Bangkok traffic violators given 100-baht ‘fine gift’

Traffic violators have been given time until 15 January to pay a flat-rate fine of 100 baht for all minor traffic offences committed in Bangkok as a “New Year gift” offered by the acting Metropolitan Police Bureau chief.

Pol Lt Gen Sanit Mahathaworn said on 22 December evening the idea to offer discounts on the normal fine as a New Year’s gift to the people was originally implemented by Lam Phak Chi police station in Nong Chok district, which began on 15 December and would end on 15 January. 

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