I bought a Garmin nuvi 200 compact navigation device. It cost 12,000 baht loaded with the Thai map software. I haven't had the chance to use it much, and frankly, I probably won't until I get back.
Showing posts with label driving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label driving. Show all posts
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Navigation
Today, I went to Fortune IT Mall and bought a new toy. I bought a GPS system. One of the challenges that I have when driving is that I really don't know my way around Bangkok. Its a big city, and I can't always just stop and get directions. And that lovely web site that I loved back in the good ol' USA, mapquest, well, there is no Thai mapquest.
I bought a Garmin nuvi 200 compact navigation device. It cost 12,000 baht loaded with the Thai map software. I haven't had the chance to use it much, and frankly, I probably won't until I get back.
I bought a Garmin nuvi 200 compact navigation device. It cost 12,000 baht loaded with the Thai map software. I haven't had the chance to use it much, and frankly, I probably won't until I get back.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Cell Phones in Cars
A new law went into effect today, prohibiting the use of cell phones in cars, except when used in conjunction with a hands free device. The first offense is a fine, while the second can also result in the suspension of our license. Authorities are confident that this will result in a significant reduction in traffic accidents.
I don't want to be critical of the the law. This is their country, and I'm just a guest here. Additionally, Thailand is certainly not alone in restricting the use of cell phones in cars. I do wonder, however, if there aren't other areas that might warrant attention first. I might think that they might first focus on things like cracking down on people driving the wrong way on motor cycles, weaving in and out of traffic on motorcycles, cars pulling out in front of people, and maybe just rethinking the back assward road system they have here. Of course, restricting cell phones is easier.
I don't want to be critical of the the law. This is their country, and I'm just a guest here. Additionally, Thailand is certainly not alone in restricting the use of cell phones in cars. I do wonder, however, if there aren't other areas that might warrant attention first. I might think that they might first focus on things like cracking down on people driving the wrong way on motor cycles, weaving in and out of traffic on motorcycles, cars pulling out in front of people, and maybe just rethinking the back assward road system they have here. Of course, restricting cell phones is easier.
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