Thai police and organisations award people money for videos of traffic violators

As part of a road safety campaign, Royal Thai Police collaborated with several organisations and companies to award people with cash for video clips of traffic violations. During the “7 Dangerous Days” of Thailand’s Songkran holiday, when the number of road deaths usually spikes, drivers took dashboard videos of other drivers violating traffic laws.

The winners earned prize money from 2,000-20,000 baht. Royal Thai Police, Viriyah Insurance, Don’t Drive Drunk Foundation, JS100 Radio and FM91 Radio, awarded a total of 120,000 baht for more than 20 video clips. RTP also awarded the winners with certificates. Police chief General Damrongsak Kittiprapas said…

“The campaign aims to encourage people to submit video evidence in case of an accident so officials can track down traffic law violators, as well as publish the clips on the police’s Facebook page to promote public…