webfact Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 How about these road signs! - Bangkok traffic police in new drive to reduce accidents Image: Daily News BANGKOK: -- Police in Bangkok are working hard to reduce accidents and it was all smiles in Hua Mark this morning when a new initiative was introduced. Traffic cops will be holding up hand held signs to educate the public about their driving habits, reported Daily News. The one with the motorcyclists joining in with the smiles reminds riders to stay behind the white line to reduce accidents. While the more somber cop has one reminding motorists not to use their phone to access the internet, play games and chat while driving. Image: Daily News The initiative is the brainchild of Hua Mark police in Bangkok who held a meeting in Ramkhamhaeng yesterday to explain their hands on approach to lowering the death toll on the roads. The scheme is called "Thanon Khon Dee" in Thai which might be translated as "Roads for Nice Folks". Spokesman Pornsak Phithakphunsin said that the scheme was to promote understanding and improve driving standards. "We want motorists to think about safety so we can reduce loss of life and damage in accidents 24/7," he said. While Hua Mark chief Tawat Wongsanga said that the placards were being made at all stations in their jurisdiction. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2016-09-29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazySlipper Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Really? Hand held signs? How about T-shirts with 'I'm with stupid' instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveat Emptor Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 A couple of meters past the cop and the signs will be forgotten. All these ideas are for publicity only and are better than doing what's really needed, Enforcement with appropriate punishment but easier to churn out this BS, dress cops up as Care Bears and on and on. Easier than actually doing the job they're supposed to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 My most used emoticon when posting about Thai police! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexlowe Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I thought this was Sgt Nop's job? Dummy cops being replaced by dumb cops - clearly there is a demarcation issue at stake here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoboKay Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 11 minutes ago, Dexlowe said: I thought this was Sgt Nop's job? Dummy cops being replaced by dumb cops - clearly there is a demarcation issue at stake here! If the replacement is more competent than the replaced in being a dummy, no lines are crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinalblue Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Pretty funny stuff...hope no one crashes while reading these signs... it's the equivalent of having a doctor mop the bathroom floor... anything but enforcement.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 27 minutes ago, Caveat Emptor said: A couple of meters past the cop and the signs will be forgotten. All these ideas are for publicity only and are better than doing what's really needed, Enforcement with appropriate punishment but easier to churn out this BS, dress cops up as Care Bears and on and on. Easier than actually doing the job they're supposed to. And this is described as being ' the brainchild ' of the local police ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docshock13 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 19 minutes ago, NongKhaiKid said: And this is described as being ' the brainchild ' of the local police ! Yes a brainchild that has inherited trisomy 21 from its progenitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 1 hour ago, NongKhaiKid said: And this is described as being ' the brainchild ' of the local police ! Wonder if there's a sign telling all drivers they have to stop, every time, when people are waiting to cross / are crossing at pedestrian crossings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 It quite shocking how juvenile the actions such as these really are... Pose for a photo, lip service to the press... then forget... the laws in Thailand are never enforced with any level of effort or consistency... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 When I was 10 we had the "Verkehrskasper" come to our school and teach us about traffic- safety with the help of hand- puppets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brer Fox Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Last week it was flags with "Before and After" written on them. This week it is signs on sticks with "Roads for Nice People " written on them. What will it be next week? My guess is it will be party balloons with an equally meaningless message. If you like a good laugh tune in for next week's hilarious installment of Bangkok police chiefs puerile attempts to fix Bangkok traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 You all no unnastand Thai poleet. We make goose brayn chyl all da tahm. Mek peepul happy mak-mak. No hayt poleet. Because no mus follow law. Only muss look pic-chah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 1 minute ago, Brer Fox said: Last week it was flags with "Before and After" written on them. This week it is signs on sticks with "Roads for Nice People " written on them. What will it be next week? My guess is it will be party balloons with an equally meaningless message. If you like a good laugh tune in for next week's hilarious installment of Bangkok police chiefs puerile attempts to fix Bangkok traffic. Where's the flashing arrow with ' Spot The Dummy ' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike324 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 wait of time and money, just bring out the ticket book and start writing tickets already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digibum Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 3 hours ago, Caveat Emptor said: A couple of meters past the cop and the signs will be forgotten. All these ideas are for publicity only and are better than doing what's really needed, Enforcement with appropriate punishment but easier to churn out this BS, dress cops up as Care Bears and on and on. Easier than actually doing the job they're supposed to. How is anybody supposed to read those signs doing 120kph down the sidewalk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantex Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 The police aren't qualified to be a sign post. After 10 minutes they start to flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoker58 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Prosecuting Ferrari drivers who kill cops would be a good place to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autonuaq Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 just do as many other countries in the west have done to reduce the accident. copy those programs and implement the rules from them enforce it and within 5 years you have just a few accidents left. a few is always to much but better then to pile there is now. for example the Netherlands has a good experience with bike and car on hight density road and if correct informed the fastest closest car to car at thigh speed road in the world or in .london to stop the smog or Dusseldorf remvoe the yellow liine in the middle and make it white you see it much better . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I am not sure the signs will prevent accidents. Acually sounds like a silly idea to me. If you want to teach locals how to drive start with proper education before they get their license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 ah!! I get it now... you have to really really slow down, just to be able to read the small signs therefore safer when there's an accident in attendance - the signs change from characters - to numbers (scoring) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo2014 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 How about cameras that actually work on the roads. Rapid zero tolerance to prosecute irresponsible drivers. Confiscation of license and massive fines. Speed cameras everywhere. What the hell are more signs going to do - drivers just ignore the ones that are already there. Brain child! - more like abomination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakhonandy Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 3 hours ago, DM07 said: When I was 10 we had the "Verkehrskasper" come to our school and teach us about traffic- safety with the help of hand- puppets! We had something similar in England and road safety was regularly on the TV. Never seen that here. No point in even discussing law enforcement and real driving tests! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Enforce the laws, and provide real penalties!!!!!!!!!!! It's basic!!!!!! Stopping behind the line is not a big issue. I suppose if 1000 cops get mowed down by trucks and cars, something MIGHT happen!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 4 hours ago, Brer Fox said: Last week it was flags with "Before and After" written on them. This week it is signs on sticks with "Roads for Nice People " written on them. What will it be next week? My guess is it will be party balloons with an equally meaningless message. If you like a good laugh tune in for next week's hilarious installment of Bangkok police chiefs puerile attempts to fix Bangkok traffic. Educating Thai Drivers... "Before & After" in English... Who do you think you are kidding Mr Policeman??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojero Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Another retarded idea.... Sheesh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimo Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Alcohol is by far the biggest cause of deaths on the roads. They need to tackle that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 The officer bearing the " Don't use your smartphone etc" sign is recovering in hospital suffering from a broken pelvis after being thrown across the bonnet of a Honda Jazz driven by bank teller Tipawan Tatpaiboon who was engrossed in a video of a kathoey singing the " Pen apple pen pineapple" song on her iPhone 6 when he stepped out in the road in front of her.Further injuries were sustained when she ran over him again as he lay on a pedestrian crossing as she was in the process of taking a selfie and posting it on Facebook with the tag " Noo narak mai?" and " liking" her friend's photo of the dessert section of the Sheraton Grand Sukhumvit's Sunday brunch and a video of a poodle riding a child's tricycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphere Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 20 hours ago, webfact said: Traffic cops will be holding up hand held signs to educate the public about their driving habits, reported Daily News. That most coveted "inactive post"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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