webfact Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Zebra Crossings to be made safe in Thailand, says Royal Thai Police Quote: "All police jurisdictions must work justly with all concerned parties to ensure safety on the roads and to limit damage that might occur" Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda, chief of the Royal Thai Police. It is often said in Thailand that one of the most foolish things anyone can do on the streets is to assume that Zebra Crossings are safe. Most people with any experience of Thailand will know that few cars - if any - stop for pedestrians waiting hopefully by the black and white lines. Drivers are meant to stop according to the law but police rarely do anything unless perhaps there is an accident. File photo This has led many to suggest that zebra crossings are more dangerous than taking your life into your hands and crossing elsewhere. Now the Thai police are trying to rectify this situation. Spokesman Krissana Pattanacharoen said that the police intended to work to ensure the safety of zebra crossings in Thailand especially those situated by schools, temples, hospitals, important buildings, business areas and tourist locations. INN reported that it was all part of wider measures to follow through on comments made by Royal Thai Police chief General Chakthip Chaijinda about promoting road safety. Those comments are in the caption of our picture today. The media said that the police would be working with many interested parties to promote safety for all on the roads. The police would work on surveys with the Interior Ministry, the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA), the Education Ministry, the Public Health Ministry, the Communications Ministry and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. Krissana said everyone has to pull together on this matter to improve the safety situation especially in observing correct speed limits. Thaivisa notes that the Thai roads have an annual death toll of around 25,000 people that ranks in the top two of per capita fatalities of any country on earth. That being said Pol Col Krissana then made a comment that will resonate with many people regarding the danger of Thai roads. "It's all about enforcement," he said. Source: INN -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-07-10 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunKenAP Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Zebra Crossings = Target Zones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksidedog Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, webfact said: "It's all about enforcement," he said. Yes, it is all about enforcement, which makes it even more puzzling why there is absolutely zero of it to be seen on our roads. We hear lots and lots of hot air announcements, but the actual enforcement of any of the road laws never actually happens, which explains why the fatality numbers remain so high. Pedestrian crossings and red light runners would be two very good places to start, both of which are undoubtedly the cause of numerous deaths every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intherealworld Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Yes sure. I remember the truck driver killing the two tourists in Bangkok. a few years back. When they had the silly red flags you were supposed to wave at on coming traffic, signaling to the drivers to stop and let people cross the road. This will be the same. No one will care, because deep down Thailand does not care. All just more Hot Air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 8 minutes ago, webfact said: "It's all about enforcement," he said. Should work then! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 12 minutes ago, webfact said: Krissana said everyone has to pull together on this matter to improve the safety situation especially in observing correct speed limits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 They are lethal !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Good it's about time pedestrians were prioritized over motorbikes and cars. However zebra crossing are only put there to look good in the worlds eye. They have never meant anything especially to make the cars stop. If I have to cross the road I never use a zebra crossing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 47 minutes ago, webfact said: Thaivisa notes that the Thai roads have an annual death toll of around 25,000 people that ranks in the top two of per capita fatalities of any country on earth. And what percentage of those are killed on Zebra crossings? Better to enforce helmets and sobriety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotsdermatter Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Does the old adage, "Seeing is believing," still apply? 'nuf sed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 There's a hierarchy even on the roads and pavements. People in cars don't stop for people who walk because people who walk are at the bottom. As for the pavements, I've had people ride their motorcycle behind me and then honk for me to move out of the way. When you stop and give them the stare, they look at you like you're off your nut. My missus is a great driver and she's very courteous. I was driving along a clear soi with no pavement and there was someone walking. I slowed down and gave the person a wide berth as I drove past them. My missus was dumbfounded as to why I drove like this. The concept that this person might suddenly just walk out into the middle of the road or fall over didn't exist with her. When you're taught to drive where I come from, you're taught to be extremely aware of the pedestrians around you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 55 minutes ago, intherealworld said: Yes sure. I remember the truck driver killing the two tourists in Bangkok. a few years back. When they had the silly red flags you were supposed to wave at on coming traffic, signaling to the drivers to stop and let people cross the road. This will be the same. No one will care, because deep down Thailand does not care. All just more Hot Air. A horrendous day remember it well my friend was the ops manager for the tour company they were traveling with I was his opposite number in the rival company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevc Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 How about keeping the yellow grids at junctions free as well so the traffic can flow as it should, trouble is nobody knows the rule, always said they should put a road safety ad in between the soaps then everyone would say 'ah thats what thats for'.Sent from my SM-T900 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Anyone stopping at a zebra crossing runs the huge risk of the fool behind careering into the back of you and you into the pedestrians and everything your fault???