Rimmer Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Songkran crackdown nets police 240 PVC water guns and 22 loud MCs PATTAYA:--An April 14 police crackdown netted police 240 PVC high-powered water guns and 22 motorcycles modified with loud exhausts. Pol. Lt. Col. Saranpong Maithongkulthorn, Pattaya Police Station Inspector and his intrepid team of highly trained bobbies, confiscated the PVC guns with a directive from higher ups that the high-powered water ejectors could cause harm to revelers. It could also lead to accidents if shot at motorcyclists. They also impounded the motorcycles and announced the “situation was normal.” There was no mention of fines or arrests, or any penance the perpetrators might have suffered due to their inappropriate behavior. -- PATTAYA MAIL 2019-04-19-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Make it a 2000 a day loud motor bikes. and i will applaud you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inepto Cracy Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Wow keeping our streets safe right. Why do I read everyday about murders, rapes and kids dying on motorbikes??? This has got to save our world from harmful destruction of....water guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 19 minutes ago, Rimmer said: They also impounded the motorcycles and announced the “situation was normal.” Although I am all for removing these now numerous scooters that have no effective exhaust and are extremely loud and annoying - how are they testing them for noise compliance, I know of people who have been wrongly fined, when asked how did they measure the sound level ?, answer - they didn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 I thin I'd be embarrassed to pose for a photoshoot for something like this. But don't think a Thai cop ever turns down the chance to be in the press. Always amuses me when cops involved in undercover operations also join in the photoshoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SammyT Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Saw a young tourist get punched in the mouth in 2016 for deliberately squirting a high powered water pistol in the eyes of a 70 year old Thai lady and her fairly burly son as they were riding past on a motorbike with all their groceries on board. I had literally only told him a couple of minutes earlier that shooting in people's faces as they were driving was a terrible idea. It was like watching karma in action, right in front of me. That said, I would say equally as dangerous is the practice of Thais throwing buckets of water at people on motos on the roads that have a 90ish kmh speed limit. Not gonna make them go blind, but it sure as hell could make them fall off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Intrepid team of highly trained bobbies must surely be in dispute unless they were having a day off during the photo op???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 I find the bucket of water heaved at you as you ride along the road on your scooter much more dangerous than any pvc water gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaos Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 They were not so brave here https://www.facebook.com/jeabfine.love.1/videos/690381001378458/UzpfSTYzNTE2MTA1NjUwNDIwOF8xMDAwMTU0NDg1NDE0ODE6MjY0Nzk2MDg0ODYxMDcyNF8xMDAwMTU0NDg1NDE0ODE6MjY0Nzk2MDg0ODYxMDcyNF82MzUxNjEwNTY1MDQyMDhfMF8xMDAwMTU0NDg1NDE0ODE/?multi_permalinks=2652243764849099¬if_id=1555601908408242¬if_t=group_highlights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny49r Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 4 hours ago, Rimmer said: They also impounded the motorcycles and announced the “situation was normal.” Yep, situation is pretty normal alright - enforce the easy stuff and then gather for a photo op and some back-slapping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Best thing would be to allow the madness and water splashing on specified roads and areas, totally closed to trafic. Case solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmudgeon1 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 16 hours ago, smedly said: Although I am all for removing these now numerous scooters that have no effective exhaust and are extremely loud and annoying - how are they testing them for noise compliance, I know of people who have been wrongly fined, when asked how did they measure the sound level ?, answer - they didn't There are numerous free apps available that are very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyW Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 33 minutes ago, Xaos said: They were not so brave here https://www.facebook.com/jeabfine.love.1/videos/690381001378458/UzpfSTYzNTE2MTA1NjUwNDIwOF8xMDAwMTU0NDg1NDE0ODE6MjY0Nzk2MDg0ODYxMDcyNF8xMDAwMTU0NDg1NDE0ODE6MjY0Nzk2MDg0ODYxMDcyNF82MzUxNjEwNTY1MDQyMDhfMF8xMDAwMTU0NDg1NDE0ODE/?multi_permalinks=2652243764849099¬if_id=1555601908408242¬if_t=group_highlights Should have tasered that bawbags......been fun to watch when they were wet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 33 minutes ago, Curmudgeon1 said: There are numerous free apps available that are very good they are a vague guide and are not calibrated for each device, as for police - they need a calibrated measuring device in order to properly enforce the law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Xaos said: They were not so brave here https://www.facebook.com/jeabfine.love.1/videos/690381001378458/UzpfSTYzNTE2MTA1NjUwNDIwOF8xMDAwMTU0NDg1NDE0ODE6MjY0Nzk2MDg0ODYxMDcyNF8xMDAwMTU0NDg1NDE0ODE6MjY0Nzk2MDg0ODYxMDcyNF82MzUxNjEwNTY1MDQyMDhfMF8xMDAwMTU0NDg1NDE0ODE/?multi_permalinks=2652243764849099¬if_id=1555601908408242¬if_t=group_highlights what you expect them to do ? 