Another Bureaucratic Brain Fart?

Post by **jackspratt** » May 12, 2015, 2:10 pm

While I realise these simple-minded ideas emanating from within the Thai bureaucracy often don't see the light of day - it seems even other bureaucrats can see the stupidity in them - this one really does take the cake:

Cycling licence considered as long-term measure: BMA

Cyclists will be required to possess a licence as part of a long-term measure to prevent road accidents, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) spokesman Tridoa Apaiwong said yesterday.

Several road accidents involving cyclists have occurred over the past few weeks.

She said the BMA management had met and drawn up additional measures to promote tourism, for instance introducing more bike lanes, and putting up signs and street lights in the capital.

The BMA will also seek cooperation from areas beyond its authority to provide facilities for cyclists.

As a long-term measure, the BMA will consult with the Department of Land Transport and the Metropolitan Police Bureau to arrange for licences for cyclists. The BMA also wants to restrict the age of cyclists using the roads.........

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/nationa ... 59840.html

Post by **kubotatim** » May 12, 2015, 2:23 pm

They are incapable of enforcing all the existing laws, what a complete joke these people are.

Post by **Barney** » May 12, 2015, 2:44 pm

Just another unlicensed group who will abscond from the scene of an accident like all the drivers do.
Need to register the bike so as to locate the culprit hiding in the back room.

Post by **wazza** » May 16, 2015, 12:02 am

BIB Surround Nong Pra Jak to enforce tea money , Drones in use to located hot spots !!

No mention of a proactive law that says cyclists must wear a helmet. ummmm

So the root cause of the several high profile cyclist fatalities would be other road users by chance ??

Spend the money allocated to better educate current road users , bet its being pushed by BIB, seriously

Post by **downunder** » May 16, 2015, 2:36 pm

From one Brain Fart to Another

Post by **wazza** » May 17, 2015, 7:35 am

I wasnt far out after all

http://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opin ... fety-point