If you know this, presuming you have been here a while, you take the necessary steps to avoid it. It is not rocket science and unless you have to go to work using a baht bus/bike or similar it is avoidable with a little forethought.
And for the avoidance of any doubt I also don't participate and try to stay well clear even avoiding coming in to Soi Buakhow last night to pick up a Sunday roast.....