Revolutionary Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 To be honest it surprises me that there are not more killed. In bangkok it is common to see children ,obviously too young to have a licence, two or three up , no helmets , speeding in and out of traffic. Never have I seen a cop policing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LannaGuy Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 ahh "Thainess" we just don't understand Just apply the law as the cop thinks fit and I bet all the Thais on social media are saying what a kind cop he is. So kids don't worry about your helmet just tug that Amulet before you set off and the spirits will protect you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wirat69 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 4 hours ago, Pattaya28 said: And the deaths will increase. If he caused hardship, maybe the parents would helmet-up their dear kids. I had more respect for the cop who took the rider's cash then returned with a helmet for the kid... better long term outcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 The cop obviously hasn't thought of the costs involved regarding funerals and the loss of a kids future financial input to the family...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Making them do jumping jacks is worse than just ignoring them. It shows he is happy for them to do something that is endangering their safety. It's hard to get your head around this sort of behaviour. It seems kind of backward. I guess it's a microcosm of Thai society. Someone makes the mistake of getting caught doing something that is technically against the law, a pretend punishment is doled out, the children pretend that they have been punished and are sorry, then go back to doing the same thing. As long as the appearance of something being done has been achieved, who cares what actually happens? Better your children die horrifically than upset them by enforcing rules and teaching responsibility. A nation of irresponsible children being run by a group of irresponsible children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats56 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 The cop.is not doing anyone a favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 4 hours ago, Ace of Pop said: Isn't it strange.Ferangs come here , then become Champions of the Poor.Yet back home they couldn't give a rats ass about poor , neither do they bother about any injustice till they get here Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect SOOOO True! But to add on to that is the most of the majority 99% are only complaining mouth pieces and never ever do anything in any way about helping out anyone in the tiny teeny slightest way here. I often help where I see warranted and never tell anyone about it. just go on my merry way.. Ace of Pop. Great post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 So if you are poor you can just break the law? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 6 hours ago, Jessi said: The mentality of this make the mind spin!!!! It will cause even more hardship when the have an accident and finish up with brain damage OR DEAD. But you cannot tell the stupid parents that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 5 hours ago, stubuzz said: I thought the job of the police is to enforce the law, not make them up. Ahh! But "This is Thailand", anyone with any authority can make up their own rules. Have you been in Amphurs, Banks, IOs, Schools etc,etc,etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 2 hours ago, little mary sunshine said: Unbelievable.....so having your child killed or crippled for life with a head injury wouldn't be a burden on the family....Stupid is a step up! Enforce the LAWS. Don't make up your own!! Do you ever really think that that could happen here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 This is simply idiotic... FINE them - It will ultimately save lives !!!... The shortsightedness of some frequently astonishes me - These people believe they are being clever in their thoughts that they are seeing the bigger picture.... They are just DUMB... If the BiB really, genuinely cared the would educate these kids, FINE them for no helmet and take measures to ensure that these kids (and anyone else on a motorcycle) follow the laws. The existing road laws in Thailand are actually very good. It is the shoddy, absentminded, careless and often absent enforcement of the existing laws which leads to the majority of Thailands traffic woes and is a fundamental factor in the high mortality rate on Thailands roads - This is a perfect example of such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 2 hours ago, tigermoth said: I think a lot more hardshipo will be suffered when the kid's brains are spread all over the road. What brains? What they have would have been inherited from their parents. That's why these kids are given the motorbike keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 55 minutes ago, wirat69 said: I had more respect for the cop who took the rider's cash then returned with a helmet for the kid... better long term outcome!! But the helmet would probably just end up in the motorbikes basket. The hair must not be out of place, though at that age, this would only apply to the girls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooo Upto Me Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Just a fine example why this country is so messed up. ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 2 hours ago, jimstar1 said: Cost Of Helmet 300B Cost of Funeral Or Hospital Care ????? Cost of Brain Damage for rest of Life ???? Can not afford fine but can afford Motor Bike Priceless One days wage in rural Thailand 300 baht. The motor bikes are old ones and probably have been in the family for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 1 hour ago, lvr181 said: I may not agree with his thinking but I do understand it. There has to be a better way of punishment than a monetary fine. Perhaps taking the motorcycle off them for a week (increasing weeks for repeat offenders)? And/or many many hours of community work? Perhaps the state could find some way of subsidising cost of helmets to make them affordable to the lower paid citizens? If this could be an answer and they didn't wear them, then a draconian punishment should be expected. I agree with you. Perhaps the government could order a couple of million helmets and give them away as a populist policy hand out. If it only saved 100 lives in a year it would be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 5 minutes ago, billd766 said: I agree with you. Perhaps the government could order a couple of million helmets and give them away as a populist policy hand out. If it only saved 100 lives in a year it would be worth it. No......Police must do their job, if kids can fool around on iPhones all day they can certainly afford a helmet.....If they are under age or no license, they walk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 A better idea would have been to take them to a hospital or show them a video of what happens when kids not wearing a helmet have a collision. Meanwhile I will continue to be one of the only parents at my children's schools to strap them into child seats. Thai parents (with BMWs and Mercs) obviously have better things to spend their money on. Stupidity in this country is widespread and disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Wonderful. Problem is, they will still not wear helmets ... and will be unable to chew sweeties with broken jaws. Of course, I suppose he could always make up the lack of funds by fining whichever westerners these idiots might hit while illegally riding motorcycles, without helmets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 17 minutes ago, transam said: No......Police must do their job, if kids can fool around on iPhones all day they can certainly afford a helmet.....If they are under age or no license, they walk... If they can afford the bike, they can afford the helmet ... and the fines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 30 minutes ago, billd766 said: The motor bikes are old ones and probably have been in the family for years. Which might well turn out to be more than will be said of the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Moti24 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 "I have only got an old phone and it is about to give out because it's been ringing so much. Everyone wants to admire me and congratulate my policing skills." ""If I fined them it will cause hardship to their mums and dads. And besides they would not have any money for sweeties." Yes, great policing skills! This ***t must be a credit to the community. I expect he'll also take the credit when the mums and dads save a few Baht when they have one less mouth to feed. This guy needs to be sent to an inactive post, like yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 3 hours ago, tigermoth said: I think a lot more hardshipo will be suffered when the kid's brains are spread all over the road. As Blackadder would say, "There wouldn't be enough inside to cover a small water biscuit." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catkiwi Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 6 hours ago, Pattaya28 said: And the deaths will increase. If he caused hardship, maybe the parents would helmet-up their dear kids. These people "just don't get it". Absolutely! The parents should be fined the price of a helmet and made to buy one for their kid / kids. Na, that would make far to much sense so it will never happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catkiwi Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 17 minutes ago, Moti24 said: "I have only got an old phone and it is about to give out because it's been ringing so much. Everyone wants to admire me and congratulate my policing skills." ""If I fined them it will cause hardship to their mums and dads. And besides they would not have any money for sweeties." Yes, great policing skills! This ***t must be a credit to the community. I expect he'll also take the credit when the mums and dads save a few Baht when they have one less mouth to feed. This guy needs to be sent to an inactive post, like yesterday! All the inactive posts are full Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2702 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I believe in the villages a lot of people pay a small amount towards each others funeral costs so when a death occurs it is easier for them to give the dead a good send off. Why is there not a scheme similar to ensure families children are safe on the roads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catkiwi Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 1 hour ago, billd766 said: I agree with you. Perhaps the government could order a couple of million helmets and give them away as a populist policy hand out. If it only saved 100 lives in a year it would be worth it. We tried that at our Thai company. I can't recall the exact figures but probably around 300, good quality helmets were bought and distributed to all of the permanent staff whom ride bikes, even if they had one before or not. Everyday driving to work I still see people in our company uniform screaming along on their bikes with their helmet hung over the handle bars or no where to be seen... There is no accounting for the mind set of many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Catkiwi said: We tried that at our Thai company. I can't recall the exact figures but probably around 300, good quality helmets were bought and distributed to all of the permanent staff whom ride bikes, even if they had one before or not. Everyday driving to work I still see people in our company uniform screaming along on their bikes with their helmet hung over the handle bars or no where to be seen... There is no accounting for the mind set of many. The only thing that works in LOS is taking money from them......Guaranteed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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