snoop1130 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Transport Ministry offers free vehicle checkups nationwide ahead of New Year holidays BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Transport has offered free vehicle checkup services nationwide, in a bid to reduce the number of road accidents, ahead of the New Year holiday period. According to Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, the campaign is in effect from now until the end of the month, with about 2,300 ad hoc kiosks being erected throughout the Kingdom. It is expected that the move will help reduce the number of road accidents during the long end-of-year holiday season by reducing vehicle malfunctions. Minister Saksayam elaborated that officials will go through a motor maintenance checklist, such as oil and coolant levels, tire pressure and tread depth, headlights, turn signals, break and parking lights. He further pointed out that the free maintenance kiosks will display a clear sign indicating the availability of the service. Additionally, the Office of Vocational Education Commission will deploy a number of their mechanic students at another 259 spots, along some of the busiest roads across the nation, to provide similar services. Saksayam also warned motorists against speeding, saying officials will establish checkpoints to monitor traffic on Bangkok’s several in-bound and out-bound routes, while adding that a 24-hour traffic center will be established to facilitate traffic flow during the period. A large number of people, especially in the capital, traditionally return to their province of origin or take a trip during the New Year holiday period. -- © Copyright NNT 2019-12-04 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Yeah! That is going to make everybody drive like stars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 51 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: The Ministry of Transport has offered free vehicle checkup services nationwide, in a bid to reduce the number of road accidents There's nothing wrong with the vehicles. They should do serious checkups on the drivers instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 In reality that should put at least 25% of the Flying Heaps off the road but it ain't gonna happen. 'Driver Checkups' would be a lot more interesting...but they ain't gonna happen either ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE1 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 When are they going to get it into their heads. It is not the double decker buses or the mini buses , nor is it the cars , pick ups or motor bikes. It is the people in control of said vehicles that are the problem. Plus weak to non existent testing to obtain licenses ( if they bother ) , lack of police enforcement on the roads . Piddly little fines . At holiday times , they have volunteers in roadside tents , who everytime I pass one is empty or they are messing about with their phones. The list goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 They'd better offer motorist check-ups instead. It's not the vehicles that cause most of Thailand's road accidents. It's their inept, untrained, ignorant and careless drivers. When will that finally sink in with the authorities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsianAtHeart Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Biggest problems for road safety in Thailand (in no special order, numbered only for reference): 1) Lack of courtesy 2) "Me first" culture 3) "Me only" mindset 4) Slow reflexes 5) Alcohol 6) Poor decision-making skills 7) Lack of education in motor vehicle operation 8 ) U-turns 9) Wrong-way traffic 10) Great variance in road speeds among road users (e.g. ox-cart versus sports car) 11) Tinted glass 12) Invincible motorcyclists 13) Irascibility 14) Inability to plan ahead 15) Illiteracy / failure to read 16) Pure selfishness 17) Lack of spatial skills 18) Lack of perspicacity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 3 hours ago, snoop1130 said: It is expected that the move will help reduce the number of road accidents during the long end-of-year holiday season illustrates how radically out-of-touch those folks are ; thai drivers are the problem, not their cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 10 hours ago, AsianAtHeart said: Biggest problems for road safety in Thailand (in no special order, numbered only for reference): 1) Lack of courtesy 2) "Me first" culture 3) "Me only" mindset 4) Slow reflexes 5) Alcohol 6) Poor decision-making skills 7) Lack of education in motor vehicle operation 8 ) U-turns 9) Wrong-way traffic 10) Great variance in road speeds among road users (e.g. ox-cart versus sports car) 11) Tinted glass 12) Invincible motorcyclists 13) Irascibility 14) Inability to plan ahead 15) Illiteracy / failure to read 16) Pure selfishness 17) Lack of spatial skills 18) Lack of perspicacity To this I would add poor road planning and engineering, allowing pinch points to develop, lack of signage for clear routes to and from highways, lanes suddenly ending, poor signage and protection at roadworks, cheap construction and repairs, mixture of traffic types from bicycles to heavy trucks, you get the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30la Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The Ministry of Transport has offered free vehicle checkup services nationwide, in a bid to reduce the number of road accidents, ahead of the New Year holiday period. Good move! But what do you do if it turns out that the vehicle is not safe? Do you have it repaired at your expense or ...? It is not enough to know that the vehicle is not safe, but make sure it is repaired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Good news is your car is safe if you walk "driver check" drunk, on drugs, tired, no licence, no insurance, no Mot. heavy right foot, weak left foot 6 Amulets your good to go???