by energycity » Fri 18 Jul 2008, 12:26:27
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('GASMON', 'R')outine procedure in Bangkok. Police stop usually motorcyclists, sometimes cars, taxis & even local buses, and give small on the spot fines. Locally called "coffee money" Wise to allways keep a couple of small denomination bills in your top pocket - just in case the local cop is thirsty !!!
At least they smile & salute !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gasmon
The traffic police are good in Bangkok, at least to tourists. Last time I was there, after waiting several minutes in severe heat to cross eight lanes (!) of traffic, a cop came along and waving his machine gun at vehicles in both directions helped us across. Good man!