This is such a common problem of drivers running away, why doesn't the government change the law making it a mandatory jail sentence if a driver runs away and enforce it. If you kills someone however it is caused you should face the consequences in a Court.

Posted by Fiesty Farang on October 4, 2013 16:20

@ Fiesty Farang
Because that would lead to drivers attacked by an angry mob. Quite often they flee for their own safety.

Posted by stevenl on October 4, 2013 16:59

@steveni, maybe with the possibility of being "attacked" then the drivers might drive a little more carefully.

Posted by DSI Watcher on October 4, 2013 17:35

These common issues can easily be solved if the government apply an law that force all public bus and truck companies to install a driver log system that only starts the vehicle once the driver has inserted an valid driving license. This system will also make it difficult for the driver to drive too long with out taking a rest. Also alcohol tests can be required in order to start the vehicle. Now, if the driver still runaway after an accident, it will be easier for the police to find out who he is which probably leads to less runaways in the future.

Cheers,

Posted by Mr T on October 4, 2013 17:59

@Stevenl I understand Thai's do not like following the law but killing someone is clearly the most serious of offences and the law should be extended as such, therefore if you attack someone in relation to causing a fatality very strict penalties should apply. Life is precious and therefore needs to be protected. Frankly attacking someone is not acceptable in more general terms, surely Thailand cannot be as bad as that.

Posted by Fiesty Farang on October 4, 2013 18:10

Ed, maybe I hang out with different Thais but all the ones I speak to don't follow the law. Clearly if what Stevenl wrote is true there is a serious problem here. Lynch mob mentality is not acceptable and you should be supporting that Ed.

Posted by Fiesty Farang on October 4, 2013 18:35

@Fiesty Farang:
Aren't the Thais you hang out with girls from Khon Kaen and Ubon Thani (sic), and don't you spend time looking at dating sites. So if the the girls are all 'on the game' that must be the reason for you saying they don't follow the law!

Posted by Pete on October 4, 2013 19:02

@Pete actually I was referring to men.

Posted by Fiesty Farang on October 5, 2013 12:00

@FF
My apologies, I didn't know you were that way inclined.

Posted by Pete on October 5, 2013 12:11

@Pete get a life and stop attacking people on here. I have never been and never will be gay. I know many Thais born in Phuket and many Thais from other parts and only one follows the law. We are talking minor laws they break though.

Posted by Fiesty Farang on October 5, 2013 17:50