Thread: Thai Officials Says You Can Ride in the Back of Pickup Trucks During the “Seven Dange

CHIANG RAI – As the 7 dangerous days approaches Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation director-general Chayaphon Thitisak said on Tuesday people can ride in the back of a pickup truck during the New Year holiday season despite it being against the law.


The director-general acknowledged the National Council for Peace and Order ban on the practice deemed unsafe, but said the government understood it has long been the norm and the ban is not enforced. (Go Figure)


He warned, though, that anyone doing so should for their own safety not sit on the edges of the truck bed or drink alcohol while traveling.


He said his department, as its main mission for this New Year, has been encouraging people to respect traffic laws.


“We will use every social measure to prevent accidents on the roads during the holidays,” he said. “We encourage communities and families to look after one another and make sure everyone is complying with road safety regulations.”

Thai Officials Says You Can Ride in the Back of Pickup Trucks During the ?Seven Dangerous Days? of New Years | Chiang Rai Times English Language Newspaper

Originally Posted by misskit

it has long been the norm and the ban is not enforced. (Go Figure)

Just one of manh unenforced traffic laws. No wonder we are moving to number one on the traffic carnage list.

Because actually doing one's job can be such a bore at times...

Jeesus. They really have no clue sometimes. If it is a law, enforce it. Otherwise strike it from the books.

Maybe they should have a list - serious laws, and guff.

Guys, the one about murder - we are kind of serious about that, tax evasion - iffy one, liking the wrong post - holy f*ck we will crack down on that one.....

Might as well allow them to break the law, seeing as they do anyway.

Oh, FFS....

So is the wearing of seat-belts still compulsory or optional?

pathetic.

Farang may, of course, be as anal as ever, refuse the lift & stay home with their dog.