New Seatbelt Law in Thailand

[TotallyOz]

It is time to buckle up or be fined a lot of $$.

https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/national/40019733

[vinapu]

2 hours ago, TotallyOz said:

It is time to buckle up or be fined a lot of $$.

 

or be prepared with bribe until few cops will get to prison for taking them. 1000 sound reasonable in view of how much penalty is (2000 )

[PeterRS]

3 hours ago, vinapu said:

or be prepared with bribe until few cops will get to prison for taking them. 1000 sound reasonable in view of how much penalty is (2000 )

Wonder what happens with taxis which do not have correct belt fittings. Yesterday I took three taxis and one had no way of affixing the back seat belts. I suspect a lot of cops will be salivating at the thought of all the notes they will be extorting once the law goes into force.

[reader]

Bangkok Post is reporting that the leader of the Thai Civilized Party is gathering signatures to turn back the recent fine increases on the grounds that they are conducive to police corruption.

[t0oL1]

Police Road stops for inspection Friday night  02:00 am in Pattaya.