Pattaya-area police warn against ’10 bitter tastes’ of driving

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During the 7 dangerous days of Songkran, police are strictly enforcing traffic laws on all vehicles including, motorbikes, cars, buses and trucks.

Banglamung police advised Songkran commuters to avoid the “10 bitter tastes” of driving.

At a checkpoint on Highway 36 underneath Pong Bridge, Pol. Maj. Jakkrit Jantakum and his team educated driver on the “bitter tastes” known in Thai as “Ro”, “Sor”, “Khor” and “Mor”.

Ro means not driving over speed limit. Sor means not running traffic lights and not driving against oncoming traffic. “Khor” refers to having a valid driver’s license, fastening seatbelts and not recklessly overtaking other cars. “Mor” means no drinking and driving, wearing helmets, not driving motorcycles in prohibited zones, and no use of cellphones while driving.


Police checkpoints have been set up on all highways and roads in Thailand to ensure the safety of road users and all registrations and licenses are in order.