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Desperate attention seeking measures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Why is it thai motorists behave the way they do, how can any person ride a motorcycle at night with no lights with there family on board, why why why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 16 hours ago, snoop1130 said: the Office of Vocational Education Commission will deploy a number of their mechanic students Yeah, young lads in their first year are left to do these checks... Doesn't instill much confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grusa Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 13 hours ago, AsianAtHeart said: Biggest problems for road safety in Thailand (in no special order, numbered only for reference): 1) Lack of courtesy 2) "Me first" culture 3) "Me only" mindset 4) Slow reflexes 5) Alcohol 6) Poor decision-making skills 7) Lack of education in motor vehicle operation 8 ) U-turns 9) Wrong-way traffic 10) Great variance in road speeds among road users (e.g. ox-cart versus sports car) 11) Tinted glass 12) Invincible motorcyclists 13) Irascibility 14) Inability to plan ahead 15) Illiteracy / failure to read 16) Pure selfishness 17) Lack of spatial skills 18) Lack of perspicacity 19) Lane hogging 20) Undertaking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 ' I've had the pickup checked , brakes good , lights good , indicators good , now watch me go ! ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Who is going to inspect the inspectors............90% of motorcycle mechanics do not even know what a tyre pressure gauge is.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 If their free test is anything like the yearly test, this must be a joke....???? Do they actually know what ball joints, track rod ends, suspension bushes, leaf springs etc are, and what they do......? I don't fink so....Never seen any of that stuff checked....???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 14 hours ago, YetAnother said: illustrates how radically out-of-touch those folks are ; thai drivers are the problem, not their cars Not polite to mention that fact......so they simply overlook it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300sd Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 If any of these vehicles are found to be in poor mechanical condition and will not be repaired, I suggest they purchase vehicles from the expats that are leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcnx Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Brake check? Probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 18 hours ago, AsianAtHeart said: Biggest problems for road safety in Thailand (in no special order, numbered only for reference): 1) Lack of courtesy 2) "Me first" culture 3) "Me only" mindset 4) Slow reflexes 5) Alcohol 6) Poor decision-making skills 7) Lack of education in motor vehicle operation 8 ) U-turns 9) Wrong-way traffic 10) Great variance in road speeds among road users (e.g. ox-cart versus sports car) 11) Tinted glass 12) Invincible motorcyclists 13) Irascibility 14) Inability to plan ahead 15) Illiteracy / failure to read 16) Pure selfishness 17) Lack of spatial skills 18) Lack of perspicacity What's a lack of perspex got to do with it?....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 So if they find a vehicles to be un road worthy do they let them drive away? I know stupid question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Whats the point in checking the indicators, if they don't use them ? Get the cops on the road, and stop people driving without due care and attention, a 5000 baht fine could work, but........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerN Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 On 12/5/2019 at 11:14 AM, Grusa said: 19) Lane hogging 20) Undertaking 21) Lack of brains to think with For example: Who in their right minds is going to go for a check up knowing that if they fail, the vehicle stays there? Most folk who drive a deathtrap, do so not because they don't know it's a deathtrap, but because they can't afford to replace it. Doing something about moronic governments would be a better start. IMHO, the major problem with Thai driving is that the police do not enforce the law, they are merely useless and pointless appendages to give the appearance of Thai laws having some kind of purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeePeeMai Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 On 12/5/2019 at 10:15 AM, Almer said: Why is it thai motorists behave the way they do, how can any person ride a motorcycle at night with no lights with there family on board, why why why? You forgot to mention that they were speeding, ghost riding (against traffic) wearing only shorts and slippers and that none of them were wearing helmets. Answer: Tamai? Mai pen rai. (why? No problem.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerN Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 On 12/5/2019 at 10:15 AM, Almer said: Why is it thai motorists behave the way they do, how can any person ride a motorcycle at night with no lights with there family on board, why why why? Not allowed to call Thais stupid. Verboten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Free IQ tests for drivers might be more useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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