Traffic Fine Warning Ends March, From April Fines Start Nationwide

Matichon•General•7h ago

Reader Briefing

Thai police announce an end to traffic violation warnings on March 31, 2026, with strict fines to be enforced nationwide starting April 1, 2026.

•The Royal Thai Police is ending its lenient period for traffic violations on March 31, 2026.
•Starting April 1, 2026, traffic law enforcement will be strict nationwide, focusing on 10 main offenses.
•The warning period aimed to raise public awareness of traffic laws and discipline.

Overview

•On March 25, 2026, Deputy Police Chief P. Gen. Samran Nuamard announced the end of the grace period.
•The Royal Thai Police reiterated that the lenient measures for traffic violations will conclude on March 31, 2026.
•This announcement follows a directive from Police Chief P. Gen. Kittirath Phanpetch during a management meeting on March 23, 2026, to reduce road accidents and instill traffic discipline.
•The current phase, 'Warning Before Fine,' is in its final stage until March 31, 2026.
•Phase 2, strict law enforcement, will commence after March 31, 2026.
•Since January, 196,028 warnings have been issued through the PTM system.
•Starting April 1, 2026, traffic police will strictly enforce laws for 10 primary offenses leading to accidents.
•Pol. Gen. Samran urged the public to review and adjust their driving behavior to comply with the law before April 1, 2026.

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Key Quotes

Pol. Gen. Samran Nuamard

"Pol. Gen. Samran emphasized that the public should check and adjust their driving behavior to strictly comply with the law to prepare for the full enforcement of the law from April 1, 2026 onwards."

พล.ต.อ.สำราญ กล่าวเน้นย้ำให้ประชาชนตรวจสอบ และปรับเปลี่ยนพฤติกรรมการขับขี่ให้เป็นไปตามที่กฎหมายกำหนดอย่างเคร่งครัด เพื่อเป็นการเตรียมความพร้อมก่อนเข้าสู่ช่วงการบังคับใช้กฎหมายอย่างเต็มรูปแบบ ตั้งแต่วันที่ 1 เมษายน 2026 เป็นต้นไป

Key Entities

Organization

Royal Thai Police(สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ)ℹ️

The national law enforcement agency in Thailand responsible for road safety and traffic law enforcement.

Traffic Police(ศจร.ตร.)

The specialized unit within the Royal Thai Police responsible for managing traffic and enforcing traffic laws.

Person

Pol. Gen. Samran Nuamard(พล.ต.อ.สำราญ นวลมา)

Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, who announced the end of the traffic violation grace period.

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

Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, who issued directives for traffic law enforcement.

Law

Traffic Laws(กฎหมายจราจร)

The legal framework governing road usage and vehicle operation in Thailand.