Drivers In Thailand Can No Longer Refuse Breathalyser Test: BSA Law
As of the beginning of 2015, under Thai law it is now illegal for the driver of a vehicle to refuse a breathalyser test in Thailand.
- (1888PressRelease) March 27, 2015 - Before the amendment, a driver could refuse to take the breath test and be fined Bt1,000. If a driver took the test and was found to be over the limit, he/she could face up to one year in prison or a fine of up to Bt20,000 and so to avoid the harsher punishment, a driver could simply refuse the test and pay the Bt1,000 fine.
Not anymore. Now if a driver refuses to take a breathalyser test or carry out a walk-and-turn field sobriety test if asked to do so, police can assume the driver has violated the Traffic Act which prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, with the driver being arrested and charged accordingly.
The maximum penalty for driving under the influence remains at one year in prison and a fine of Bt20,000 or both.
"The new amendment has been widely welcomed and viewed as a sensible and necessary change to the law", said BSA Law spokesman Apisakdi Kongkangwanchoke.
A leading law firm in Thailand, BSA Law provides various legal services and advice to foreigners and Thais. This ranges from general Thai law and Thai labour law issues to Thailand work permit and visa processes, accounting, auditing and tax consulting, investment advice and guidance on starting a business in Thailand.
About BSA Law:
For over 30 years, Bamrung Suvicha Apisakdi Law Associates (BSA Law) has focused on providing reliable legal advice and services to the Thai and foreign business community in Thailand. BSA Law seeks to provide international standards of legal services while retaining the customs of the Thai business culture.
For more information please contact:
Jim Byrne
Business Advisor, BSA Law.
Email: jim ( @ ) bsalaw dot co.th
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