ceejay
August 12th, 2012, 14:55
According to The Nation, a new law is now in effect in Thailand which bans all occupants of road vehicles (including passengers) from drinking alcohol:
"Vehicles of any kind" would seem to include not just private cars but, for example, baht buses and long distance coaches.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/nationa ... 88003.html (http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Drunk-driving-law-tightened-30188003.html)
The Nation August 10, 2012 1:00 am
Occupants of vehicles of any kind who drink alcohol during travel are now subject to six months imprisonment and/or a Bt60,000 fine, the Office of Alcoholic Beverages announced yesterday.
The penalties will also be imposed on drinkers in vehicles parked on sidewalks or shoulders of public roads, including sois, regardless of whether the vehicles are moving, OAB director Samarn Footrakool said.
Passengers of railbased transport who drink are not subject to the penalties, which took effect on Wednesday. Drinking occupants and drivers will be equally liable for such violations. "The only exceptions under this law are occupants of vehicles parked in front of their homes," he said.
Stop Drink Foundation director Theera Watcharapranee said the law would be helpful in reducing road accident casualties associated with drunk driving, but a limit or restriction on sales of alcohol during long holiday breaks would be more supportive of the law. New restrictions on consumption and sale of alcohol in factories will take effect 90 days from Monday's endorsement of a separate law.
Well I certainly agree with operators of motorbikes, taxis, songtaws, busses etc but I don't see the reason for passengers or persons in a vehicle that is parked. DaBoss
"Vehicles of any kind" would seem to include not just private cars but, for example, baht buses and long distance coaches.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/nationa ... 88003.html (http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Drunk-driving-law-tightened-30188003.html)
The Nation August 10, 2012 1:00 am
Occupants of vehicles of any kind who drink alcohol during travel are now subject to six months imprisonment and/or a Bt60,000 fine, the Office of Alcoholic Beverages announced yesterday.
The penalties will also be imposed on drinkers in vehicles parked on sidewalks or shoulders of public roads, including sois, regardless of whether the vehicles are moving, OAB director Samarn Footrakool said.
Passengers of railbased transport who drink are not subject to the penalties, which took effect on Wednesday. Drinking occupants and drivers will be equally liable for such violations. "The only exceptions under this law are occupants of vehicles parked in front of their homes," he said.
Stop Drink Foundation director Theera Watcharapranee said the law would be helpful in reducing road accident casualties associated with drunk driving, but a limit or restriction on sales of alcohol during long holiday breaks would be more supportive of the law. New restrictions on consumption and sale of alcohol in factories will take effect 90 days from Monday's endorsement of a separate law.
Well I certainly agree with operators of motorbikes, taxis, songtaws, busses etc but I don't see the reason for passengers or persons in a vehicle that is parked. DaBoss