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Mother, son get heavy fines for insulting traffic policeman
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/09/2017
» A woman and teenage son shown in a video clip scolding and spitting at a traffic policeman were each sentenced to a month in jail, suspended for one year, and fined 5,000 and 9,200 baht respectively on Tuesday.
'New Year's gift' for traffic violators questioned
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/12/2015
» Many in the social media are questioning the reduced fines during the New Year period in Bangkok for "minor" traffic violations – like driving without a license or not wearing a helmet.
Jaywalkers beware
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/09/2014
» Traffic police yesterday started fining jaywalkers – pedestrians who who fail to use the zebra crossings – 200 baht at the Asok intersection in a campaign that will soon extend to other major roads.
Vests: Back to orange – with a little green (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/07/2014
» Forget those green vests. The familiar orange vests worn by motorcycle taxi drivers will remain, it was decided yesterday, but a luminous green strip will be added. They will be distributed free to registered drivers.
Driving bans for repeat offenders
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/06/2014
» Traffic violaters face tougher restrictions in an attempt to reduce Thailand's appalling highway death toll. The new regulations will first apply to public vehicle drivers but all drivers will be eventually covered.
Bangkok traffic to get better?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/10/2013
» Bangkok's deputy police chief has a set of proposals to make Bangkok traffic flow smoothly and quickly. (updated)
Valentine’s Day in Thailand
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/02/2013
» Thais celebrated Valentine's throughout the day yesterday in a wide variety of ways, but getting married – or trying to – seemed be the main focus of attention.
Policeman stars in “coffee money” video
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/11/2012
» A hidden mobile device catches a traffic policeman asking for money and the owner posts the video clip on YouTube.
Wannabe cop
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/07/2012
» The man seen in a video clip aiming kicks at passing motorcyclists is not a police officer or a volunteer helping traffic police as first thought.
Traffic police told to stop 'surprise fines'
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/07/2012
» Bangkok traffic policemen were ordered yesterday to stop setting up checkpoints at blind spots to hand out "surprise fines."