Thai Police Launch Traffic Volunteer Reward Program
Thai police are rewarding citizens who submit dashcam footage of traffic violations and accidents, distributing 100,000 baht in prizes to 20 selected videos as part of an ongoing Traffic Volunteer initiative launched to improve road safety
The Royal Thai Police and partner organizations honored citizens submitting dashcam footage to promote road safety and traffic discipline through the Traffic Volunteer project, with Deputy Police General Nithithorn Jinthakanon announcing results at the Police General Headquarters. The initiative, running continuously since 2022, awarded 20 selected video clips from April and May 2025, distributing 100,000 baht in total prizes with support from Viriya Insurance Company. Attended by police officers and network representatives, the project aims to enable public participation in monitoring, promoting discipline, and improving road safety by accepting dashcam recordings of accidents or serious traffic violations for use as evidence in investigations and prosecutions, while exemplary clips are used for public awareness campaigns.
According to Deputy Police General Nithithorn, the Traffic Volunteer project aligns with Police General Kittarat Panshetchtara's fiscal year 2025 policy emphasizing public compliance with traffic laws and community involvement in promoting discipline and safety. Dashcam footage serves not only as a recording device but as critical evidence helping officers verify facts, track offenders, and use incidents as lessons for society. Each clip submitted holds value as public power working together to prevent accidents and build practical traffic discipline. When the police receive clips, they coordinate with local stations to verify facts; if violations are found, the footage becomes evidence for investigation and legal proceedings, while exemplary clips are used in public campaigns to raise awareness and prevent similar incidents. Members of the public who submit dashcam recordings of accidents or traffic violations act as Traffic Volunteers, "helping the good and exposing the wrong" while serving as eyes and ears for building traffic discipline in society, with submissions welcomed through the Traffic Volunteer Facebook page and the Highway Police page.
