webfact Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Topless women at Songkran face 5,000 baht fine say police Picture: Daily News BANGKOK: -- The met police have singled out women at this year's Songkran festival in the capital. They have been told in no uncertain terms by police - show your breasts and we will fine you up to 5,000 baht, reported Daily News. This is part of Article 388 of the law. Sompong Chingdual speaking at metropolitan HQ yesterday also warned female revelers that lewd behavior can lead to crime: "Don't behave or dance provocatively - this can lead to sex offences". Sompong implored all participants in the water splashing to dress and behave politely according to the best Thai traditions. He stressed that high-powered water guns were not to be used and anyone doing so would be arrested. Powder is completely banned in Khao San Road. Elsewhere if powder is applied it should be done without sexual overtones. If men use it as an opportunity to squeeze women inappropriately they will be charged. Sompong also said that the met force would be very strict on the roads with drink driving a complete no-no. Many alcohol testing checkpoints will be set up throughout the capital. For people going up-country he asked drivers to check their vehicles especially the roadworthiness of tires. Also check your routes and identify possible shortcuts, he suggested He added in his message to "phee - nong Thai" (the public): "Splash water in the best Thai traditions please. Play politely and look after your children. "Remember we are still in a time of mourning so behave appropriately". Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-04-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 This is only in Bangkok. All other places... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taichiplanet Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 while you are singling groups of people out, please also fine foreign men for going topless; man boobs are hideous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, khwaibah said: This is only in Bangkok. All other places... Only in Bangkok? Would that then make it a capital offense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Quote Quote These Pattaya police are everyday looking like the religious police in Saud Arabia and Iran.. lighten up guys and let people have some fun and break away from the slogs of every day's life.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaltsc Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 "They have been told in no uncertain terms by police - show your breasts and we will fine you up to 5,000 baht..." Of course, as per police policy, they will have to re-enact the crime 30 or 40 times in front of the entire police department. It will be interesting to see what the police point to during those re-enactments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpoint Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 It's actually 3,000 for a nipple, or two for 5,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphere Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 22 minutes ago, webfact said: Splash water in the best Thai traditions please. Okay, but how many years rollback is he talking about here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 24 minutes ago, webfact said: Sompong Chingdual speaking at metropolitan HQ yesterday also warned female revelers that lewd behavior can lead to crime: "Don't behave or dance provocatively - this can lead to sex offences". How nice and comforting to see the BIB engaging in victim blaming. Fills me with such confidence in their competence and reliability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prbkk Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 So the age-old encouragement/entreaty "show us your tits, love" is to fall on deaf ears? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Well, that's usually more of a fine than you'd get for running someone down and killing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thechook Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 16 minutes ago, taichiplanet said: while you are singling groups of people out, please also fine foreign men for going topless; man boobs are hideous! They targeted topless male farang tourists last year they were arrested locked up and fined in chiangmai last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 what has happened to traditional Thai culture this modern day stuff is a cold war invention bring back true Thai culture please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Sounds good. Where do i sign up to help pay the fines... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LannaGuy Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Pattaya and Nana will be paying a lot then - hypocrites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Topless women at Songkran face 5,000 baht fine say police After they've been identified from the videos posted on social media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Unfortunately none of the topless farang women I have seen in Thailand have lived up to the image. Madam- if you are over 50 don't drag them along the beach. That goes for budgie smugglers as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 " They have been told in no uncertain terms by police - show your breasts and we will fine you up to 5,000 baht, reported Daily News." As opposed to the rest of the year, show us your breasts or we will fine you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunfish Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Looking at old pics of Thailand seems half the population was so called topless in traditional garb. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 So for 10K (following traffic ticket rules), I can get a couple honeys w/ their puppies out all day....Just show the next cop who wants to raise a fuss that you've already been ticketed that day and carry on right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 12 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: " They have been told in no uncertain terms by police - show your breasts and we will fine you up to 5,000 baht, reported Daily News." As opposed to the rest of the year, show us your breasts or we will fine you. No fine, just no tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Pity the police have nothing better to do. 100 years ago it was the norm for Thai women to walk around topless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 10 minutes ago, jaywalker said: So for 10K (following traffic ticket rules), I can get a couple honeys w/ their puppies out all day....Just show the next cop who wants to raise a fuss that you've already been ticketed that day and carry on right? I think you're good for 24 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 1 hour ago, ballpoint said: It's actually 3,000 for a nipple, or two for 5,000. Third nipple free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy50 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 No one was ever killed or maimed by exposed breasts. Not a big fan of Sonkran, but it looks like the perfect opportunity for a young lass to show off her semi naked beauty, and why not? With so much ugliness in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmaxdan Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 So, what's the fine for a woman going topless when its not Songkran? Is it more or less than 5000 baht? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Well, at least the police seem to be abreast of the situation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 21 minutes ago, colinneil said: Pity the police have nothing better to do. 100 years ago it was the norm for Thai women to walk around topless. it still is at my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 1 minute ago, NCC1701A said: it still is at my house. The Fun Suppression Squad are on their way! Lock your doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotheruser Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 1 hour ago, ezzra said: These Pattaya police are everyday looking like the religious police in Saud Arabia and Iran.. lighten up guys and let people have some fun and break away from the slogs of every day's life.... As they have kindly reminded us we are still mourning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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