A NEW draft law now under consideration by government officials will impose a harsher fine and longer jail term for unlicensed drivers, the Thai-language daily Thai Rath reported today (August 24, 2018).
Under the draft law, anyone driving without a licence is liable to three months in jail and a fine of not more than 50,000 baht. The current penalty is one month in jail and a fine of not more than 1,000 baht.
The law also bars traffic policemen from wearing dark glasses and putting a piece of cloth on their mouth.
The draft law is now being vetted by the Cabinet. If approved, it will be submitted to the Legislative Assembly for a final decision.
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Top: A Thai driving licence. Photo: Thai Rath
By Songpol Kaopatumtip
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