5 cops against 20+ angry drunk thugs only thing they can do at that point is take photos and call in backup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 6 hours ago, SammyT said: Saw a young tourist get punched in the mouth in 2016 for deliberately squirting a high powered water pistol in the eyes of a 70 year old Thai lady and her fairly burly son as they were riding past on a motorbike with all their groceries on board. I had literally only told him a couple of minutes earlier that shooting in people's faces as they were driving was a terrible idea. It was like watching karma in action, right in front of me. That said, I would say equally as dangerous is the practice of Thais throwing buckets of water at people on motos on the roads that have a 90ish kmh speed limit. Not gonna make them go blind, but it sure as hell could make them fall off. Don't you ever wonder why when statistics are given out for road casualties at Songcran they never report any casualties caused by throwing water or shooting water from high powered water guns at passing traffic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya28 Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 So the Police are out in force crime-fighting i.e. confiscating "water-pistols" at a water festival Yet another gem. Cannot make this stuff up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya28 Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 19 hours ago, possum1931 said: Don't you ever wonder why when statistics are given out for road casualties at Songcran they never report any casualties caused by throwing water or shooting water from high powered water guns at passing traffic? They do. The casualties are either drunk or speeders, therefore come under those stats. You can hardly have a stat for having water squirted at your vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Pattaya28 said: They do. The casualties are either drunk or speeders, therefore come under those stats. You can hardly have a stat for having water squirted at your vehicle. "The casualties are either drunk or speeders," Really! So if someone is not drunk, and is not speeding and some moron knocks him/her of their bike and injures or kills them, that does not count?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya28 Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 3 hours ago, possum1931 said: So if someone is not drunk, and is not speeding Chances of the above are slim. Very slim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Pattaya28 said: Chances of the above are slim. Very slim. I must be a very unusual person then as I fit both of the above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 12 hours ago, possum1931 said: I must be a very unusual person then as I fit both of the above. You also do not fit the category of being a casualty I am guessing, so still don't count! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essox essox Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 On 4/19/2019 at 10:34 AM, madmitch said: I thin I'd be embarrassed to pose for a photoshoot for something like this. But don't think a Thai cop ever turns down the chance to be in the press. Always amuses me when cops involved in undercover operations also join in the photoshoot. its so that when they go undercover people will recognise them!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essox essox Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 On 4/19/2019 at 5:33 PM, possum1931 said: Don't you ever wonder why when statistics are given out for road casualties at Songcran they never report any casualties caused by throwing water or shooting water from high powered water guns at passing traffic? possibly because IT IS ONLY WATER !!! .....I see where your coming from.....all water guns should be banned...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essox essox Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 15 hours ago, possum1931 said: I must be a very unusual person then as I fit both of the above. you mean YOUR SLIM ????!!!! or your name is SLIM..??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 On 4/19/2019 at 10:33 AM, smedly said: Although I am all for removing these now numerous scooters that have no effective exhaust and are extremely loud and annoying - how are they testing them for noise compliance, I know of people who have been wrongly fined, when asked how did they measure the sound level ?, answer - they didn't Not rocket science. Punk flies past no helmet no licence, no tail lights and a SCREAMING exhaust. Why are you hangin with those punks anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essox essox Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 and what about ALL the very very very LOUD MUSIC?? On beach road Jomtien it started at about 8 in the morning and finally finished at 10,15 night time. All day everyone had to suffer the crap coming out of speakers, there are signs stating "NO BLARING FINE 2000 baht" dont think anyone was FINED !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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