webfact Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 No-drunk-driving campaign launched to reduce New Year road accidents BANGKOK (NNT) - Various agencies have launched a no-drunk-driving campaign during the New Year festival, to raise awareness of social responsibility among car drivers. Deputy police chief Pol Gen Wirachai Songmetta, has spoken in support of the no-drunk-driving and social responsibility campaign during the upcoming New Year festival, and gave 10 points of advice to car drivers and bike riders in an effort to reduce the number of road accidents. His recommendations are not to speed, not to drive in the wrong direction, not to violate traffic light control, use a safety belt, carry a driver’s license, don’t pass other vehicles in unlikely spots, don’t get drunk driving, wear a motorcycle crash helmet, drive a motorcycle in a safe manner and don’t use a mobile phone while driving. Pol Gen Wirachai said the Royal Thai Police intend to raise awareness of road safety among all drivers, particularly during long holidays with many road travelers. During the seven-day danger period from December 27, 2019, to January 2, 2020, over 8.6 million vehicles are expected to travel in and out of Bangkok. During the New Year 2019 period, a total of 3,791 road accidents were reported, killing 463 people and injuring 3,892 others, with drunk driving and speeding being the main causes. -- © Copyright NNT 2019-12-16 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Do you ever get that feeling of déja-vu? Do you ever get that feeling of déja-vu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 hahahahaha, I bet the numbers are just as high as every other year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyhangmon Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 9 minutes ago, Crossy said: Do you ever get that feeling of déja-vu? Do you ever get that feeling of déja-vu? ... 555, 4 sure, 4 sure ... but look at this years picture, it's just priceless ... ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Rightly so, why throw good money after bad when you know that it will fall on deaf ears, a stronger police presence on the roads equipped with breathalyzers and on the spot fines or confiscation of motor vehicles should and will bring better results than a useless campaign... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 37 minutes ago, webfact said: His recommendations are not to speed, not to drive in the wrong direction, not to violate traffic light control, use a safety belt, carry a driver’s license, don’t pass other vehicles in unlikely spots, don’t get drunk driving, wear a motorcycle crash helmet, drive a motorcycle in a safe manner and don’t use a mobile phone while driving. So 'his recommendations are' not to break the law. As we know there's no proactive policing in Thailand, only reactive - apart from publicity seeking opportunities like these and money-making two week clampdowns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Well, good luck then Wirachai. I hope your campaign is a success - but I doubt it. Btw, what is this word.... responsible? What does it mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, ezzra said: Rightly so, why throw good money after bad when you know that it will fall on deaf ears, a stronger police presence on the roads equipped with breathalyzers and on the spot fines or confiscation of motor vehicles should and will bring better results than a useless campaign... Very true, but that relies on an impartial and honest police force, not the police farce force we have at present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 2 hours ago, webfact said: No-drunk-driving campaign launched to reduce New Year road accidents I read that headline as them not bothering this year due to complete abject failure every year to uphold it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 6 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: I read that headline as them not bothering this year due to complete abject failure every year to uphold it That reminds me of the quote attributed to Einstein: "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result" Are you suggesting the police are learning and perhaps aren't insane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 1 hour ago, jollyhangmon said: ... 555, 4 sure, 4 sure ... but look at this years picture, it's just priceless ... ???? Yes.....but will it make the front page of Time?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 if they offered free beer for all theyd get so drunk they couldnt drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsider Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 2 hours ago, webfact said: ... has spoken in support of the no-drunk-driving and social responsibility campaign during the upcoming New Year festival, and gave 10 points of advice ... His recommendations are not to speed, not to drive in the wrong direction, not to violate traffic light control, use a safety belt, carry a driver’s license, don’t pass other vehicles in unlikely spots, don’t get drunk driving, wear a motorcycle crash helmet, drive a motorcycle in a safe manner and don’t use a mobile phone while driving. So it's ok to do all these at other times of the year. Business as usual then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irwinfc Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 the general's 10-point advice can be best highlighted by actually catching violators. otherwise, it's just business as usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Year after year, after year, after year...and nothing changes (except the number of dead and injured). Many hundreds of people are going to lose loved ones (albeit after doing something stupid) but then there are the innocent drivers, passengers and pedestrians that also suffer due to others' bad decision making. Sad, but true. Let's hope everyone we know has a safe and happy festive season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike787 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Is that all it takes to fix the ridiculous mortality rate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 2 hours ago, ezzra said: Rightly so, why throw good money after bad when you know that it will fall on deaf ears, a stronger police presence on the roads equipped with breathalyzers and on the spot fines or confiscation of motor vehicles should and will bring better results than a useless campaign... the result of drunk driving is destroyed vehicles and families..... meet those caught over the limit half way and crush their vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toenail Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Thais politicians love pageantry and PR photo opportunities. All talk but no action. Well the police be out in full force or hiding in their police kiosks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyboy2018 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Anti drink driving campaign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyboy2018 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 27 minutes ago, mike787 said: Is that all it takes to fix the ridiculous mortality rate? No. The mortality rate is linked to motorcycle use and poor quality rural roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 The campaign will run alongside the who the hell can afford to get drunk this new year ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prakhonchai nick Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Reccomendations!!!!!!!!!!!!! They should be INSTRUCTIONS, backed up with the full force of the law. Initial confiscation of vehicles, followed up day a day in court with harsh penalties when warranted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike787 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 1 minute ago, sunnyboy2018 said: No. The mortality rate is linked to motorcycle use and poor quality rural roads. Well, I wish everyone Godspeed. May buddha and amulets protect us all and bring good fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 9 minutes ago, sunnyboy2018 said: No. The mortality rate is linked to motorcycle use and poor quality rural roads. So deaths only occur in rural area's ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesimps Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I'd say that the entire population of Thailand know that it's dangerous to drink and drive, drive on the wrong side of the road, don't jump red lights etc. These media campaigns will do nothing to improve the situation. The only thing that will work is strong deterrent and honest and determined enforcement. Don't laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 2 hours ago, jollyhangmon said: ... but look at this years picture, it's just priceless ... ???? It must be fake news, there's no giant poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 It's like watching bad parents tell their young children not to do something without actively enforcing the rules. When the kid ends up doing the thing they were told not to, the parents come out with something like, "What? I told them not to do it". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEE TEE Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Cant wait to see the huge reduction in the new years RTA death rate ???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leither69 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Particularly like the black devil in the photo. They haven't caught on to PC yet ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phuketshrew Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 It's good to see Somchai holding Somchai's beer whilst he is at the wheel so that he doesn't have to drink and drive .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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