Thai Police Enforce Transparent Traffic Rules, Warn Before Fines
Thai police announced a new traffic policy emphasizing transparency, no face covering, and warnings before fines, while reserving immediate penalties for dangerous driving. The policy includes checking drivers’ histories via the Police Ticket Management system and using CCTV and automated systems to ensure accountability. Officials said the measures aim to reduce accidents and build public trust in law enforcement.
The initiative also aims to give drivers a chance to change their behavior; warnings before fines are not tied to specific violations but depend on whether the offense could cause harm to life or property, such as running red lights, ignoring traffic signals, causing collisions, street racing, or drink‑driving, which must be prosecuted because they endanger both the driver and others. The police will also deploy technology like CCTV and automated detection systems to reduce reliance on officers’ discretion and promote transparency and accountability. Major General Worawit Yanachinda added that traffic services have been upgraded across six dimensions: traffic flow management, accident prevention and reduction, public convenience, fair law enforcement, public education to build road discipline, and cooperation with all sectors. Supervisors at every level must enforce the policy strictly, provide tools, follow up on problems, and look after personnel welfare and morale to drive the Royal Thai Police toward becoming a law‑enforcement agency trusted and believed by the public.
