webfact Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Drunk cycling will soon be considered legal offence with 500 baht fine Drunk bicyclists who are currently immune to litigation because there is no law to make drunk cycling an offence will in the near future face a fine of 500 baht under a new traffic bill which passed the first reading of the National Legislative Assembly on Thursday. Pol Maj-Gen Aekkarak Limsangkart, deputy commissioner of Police Education Bureau and a member of the Royal Thai Police’s committee to solve traffic problems, said that the bill would enable police to deal with cyclists who are drunk while riding. However, he said riding bicycles in public while being drunk is still regarded as a petty offence and the penalty would be just 500 baht in fine. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/drunk-cycling-will-soon-be-considered-legal-offence-with-500-baht-fine/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2019-01-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeEyedRaven Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Well, I think I know how I will be getting home from the pub in future then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 The only way you'd get me to ride a bicycle in Thailand would be if I'm drunk out of my head. Bloody death wish on these roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMuhammad Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 29 minutes ago, DrTuner said: The only way you'd get me to ride a bicycle in Thailand would be if I'm drunk out of my head. Bloody death wish on these roads. I got hit by 2 cars at once not too long ago 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 WOW that should really bring the road carnage numbers down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Just more fines to go unpaid..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, mok199 said: WOW that should really bring the road carnage numbers down... No, that's not the intention, they just realised it was an untapped source of additional pocket money.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 58 minutes ago, Artisi said: No, that's not the intention, they just realised it was an untapped source of additional pocket money.... I wonder how many ''drunk Bicycle riders '' they encountered in 2018 ,worthy of a new law( I highly doubt it),or more senseless deflection and showboating..2nd anyone brave enough to ride a bicycle and help save this environment deserves a medal( or a straight jacket) not a ticket...have a good one Artisi.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 3 hours ago, webfact said: Pol Maj-Gen Aekkarak Limsangkart, deputy commissioner of Police Education Bureau and a member of the Royal Thai Police’s committee to solve traffic problems, said that the bill would enable police to deal with cyclists who are drunk while riding. Does this constitute a pay rise for the bib then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, Bluespunk said: Does this constitute a pay rise for the bib then? Indirectly..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsmart Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Are you saying that driving a motorbike while drunk is not illegal now? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 21 hours ago, DrTuner said: The only way you'd get me to ride a bicycle in Thailand would be if I'm drunk out of my head. Bloody death wish on these roads. Saw a group of 12 tourists on an organised bicycle sightseeing tour in Bangkok. My first thought was: human lemmings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 I don't think they will issue very many 500 baht fines. Why? Because the police don't patrol the roads catching illegal motor driven vehicles so why would they be expected to catch drunk bicycle riders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 58 minutes ago, billsmart said: Are you saying that driving a motorbike while drunk is not illegal now? ???? The guy who nearly ended up under my front wheels at 10:30 this morning obviously had no idea it was illegal to drink and drive, this must be the only place in the world where it is not unusual to see drunks riding motorbikes all hours of the day, when you see one and think he must be drunk the way the is driving they generally are! I have observed this numerous times now over the years, when you see them you tend to think, not another one? its just not possible, but invariably it has been the case - strange folks here! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Leopard Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Unbelievable nonsense in my opinion. Just as a matter for discussion. Is it illegal to ride a bike drunk in any other countries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanos Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Possibly urban legend, but I was once told that it is an offence to be drunk in charge of a bicycle in Britain. My informant went further, though, to say that if a drunk picks up a bicycle and carries it, in law it becomes a parcel, and it is not unlawful to be drunk in charge of a parcel! I am only repeating hearsay, and cannot vouch for the authenticity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Gonna buy a Buffalo now with autopilot. They are just taking and copy catting rules from other nations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Snow Leopard said: Unbelievable nonsense in my opinion. Just as a matter for discussion. Is it illegal to ride a bike drunk in any other countries? USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Pol Maj-Gen Aekkarak Limsangkart, deputy commissioner of Police Education Bureau and a member of the Royal Thai Police’s committee to solve traffic problems, said that the bill would enable police to deal with cyclists who are drunk while riding. Now, if only this nitwit would apply some effort to traffic safety with regard to motorbikes, cars and trucks, especially on the highways. How can this guy sleep at night, with a title like that, knowing Thailand is one of the worst countries in the world, when it comes to road fatalities, and knowing he is doing NOTHING about it? He is failing on an epic scale. Now, at least we know who to blame, besides the PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauGR1 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Snow Leopard said: Unbelievable nonsense in my opinion. Just as a matter for discussion. Is it illegal to ride a bike drunk in any other countries? Yes, years ago a bus driver in my hometown had to brake abruptly to avoid hitting a drunk cyclist, causing a few injured among the bus passengers. Caught and heavily fined. Of course a drunk cyclist is potentially less dangerous than a drunk truck driver, so they should be fined accordingly. imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaiyen Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Snow Leopard said: Unbelievable nonsense in my opinion. Just as a matter for discussion. Is it illegal to ride a bike drunk in any other countries? Yes, in most countries. Also to walk while being drunk, and drinking on the street. Thailand has got so far to go to catch up with the rest of the world. We all know it will never happen ! But they still think they are a superior race ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossy Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Ever since my pal tried to cock-on, missed the pedal with his foot but, in falling, managed to get his chin on it, I leave my bike at home. But what about wobbly walking? . . . I may just mistime those lights in which case 'running the lights' will get a new dimension . . . Ye-hah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramdas Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 What’s wrong with these people ?! Everything I reckon ????????♂️ They should focus on Thai drivers ( for a change ! ) They’re the only ones causing all kinds of deaths on the roads whether drunk or not they shouldn’t be allowed to be on any wheels ! Sadly, we can only rant and complain about the illiteracy of Thai people ( to put it lightly ) Things will never improve until they ( the so called police ) Start to stop and search their own people and impose them a proper driving training course ( I know it will never happen ???? ) Also, pestering them on the telly instructing them to be considerate towards other motorists on the roads, no drink and drive goes without saying, even this will never happen ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odysseus123 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Snow Leopard said: Unbelievable nonsense in my opinion. Just as a matter for discussion. Is it illegal to ride a bike drunk in any other countries? Absolutely! ....and over the limit in charge of a mobility scooter as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 In Canada, it is all illegal. Riding a bike, riding a horse, even riding a toboggan. Same penalty as driving a car while impaired. Of course, I am not sure if the police enforce the horse and toboggan violations. But on a more serious note, where do electric bikes and scooters fall in the hierarchy of offense? They do have full-size electric motorcycles, electric scooters in Canada limited to 70kph (I think) don't require a license in Canada. (but you still can't ride them drunk) Electric bicycles vs. electric scooters. Is there a line in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 1 hour ago, allanos said: Possibly urban legend, but I was once told that it is an offence to be drunk in charge of a bicycle in Britain. My informant went further, though, to say that if a drunk picks up a bicycle and carries it, in law it becomes a parcel, and it is not unlawful to be drunk in charge of a parcel! I am only repeating hearsay, and cannot vouch for the authenticity. Very possible. Similar to British Rail charging people going to the beach and taking their surfboards on the train had to pay for taking the board. They started wrapping them in brown paper, called it a parcel, no charge.???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalaxyMan Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Yes, a real deterrent. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeMak9 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Will they take your bicycle license until you pay at the police station? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Star Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, DeeMak9 said: Will they take your bicycle license until you pay at the police station? Or your (house) keys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahorse Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Has there been an epidemic of drunk cyclists recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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