webfact Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Minster targets 20,000 less accidents a year in "culture of safety" initiative Picture: Daily News A leading member of the government has called for " a long term culture of safety" to be initiated on the Thai roads. Deputy interior minister Niphon Bunyamanee wants to see 20,000 less accidents on the Thai roads per year. And he wants a dent in the number of fatalities that have seen the Thai roads named as some of the most deadly on earth. Niphon admitted that the death toll per year is higher than 20,000 though he was not more specific. He said this needs to be addressed as the impact was devastating both in terms of personal loss as well as economic impact. He stated in Chiang Mai that the government is getting serious about the state of the roads and plans to implement many measures to combat the loss of life and damage to property. He mentioned several initiatives and commented upon law enforcement saying that the north and Chiang Mai province in particular could be at the forefront of change. https://www.dailynews.co.th/politics/737675 He was speaking at a conference attended by 500 civil servants including the Governor of Chiang Mai at The Empress Hotel. A backdrop to the event indicated that the north and north east were trying to create a long term culture of safety on the Thai roads. Niphon was pictured in front of a cartoon character having a go on what appeared to be a motorcycle game in front of a computer screen. Several smiling civil servants were pictured with him and on stage giving a thumbs up. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-10-22 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiSoLowSoNoSo Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Why not 21.000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aj Mick Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Words, words, and more words..... let's see what happens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith101 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, Aj Mick said: Words, words, and more words..... let's see what happens! Nothing , just more accidents and deaths from more untrained idiots on the road . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Minster.. ???? Bless them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotBenz8888 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, webfact said: implement many measures... ....like this one 9 minutes ago, webfact said: Niphon was pictured in front of a cartoon character having a go on what appeared to be a motorcycle game in front of a computer screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 9 minutes ago, keith101 said: Nothing , just more accidents and deaths from more untrained idiots on the road . They are their untrained idiots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracker1 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Another delusional Government Minister ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 How thick can these people really be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLock Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Given 74% of road deaths are motorcycles, I think the priority is pretty clear... Unfortunately, Thailand does not have a clue. It's all presentations, powerpoint slides and rhetoric - nothing happens...ever. Let me help you Niphon - Valid licenses, helmet laws, bike roadworthy, proper fines and enforcement. Your'e welcome. If you want another Pro-tip, 8% are pedestrian deaths - get serious on road laws and that might save a few more. source : http://www.thaiwebsites.com/caraccidents.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 21 minutes ago, webfact said: He was speaking at a conference attended by 500 civil servants including the Governor of Chiang Mai at The Empress Hotel. ...and no policemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fex Bluse Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 19 minutes ago, webfact said: https://www.dailynews.co.th/politics/737675 Bunch of old men ✔ Cheap foam board ✔ Catchy slogan ✔ Good pic for media ✔ Massive success, Thai style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lujanit Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 The only thing we know for sure is these ‘politicians’ love to hear their own voice. Anything that comes out is usually utter nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Get rid of the two way u-turns,have one turning Left only, then another at least 100 yards away turning Right only. One near us over the last few years 20 + people have been killed and that's only one. regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Maybe, just maybe, for the photo op and to make a point, he might have worn a crash helmet. A light hearted way to make a serious point. But that would have required imagination and a capacity to not take ones self too seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikmar Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 next you ll get some bright spark banging on about every driver buying GPS so they can be monitored for speeding. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALSinCM Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 They first need to do something about the Culture of Aggressive Driving and Road Rage. Then, the Culture of Ignorance of Traffic Laws. And then, the Culture of Ignoring Traffic Laws and Traffic Tickets. And let's not even discuss the Culture of No Police Patrolling the Roads for Moving Violations (no matter as only 20% of those ticketed by the fines). They have a long, long row to hoe before they ever get to their Culture of Safety. And from what I've seen on the road the police drive in the same manner as the general public. So essentially a Culture of Safety is unattainable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Bob the Builder and the Interior Minister seem to have something going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 39 minutes ago, worgeordie said: Get rid of the two way u-turns,have one turning Left only, then another at least 100 yards away turning Right only. One near us over the last few years 20 + people have been killed and that's only one. regards Worgeordie Never seen a 'left u-turn'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, webfact said: Niphon was pictured in front of a cartoon character having a go on what appeared to be a motorcycle game in front of a computer screen. Thought it was the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 7 minutes ago, Vacuum said: Never seen a 'left u-turn'. OK, but I am sure you know what I mean...seen Thai's doing them when on wrong side of the road. regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 A troll post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICELANDMAN Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Decided thumbs up for luck next years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, webfact said: Minster targets 20,000 less accidents a year in "culture of safety" initiative I'm figuring this means locking in 50% of the male population on some kind of martial law every holiday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Nick Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Blah, blah , blah ...oh...and blah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyL Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 The roads are lawless and a complete free for all. This morning in Bangkok I saw a bicycle going the wrong way, motorbike taxis going through red lights, motorbikes on the pavement and illegal u - turning by cars. People mention Thai people being very respectful, which they mostly are, but one important thing they sadly do not have is a respect for the laws of the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Good. That should cover this months fatalities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Will he resign if his initiative fails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 4 hours ago, webfact said: Deputy interior minister Niphon Bunyamanee wants to see 20,000 less accidents on the Thai roads per year. So this means (as of last year 22,491) there will only be 2,491 per year. These idiots are just unbelievable. What ever comes into their tiny vacuous brains as a thought bubble they'll sprout out like some village idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 4 hours ago, Aj Mick said: Words, words, and more words..... let's see what happens! Zzzzzzz; wake me when something really positive is done like teaching people to drive properly, proper testing and proper Law Enforcement ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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