inzman Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I thought I read it was against the law to refuse to take a breath test? Or does that just apply to the little people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumgranosalum Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 That kind of story usually is accompanied by such vocabulary as pompous, conceited, self-centered, hypocritical self-inflated pumped up little........but I'm sure they don't apply in these circumstances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 "BANGKOK The commander of Bangkok's police force lashed out at volunteer traffic cops who asked him to take a breathalyser test even after he insisted he was not drunk. Pol.Lt.Gen. Sriwarah Rangsipramkul described the incident to reporters this morning, and said he has now ordered his subordinates to improve the "quality" of traffic officers." So that's the standard for judging quality then? If you insist you are not drunk and don't smell of alcohol alls well and good and you don't have to take the test? Sometimes it might be better if officials think through what they are about to say first. This would be funny if it wasn't for the fact this individual seems to be quite serious in his views. Certainly helps explain the death toll due to drunk drivers with this kind of leadership. Wouldn;t it have been nice if he had had a press conference with the Volunteer Police there praising them for having subjected him to a breath test despite his rank......I guess I must be dreaming.Dreaming? Maybe, but I'd say that scenario is entering the realm of pure fantasy when you consider this guy's attitude to the world and his egocentric perception of his elevated position in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I thought I read it was against the law to refuse to take a breath test? Or does that just apply to the little people? Yes and yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojorison Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Pissed as a fart. Obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 It is a continuation of a pattern of behaviour that has existed for decades. In recent times we have seen the senior customs official box the ears of a staff member of the airport ( for trying to screen him through security); also the former chief cop taking a gun onto a plane. This is the culture of those who see themselves as untouchable, above the law, accountable to no one. The solution in this case should be simple: the sack. Won't happen because those above him have the same attitude. And guess who is not doing anything to correct either the RTP or the customs mafia? I think when a politician advocates for change it is becoming obvious that change will not happen. First blundering Barry and now the tiny general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumgranosalum Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 " I rolled down my window and told them I hadn’t drunk any alcohol," So here we have it...it's official; if you are stopped by the police at a DD checkpoint, all you have to do is roll down your window and clearly say......... "I haven't drunk any alcohol" - and they must let you drive on....... please, other TV members do let us all know how you get on with this........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelman868 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 The checkpoint cops doing a good job, sounds like a new police chief required. In the UK he would have have his driving licence taken away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumgranosalum Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 The checkpoint cops doing a good job, sounds like a new police chief required. In the UK he would have have his driving licence taken away. Failure to comply with a breath test request can carry a heavier penalty in many countries than the penalties for the actual alcohol level...it is quite clear he doesn't know enough about the law to act appropriately.....is he really a suitable candidate for the job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Next time I get stopped I will say no and refer to this article and not only expect but demand to be allowed to go without any tests Me too, and I will add that a lot of foreign guys on TVF were really pissed off about it, I'm sure that will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 "Recently I passed through a drunk-driving checkpoint. I rolled down my window and told them I hadn’t drunk any alcohol, but the [police] volunteers said, 'you have to take the breathalyzer test,'" Pol.Lt.Gen. Sriwarah recounted. "I told them no five times, but the volunteers wouldn't give in." "If those volunteers were quality people, and had some wits, they would have realised that I didn't smell of any alcohol. Eventually, I had to tell them who I was and get out of my car and criticise them." A self-confirmed nincompoop, if I ever saw one..., can't even wait to remove one foot before shoving in the other one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggers Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 How can both the Gov't & Royal Thai Police expect respect, when they believe they are above the law & should be treated differently to the rest of population. Pol.Lt.Gen. Sriwarah Rangsipramkul, may need to visit Army HQ for some "attitude adjustment"!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamNoone88 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Jesus wept. Thailand's finest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Power corruption is just as bad as money corruption. What are you going to do about it,Sir? