Drunk Driving Strictly Enforced: Police Confirm Standardized Checkpoints, 'Refusal to Blow = Drunk'

MGR Online•Society•2d ago

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Thai police are strengthening drunk driving enforcement with standardized checkpoints and a strict 'refusal to blow equals drunk driving' policy.

•The Royal Thai Police are reinforcing drunk driving prevention campaigns.
•Standardized alcohol checkpoints are in place across the country to ensure consistent enforcement.
•A clear policy states that refusing a breathalyzer test will be treated as drunk driving.
•Over 2,600 drunk driving arrests were made on April 10, 2026, highlighting the ongoing issue.
•The 'Don't Drink and Drive' campaign aims to reduce traffic accidents and fatalities, especially during the Songkran festival.

•Police Spokesperson Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong Phiewpan visited an alcohol checkpoint on Ratchadaphisek Road, Bangkok.
•Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong Phiewpan emphasized that all alcohol checkpoints nationwide adhere to the same standards set by the National Police Agency.
•Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong Phiewpan reiterated the clear message: 'Refusal to blow equals drunk driving.'
•On April 10, 2026, 2,617 individuals were apprehended for drunk driving nationwide, including 26 repeat offenders.
•Refusing an alcohol test will lead to a presumption of drunk driving and potential charges for defying an official order.
•Drivers with an alcohol content below 50 mg% but showing signs of intoxication will be asked to wait at a 'rest stop' until their alcohol levels decrease.
•Drunk driving carries a penalty of up to 1 year imprisonment or a fine of 5,000-20,000 THB; repeat offenses within two years face increased penalties.
•Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong Phiewpan stated that no one can claim special favors to avoid prosecution.

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Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong Phiewpan

"All checkpoints have the same standards set by the National Police Agency, and no one can claim assistance to avoid legal proceedings."

ทุกจุดตรวจมีมาตรฐานเดียวกันตามที่สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติกำหนด และจะไม่มีใครสามารถแอบอ้างความช่วยเหลือเพื่อหลีกเลี่ยงการดำเนินคดีได้

Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong Phiewpan

"Don't drink and drive, foster a sense of social responsibility together."

ดื่มไม่ขับ สร้างจิตสำนึกรับผิดชอบต่อสังคมร่วมกัน

Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong Phiewpan

"Refusal to blow = drunk driving."

ไม่เป่า = เมาแล้วขับ

Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong Phiewpan(พล.ต.ท.ไตรรงค์ ผิวพรรณ)

Deputy Inspector-General of Police and Spokesperson for the National Police Agency, who is actively involved in public safety campaigns.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat Deepo(พล.ต.ต.ศิริวัฒน์ ดีพอ)

Deputy Spokesperson for the National Police Agency and Commander of Technology Crime Suppression Division 1.

Pol. Gen. Kittirat Phanpetch(พล.ต.อ.กิตติ์รัฐ พันธุ์เพ็ชร์)

Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, who conveyed support to officers and emphasized traffic discipline.

National Police Agency(สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ)ℹ️

The governing body responsible for law enforcement and public safety in Thailand, setting standards for police operations.

Ratchadaphisek Road(ถนนรัชดาภิเษก)

A major road in Bangkok where a police alcohol checkpoint was visited and promoted.

Huai Khwang District(เขตห้วยขวาง)

An administrative area in Bangkok where the alcohol checkpoint was located.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The capital city of Thailand, serving as the location for the police operation and checkpoint visit.

Leave Your House with the Police project(โครงการฝากบ้านกับตำรวจ)

A police initiative providing security for homes during holidays, with significant participation during Songkran.

April 10, 2026(10 เมษายน 2026)

The date on which statistics for drunk driving arrests and participation in the 'Leave Your House with the Police' project were reported.