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Everyone has to pull together, especially observing correct speed limits.????????️♀️ Well he certainly is living in LA-LA land, never gonna happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, KhunKenAP said: Zebra Crossings = Target Zones Besides, there are no zebras in Thailand, so why should Somchai, who hardly can drive, and who 'never' heard of "traffic laws", stop there?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiyaibob Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, NCC1701A said: Might as well go the whole hog and give pedestrians the " right of way" ..zero chance ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoza Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 I would say 60% of Baht bus drivers either have no license or are not fit to drive, no body cares here as there is no money/scam in road safety . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Teach your children in school... perhaps they can changue the future, not in this generation. NOT IN THIS GENERATION. We are talking about Civil Educatión. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie11950 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Well this is interesting for the police to say. The zebra/pedestrian crossings should be monitored by police. Also better sign posted and marked, I try to drive safely and always try to stop for pedestrians. However, sometimes the crossings are hard to see with the paint hardly visible and they are not signposted like in other countries. Australia has lit signs over the crossing and extra lighting at night time and it make them very visible. The police highway patrol, Line application, has many photo's showing a smiling policeman and smiling pedestrians crossing the road, but I never see anyone fined, arrested or admonished for not stopping at a crossing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Global warming really must be taking its toll on Thailand. The hot air around here is really getting oppressive!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 24 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said: Anyone stopping at a zebra crossing runs the huge risk of the fool behind careering into the back of you and you into the pedestrians and everything your fault???? I stopped - stopping at zebra crossings years ago when I realised nobody else was going to stop and all you were doing was endangering the "pedestrians" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, johng said: They are lethal !!!!! I wish you had issued a warning with that one mate, that last clip with the truck almost made me sick. A very chilling warning nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalmagic Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Zebra Crossings to be made safe in Thailand, says Royal Thai Police. Seriously?! Even if they made them bridges or tunnels pedestrians would still be in danger from road users taking a short cut! Motorists here consider red stop lights as purely advisory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assurancetourix Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 35 minutes ago, colinneil said: Everyone has to pull together, especially observing correct speed limits.????????️♀️ Well he certainly is living in LA-LA land, never gonna happen. Perhaps it would be necessary to start by drastically reducing the speed in the city as it has existed for ages in Europe; most European city centers are limited to 30 km / h ( 20 miles in England ), when the use of a motorized vehicle is permitted. Many European city centers are totally forbidden to motor vehicles For the moment, in Thailand, speed is limited to 80 km / h for sedans, pickups and motorcycles; so much to send the pedestrians directly to the mortuary; When we see, in Pattaya, for example, the pedestrian crossings at traffic lights that 90% of motorists do not know ... it will be necessary to put a pack of uncorrupted cops at the foot of these traffic lights and tens of thousands of existing pedestrian passages in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChouDoufu Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, webfact said: The police would work on surveys.... thanks. i feel safer already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzian Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 As we all know, in CA hitting a pedestrian in a crosswalk or even jaywalking can result in financial ruin, or at least great financial distress. That's what it takes, but by keeping half the population in total poverty, there are all these people who are effectively judgement-proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 10 minutes ago, Golden Triangle said: I wish you had issued a warning with that one mate Well I did say "they are lethal" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatalot Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Only one way to make zebra crossings in Thailand safe: Remove Thai drivers from the streets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, darksidedog said: We hear lots and lots of hot air announcements, but the actual enforcement of any of the road laws never actually happens, Thai officialdom doing its part to add to Global Warming. The ice caps will melt well before traffic laws are enforced in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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