Motorcycle Story

By Thomas Rossetti

*News Flash*

Ban on Cell phone driving to take effect on May 8th

The Traffic Police Office has declared that the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has passed the 8th draft of the land transport act which contains a regulation concerning the use of mobile communication devices while driving.

The law will ban the use of mobile phones while driving unless assisted by a hands free device and will take effect 90 days after its publishing in the Royal Gazette.

The law is set to go into full swing on May 8th and will entail a 400-1000 baht fine for transgressors. Citizens who use their cell phones while driving will be subject to road blocks similar to those used in speed checks.

The law details that all mobile communication devices must not be held or touched during driving and must have hands free devices attached.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 14 February 2008

The Burapa Anniversary party on Friday and Saturday the 15th and 16th of February was as usual a success, with groups coming into Pattaya from all over Thailand and even Malaysia and S’Pore. For me personally the event is a great place to catch up with people who I haven’t seen for awhile because of different work schedules or because they are just visiting again. Great music, food and entertainment on both days with good weather most of the time. Good job guys!