a model of road safety.Woodford said people should be aware of the rising number of road accidents and do what they can to resolve the problem.Though related organisations have used several measures and laws, such as introducing speed controls and installing GPRS on public transport to deal with the problem, the number of road accidents are still on the rise.Bangkok, Chiang Mai province and Surat Thani's Koh Samui district will be the first to introduce improvements in accident hotspots.The Thai Health Promotion Foundation has also approved another 15 projects as part of its road-safety campaign."In order to reduce accidents, not only do individuals need to improve their behaviour on the road, but all relevant organisations also need to work together," Woodford said.Teerapong Rodprasert, director general of the Land Transport Department, said the road-accident issue was a serious problem that needs to be resolved. He pointed out that though officials tried to implement new measures to control speed, it did not seem to work in practice.The director said the department had started three experimental programmes.The first is a speed-limit scheme in Nong Khai province, the second is organising public vans and the last is improving drivers' behaviour. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Foundation-offers-Bt60-million-to-help-make-Thaila-30245803.html -- The Nation 2014-10-20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The stuttering parrot Posted October 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2014 A nice gesture however the whole system needs a complete overhaul starting with a program in defensive driving in schools to try a curb the culture of speeding and not wearing helmets etc and make it mandatory with much stricter tests for obtaining a licence. People should be taught that having a licence is a privilege not a right and the Mai pen rai attitude on the roads should be addressed. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fiddlesticks Posted October 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2014 The best way to use that money to make the roads safer is to pay Thai not to drive! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rhythmworx Posted October 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2014 This is a charity fund from England. Why do we have to waste money on RUBBISH like this? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCruncher Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 The best way to use that money to make the roads safer is to pay Thai not to drive! Or pay the police to do their job. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NeverSure Posted October 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2014 I didn't know that a car crushing machine cost that much money. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NongKhaiKid Posted October 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2014 This is a charity fund from England. Why do we have to waste money on RUBBISH like this? A very good point and why people are often reluctant to give to charities because of the poor use of funds and ridiculous administrative charges. It is rubbish as it should be a Thai government responsibility. Britain gives aid to India to help them help their people yet they can afford space exploration. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloggie Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Whatever I read every time, I still feel myself safe on the road here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Whatever I read every time, I still feel myself safe on the road here. What are you high on when that happens? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubuzz Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 The fund is also intended to turn Thailand into a model of road safety. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jpeg Posted October 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2014 Thai drivers are also angry at the way their fellow Thais drive. From experience, the very worst is speeding and pulling out without checking their mirrors or bothering to indicate. Recipe for the disasters I see every day here on Phuket and no 'stricter' driving test will fix that. Same as you can't fix stupid. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post coma Posted October 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) Peeing into the proverbial wind me thinks. Nice gesture though. I am sure some big wig will enjoy the fruits of such a donation. Edited October 20, 2014 by coma 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 60 million...thanks GB!!......I'm sure that the RTP will be able to put that money to very good use.........! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneday Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 First off 60M is a lot to us, but a drop in the bucket for the scope of the problem they are trying to address. Take away part of that money after corrupt officials take their cut and the donation reduces even more. Many points in posts above are so true, namely the driving culture and system need a complete overhaul. In the US you have motorcycles and patrol cars on the roads everywhere looking to stop and ticket offenders. That doesn't happen here. I don't know if is because they are too lazy or don't have enough police cars and bikes, but the system they have of just putting up checkpoints isn't even close to enough to deter people from breaking traffic laws. Then there is the need for schools and stricter tests as mentioned above...a complete overhaul is correct. They need to start from scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mountain Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Wasn't it 26000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatboy Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Whatever I read every time, I still feel myself safe on the road here. thats a bad habit feeling yourself when driving,they say it affects the eyesight. very contageous here in thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcopops Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 A nice gesture however the whole system needs a complete overhaul starting with a program in defensive driving in schools to try a curb the culture of speeding and not wearing helmets etc and make it mandatory with much stricter tests for obtaining a licence. People should be taught that having a licence is a privilege not a right and the Mai pen rai attitude on the roads should be addressed. actually if you look at what they do, it is exactly what I've been saying needs doing time and again.......whereas education is important, dwelling on single issues will NEVER solve the problem - they concentrate on all the ENGINEERING aspects of road safety and advised governments on this. Whether or not Thailand will listen, is a different matter.......various events since the junta took power have brought them into disagreement or concern with other countries and their reaction seems to be less that of a responsible state that wants to be part of the world community and more like a recalcitrant teenager. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovekorat Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Charity money is to help impoverished people! Not make roads safer. There are enough of them in Thailand. You want to make the roads safer? 1. Make the driving test rigorous. 2 special tests for bus drivers( I can't believe half of them even have a licence at all) 3 get the police on the streets to enforce driving laws 4 as 3 5 as 3 Etc! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsut2180 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 What a foolish mistake the Foundation would make by handing over this money. Road safety is about how we drive. I was trained in advance driving techniques for various security reasons and had to deal with many road conditions far more dangerous than some of the roads in Thailand. But only yesterday I was nearly caught out driving my little Honda Blade in Bearing and the road is nasty, flipped my steering. I manged to control,just. I see the need for road improvement for Thailand. One would have to question where the Bt60 million would go, certainly not on the roads,more like in someone's back pocket ? ? ? ? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selftaopath Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 The best way to use that money to make the roads safer is to pay Thai not to drive! Or pay the police to do their job. They're not paid now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retell Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 In the end it was barely enough to buy a helmet ,after tax ,comissions , debates , research ,etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selftaopath Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 This is a charity fund from England. Why do we have to waste money on RUBBISH like this? A very good point and why people are often reluctant to give to charities because of the poor use of funds and ridiculous administrative charges. It is rubbish as it should be a Thai government responsibility. Britain gives aid to India to help them help their people yet they can afford space exploration. Hell I think USA gives money to EVERYBODY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akampa Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 what a waste of money ,the drivers here will do what they want when they want ,only yesterday the car in front turned to the opposite direction to the traffic on the superhighway because the moron wanted to go down a side road 300 metres away jeez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 60 million...thanks GB!!......I'm sure that the RTP will be able to put that money to very good use.........! Yeah I think so too.... IT'S Party Time!! bring in the booze and bitches compliments of the UK foundation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamahele Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 This is a charity fund from England. Why do we have to waste money on RUBBISH like this? Is saving lives really rubbish? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcopops Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 The best way to use that money to make the roads safer is to pay Thai not to drive! ...and the award for the most facile post on this thread goes to........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcopops Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 This is a charity fund from England. Why do we have to waste money on RUBBISH like this? It saves lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwisailor Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Tilting at windmills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaltsc Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) "Thailand came in at No 3 in world rankings last year in terms of the highest number of road deaths." It would be a lot cheaper and more effective if they instituted proper driving ordinances and enforced them. They make it sound as though the roads are the cause of the deaths. In reality they are Pseudo-Driver Deaths. The vast majority of these deaths are caused by people who think, since they can afford to buy a motor vehicle, they are qualified to drive one. Most aren't qualified to ride along as a passenger let alone be behind the wheel. How many times do you see passengers holding an infant in their laps while sitting in the front seat or...7 or 8 people riding in the back of a pick up truck? In every western country, both of these situations are illegal and strictly enforced. If funds were donated to build safer roads, there is a better than even chance that a portion would never make it to the construction phase of the project, and the money that does would be spent on inferior materials. Edited October 20, 2014 by jaltsc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan michaud Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I think the correct term is pissing in the wind. Waste of time and money, the Thai's just don't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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