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I thought it was a two thousand baht fine and a trip to the local cells if one refused a breathalyser test seems he got of lightly one law for every one just because he is a copper he should not be treated any different ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhooks Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 If im a top police chef in any country i surely travel with my own private motorcade and stuff like that... with sirens and flashlights and rounded up people around my route... there is absolutely no way anyone would breaCthalyze me that way for sure! Would you please re-write your post so that it is some-way understandable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangMaiThai Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Pretty much sums up what is wrong with Thailand in one short story. That he doesn't even realise he is wrong goes one step further to showing how dysfunctional this country really is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gchurch259 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 There are some drinks like Vodka which do not very much odor and the Office was correct to request. The Chief should have an attitude adjustment by the good General/PM. If he knew anything about Leadership he would have taken the test as requested and commend the officer as Drunk Driving is a contagion in Thailand and cost many lives every year !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk75 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 This is not Thai bashing but good for the volunteers. Make him breath on those unhygienic devices. I don't drink but I've been asked multiple times to take a test. Do they even use their common sense to smell the alcoholic breath before insisting on a test? No. Do they use disable tubes? No. Talk about an easy way to transmit TB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneday Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 "If those volunteers were quality people, and had some wits, they would have realised that I didn't smell of any alcohol. Eventually, I had to tell them who I was and get out of my car and criticise them." Humm, the way I see it, if they had QUALITY police commanders, he would have praised them for doing their job, taken the breathalyzer test and been on his way with no controversial news report. I'm thinking he had something to hide. I've never seen such a clear case of someone high on the totem pole in Thai society, should I say elite, acting like the God they think they are and right into the microphones as if he really thought what he was saying was right...wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 BIB - "Sir you must take a breathalyser test" GOM - "you first" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 If he had any quality himself then he should have taken the test and commend the volunteers for doing a good job, everyone are equal to the law... but obviously this high ranking officer sees himself above the law. Of course he isn't above the law, but he isn't very far below it either. They aren't very good at PR are they, if you have dicks at the top surely one should try to hide the fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 If im a top police chef in any country i surely travel with my own private motorcade and stuff like that... with sirens and flashlights and rounded up people around my route... there is absolutely no way anyone would breaCthalyze me that way for sure! Would you please re-write your post so that it is some-way understandable? He's drunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jing Joe Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Imagine if he said;- " do you know who I am?" They could have responded;- "ok smartie we'll test you for Alzheimer’s after this, now just you blow into this first" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realenglish1 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Just because he is a Police Chief does not make him immune to the laws. You want to set an example and now you say you want quality officers. Your the problem not the officer who asked you to take a test. Does not matter that you are a Police Chief Does not matter that you where not drinking. No where in the law does it state that High ranking Police officers are immune from taking a breathalyzer test. Sac this guy he is a true embarrassment to the police force or should I say farce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newatthis Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 And the current PM says that he'll leave police reform to the future government. Well, Mr PM, I'm sorry but it's time to get off your backside and start the reforms now. This senior officer is one of the reasons why!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spermwhale Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 What buffoon. In certain areas of town, overtime I am drive through a checkpoint, as they are asking me if I've been drinking their already shoving that wand in my face. "Deum whisky mai? BAO!!!!" I can barely answer before their telling me to blow and these days I never have even a single beer before driving and for sure I don't smell of alcohol. So does this little tirade mean the cops are gonna lighten up ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loonodingle Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Well I know what I shall be doing in the future on the way back from the Pub. Packet of mints and a " I haven't had a drink man how foolish can you be" Cant you smell the minty breath............ Amazing Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheard Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 And the problem with taking the test was? Either he had been drinking, or he is so impressed with his own importance that the law which he is charged with upholding does not apply. What a dipstick. What an upsidedown logic he applies. If Prayut had any guts he should at least be prosecuted for refusing to take the test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andaman Al Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 So who will be the first policeman to now push the boundries to the max and get blind drunk on an aircraft while carrying a gun. Precedence has been set for both defences. "do you know who I am, I am not drunk and I never knew I was carrying my gun". Obviously innocent then M'Laud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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