We're talking about Pattaya Richard, not greater Thailand.
I love the place but one of its many shortcomings is the concentration of aggressive foreigners on motorbikes.
When I walk down Soi Buakhao and other busy narrow streets I don't pick up bad vibes from Thai drivers/riders. It's the foreigners, especially farang, that are a problem.
If you've never been there and experienced it yourself then there's no point continuing the discussion.
If you've been there, experienced it for yourself but think there's nothing untoward about it, then there's also no point continuing the discussion.