2BOB Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Did you know it is against the law to ride a motor bike in Chiang Mai whilst smoking. Yesterday traverling over Narrawat bridge ,pulled over usual police check, produced my thai license , all ok but not happy no fine,then he started to write me at 2000bt ticket for smoking whilst ridding my bike. This sent up a red flag,and i asked to see the big boss,no no he no come you pay,produced my phone to take his photo and said would go to police office to complain, soon backed off. Warning to all dont smoke and ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banzai99 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 You should be fined for gross stupidity for smoking, full stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technologybytes Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 It's not against the law, it's just a scam opportunity for the police. I once saw the police stopping and fining motorbikes that had the rear footrests down with no passengers. All the time people stand for it, such behaviour will continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChangMaiSausage Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 You should be fined for gross stupidity for smoking, full stop. Yes Boss, and for eating fatty foods, drinking too much, sleeping around with too many loose women .... Seriously not sure if your pst was serious or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Out of interest, is there an anti-littering law in Chiang Mai? Like the one the fake cops "enforce" in Bangkok? (And is that a real law?!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthai Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 You should not be smoking anyway. Bikes you drive with 2 hands. Like the Thais talking on the phone will bike driving. Idiots the lot, all 1 hand drivers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Rob Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 You should be fined for gross stupidity for smoking, full stop. Apparently there is a law where you are not permitted to use a mobile when riding a bike in the rain - seems to be very pratical as the 'spare hand' is already holding an umbrella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maanoi Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Smoking while driving a bike should be illegal if its not already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy chef 1 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 New law? Thought the locals need a driving license now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLock Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 It's probably not the act of smoking, but he knows that the rider is going to casually throw his butt onto the road when he is finished. It's called littering and there is a law against that. Oh...and you don't look cool btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) I'm all for any law prohibiting activities that require one or more hands be unavailable to steer the scooter and operate the brakes and horn. And any law that prohibits leaving garbage in your wake. Edited June 2, 2015 by impulse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vogie Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Smoking while driving a bike should be illegal if its not already! But not illiegal if an ashtray is fitted to the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mousehound Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 You mean to say I can't smoke my shisha whilst on my bike? I never knew that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linzz Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 You should be fined for gross stupidity for smoking, full stop. Yes Boss, and for eating fatty foods, drinking too much, sleeping around with too many loose women .... Seriously not sure if your pst was serious or not. It was a serious joke I'm sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linzz Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) It's probably not the act of smoking, but he knows that the rider is going to casually throw his butt onto the road when he is finished. It's called littering and there is a law against that. Oh...and you don't look cool btw. Really? there is a law against littering? Clearly not working, at least a gazillion trillion plastic bags on both sides of the road all the way from Bkk to Kalasin, no one gives a damn in Beautiful Thailand Edited June 2, 2015 by Linzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Saw a "Joe Cool" Thai on a "chopper" one day, smoking while he drove. Apparently an ash flew up in his eye, as his left hand shot up to his eye, causing his right hand to twist the throttle and jerk the wheel. Bike went one way and got trashed by a big pickup behind him, while he went the other and went "splat" on the road, all while trying to run through a red light. I was waiting at the light in the opposite direction, so I got to see the whole thing. Could only shake my head and chuckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodThaiGirl Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 It's probably not the act of smoking, but he knows that the rider is going to casually throw his butt onto the road when he is finished. It's called littering and there is a law against that. Oh...and you don't look cool btw. 2 things who knows if he would throw it on the ground.......and i doubt hes gives a t-oss what you think..about what is cool or not..get a life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strabel23 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 It is against the law to ride a MC in my home country without having both hands on the handle grips ever since I can remember which is more than 40 years ago. I wouldn't be surprised if Thailand had a similar law but like everything else is seldom enforced. It should be enforced and anyone smoking or talking on a cell phone should be fined. After all it is a distraction and everyone knows driving in Thailand requires 100% attention at all times. Having said that my own son tried driving his scooter while holding a coke in one hand. Short story he crashed his bike but luckily he was driving slow and only the bike and his ego were hurt. He could have hurt someone else in the process. Why is it so hard for people to understand that without 2 hands on the wheel or handle grips they are an unsafe driver period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred Kubasa Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Scratching your genitals can also be a criminal offense - unless it is done by another person ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasidaho Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 to look like a fool is one thing, but to post here is being very foolish, grow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 You should be fined for gross stupidity for smoking, full stop. you forgot to add also riding a motorbike in Thailand , but then in "some" cases also being born Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperylobster Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 No Thai would pay that much...they just don't carry it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 It's probably not the act of smoking, but he knows that the rider is going to casually throw his butt onto the road when he is finished. It's called littering and there is a law against that. Oh...and you don't look cool btw. 2 things who knows if he would throw it on the ground.......and i doubt hes gives a t-oss what you think..about what is cool or not..get a life "get a life" wow, what a cool response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 It's probably not the act of smoking, but he knows that the rider is going to casually throw his butt onto the road when he is finished. It's called littering and there is a law against that. Oh...and you don't look cool btw. Ah, a preemptive fine no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eneukman Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 You should be fined for gross stupidity for smoking, full stop. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko kok prong Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 It is against the law to ride a MC in my home country without having both hands on the handle grips ever since I can remember which is more than 40 years ago. I wouldn't be surprised if Thailand had a similar law but like everything else is seldom enforced. It should be enforced and anyone smoking or talking on a cell phone should be fined. After all it is a distraction and everyone knows driving in Thailand requires 100% attention at all times. Having said that my own son tried driving his scooter while holding a coke in one hand. Short story he crashed his bike but luckily he was driving slow and only the bike and his ego were hurt. He could have hurt someone else in the process. Why is it so hard for people to understand that without 2 hands on the wheel or handle grips they are an unsafe driver period. Did he spill the coke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChangMaiSausage Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 lets start with wearing a helmet, we can discuss in ore detail once everyone does this..... not in my life time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLock Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 It's probably not the act of smoking, but he knows that the rider is going to casually throw his butt onto the road when he is finished. It's called littering and there is a law against that. Oh...and you don't look cool btw. 2 things who knows if he would throw it on the ground.......and i doubt hes gives a t-oss what you think..about what is cool or not..get a life Funny response...but you are crap at grammar. Please try harder. All smokers throw their butts on the ground. Stat. He didn't look like Steve McQueen on his 125cc Fino...but he thought he did. Carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 CHIANG MAI FORUM MOVED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthedarkside Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I see of our 2 CM members have started banging away already - all removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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