Proof that the police aren't all bad

[Trujillo]

Not all of the traffic police are bad.

This one allowed a person to go unpunished for not having proper registration. That looks bad to me. Like an abject failure to do his job (duty).

[uptheos]

As I said previously, no need to offer a bribe just ask if it's possible to pay A fine on the spot?

You are not offering a bribe you are relying on Thai police law to give you an answer. If the fine

suits your pocket then it's Up2U and him, but don't ask for a receipt.

[TheSiemReaper]

I see bribery as part of the South East Asia experience and a sensible way to avoid paperwork and hassle. Who would you rather support; a policeman's family or a faceless system? It's an easy choice to make.

Can't say as I am rite but isn't the policemen out doing the traffic work fairly low on a wage scale plus they have to buy their guns and uniforms. If they would raise the tax a bit they could probably pay them a decent salary and pay their clothes and guns. Not sure on that. I know at the higher levels they make good money.

Not sure about that either. I have heard it said that they have to pay to get the promotions. Not saying it is wrong it is just different than what they do back home.

Yes, lower ranks do have to pay for their own kit. Not sure about "higher levels making good money" though; during the Bangkok bombing - the police chief who coughed up a very substantial reward (which would then be awarded to the police themselves) was earning... $1,250 a month. Not exactly a huge sum is it?