rooster59 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Motorists warned against using device to conceal license plates BANGKOK:-- The Land Transport Department has warned motorists against the use of a remotely-controlled device which can hide a car’s license plates, saying it is against the automobile law and violators are liable to a fine up to 2,000 baht. The department said it is checking whether such a device is available after a video clip was posted on the internet showing a woman demonstrating how she concealed a license plate attached to the front of her BMW with the claimed device, said Mr Chirut Visarnchit, deputy director-general of the department. Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/motorists-warned-using-device-conceal-license-plates/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2016-09-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticBhoy Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Thanks for the heads-up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezflip Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Only 2,000baht fine??? If they can afford a 10million baht car, then 2,000 is nothing. It's the same cost as a regular fill up. A fine this low is just an annoyance for them, not a real deterrent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inactiveposter Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 There are many drivers that keep their license plates inside their cars so they don't get stolen!?!?! Along those lines, I see many vehicles not using lights at night to save gas!?!?!Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolhand Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 anyone know the gadget and where to get one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 18 minutes ago, Koolhand said: anyone know the gadget and where to get one? Easy to buy, just do a google search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUUM Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 The usual device used here to conceal a car is carried in the drivers wallet and has a few zeros on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 All the HiSo's will be fitting them to their Merc's,BMW, Ferrari's etc, so when they do a hit and run, they just flip a switch, regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 40 minutes ago, worgeordie said: All the HiSo's will be fitting them to their Merc's,BMW, Ferrari's etc, so when they do a hit and run, they just flip a switch, regards worgeordie My car,s a Jowett Javelin............will one fit on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I place my numberplate behind the grille, whilst semi obscured it was still readable, sort of. police told me to move it back out front or risk a 500b fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Goldfinger 1963 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphere Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Nosedigger 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxo1947 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 (edited) In Australia.......Waaay back --late...80s early 90s, there was a spray on clear solution that was camera reflective...(or so they claimed) hit the market for about 5 months then was banned. What that lady is doing to the BMW is of no use in the UK ---their motorway cameras take front & back shots of speeding--the computer chip measures the speed and activates the timing of another camera to take the back shot. Edited September 4, 2016 by oxo1947 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadGeordie Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 4 hours ago, petermik said: My car,s a Jowett Javelin............will one fit on it I hate you.......I want one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminatorchiangmai Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I don't see the advantage of one of these devices , many cars drive around without plates anyway and nothing is done about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 1 minute ago, terminatorchiangmai said: I don't see the advantage of one of these devices , many cars drive around without plates anyway and nothing is done about that. I agree. 3 months ago we took delivery of a new pickup. I said to the wife why no red plates, i want to save money !!! What when we get the regular plates you get the money back. Point is she drove for 9 weeks with no plates never stopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 It would be interesting to see the video of this device in use. Years ago in the UK, it was claimed that spraying hairspray on the number plate would prevent cameras recognising it. No idea if it was true however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphMichaels Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Just can't make this S%@#! up!! FINE=50,000THB PLUS loss of license ONE year PLUS impound of vehicle, ONE year. Then enforce with prejudice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 9 hours ago, BigBadGeordie said: I hate you.......I want one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Mine is a Vauxhall Wyvern in which I passed my test in 1966. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanukjim Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 These devices are just a scam and do not work as advertised.Kind of like the army's bomb detector devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 (edited) 8 minutes ago, bluesofa said: It would be interesting to see the video of this device in use. Years ago in the UK, it was claimed that spraying hairspray on the number plate would prevent cameras recognising it. No idea if it was true however. Top Gear tried several of these devices but against the latest radar detection devices none of them worked Edited September 5, 2016 by gandalf12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Too late. The rich and influential ones and their spoilt brats already posses it and abuse the 'chit'zz... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBOP Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 What if its parked? Some of those 9999 plates are worth million's of baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 From what I've seen many cars here, particularly pickups, use the cheaper option: mud and dirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireland32 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 17 hours ago, inactiveposter said: There are many drivers that keep their license plates inside their cars so they don't get stolen!?!?! Along those lines, I see many vehicles not using lights at night to save gas!?!?! Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect No lights, means no ghost can follow them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 12 hours ago, oxo1947 said: In Australia.......Waaay back --late...80s early 90s, there was a spray on clear solution that was camera reflective...(or so they claimed) hit the market for about 5 months then was banned. What that lady is doing to the BMW is of no use in the UK ---their motorway cameras take front & back shots of speeding--the computer chip measures the speed and activates the timing of another camera to take the back shot. Hair spray or clear lacquer will do the job... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keskeseksa Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Many cars have unreadable licence plates anyway. Let's start with those. Then they can ban the films that totally hides the driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 A post containing a derogatory generalization toward Thais has been removed as well as a reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesterm Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 16 hours ago, worgeordie said: All the HiSo's will be fitting them to their Merc's,BMW, Ferrari's etc, so when they do a hit and run, they just flip a switch, regards worgeordie But if they do get caught, I hear Singapore is nice this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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