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7 hours ago, save the frogs said:

you take your chances being out at 4:40 am 

he's lucky he didnt encounter a vampire 

 

Or worse, an angry katoey.

21 hours ago, rough diamond said:

Who takes a "peaceful morning walk" at 4.40am?

Irrelevant, most likely journalistic licence, in other, simpler terms, BS.

19 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Too many assumptions are the mother of all F-ups! No, I am not an outcast in my home country, nor in Thailand. Socialize a lot, have many friends. It´s just you I can´t deal with.

Mate, in your case, I have nothing to deal with... You made an assumption. We only have your word on your social standing.

17 hours ago, save the frogs said:

holy cow. this is big news. 

it means thailand is embracing the AI/robotic revolution and will not lag behind other countries in utilizing these technologies, for better or for worse. 

if they put these things everywhere, street crime will be a thing of the past. 

also no more bouncers giving beatings in bars ... this is YUGE. 

 

OMG you fell for the Thai BS

"While the figures are concerning, there is a silver lining with 15 provinces recording zero fatalities, suggesting certain regions have managed to bolster road safety effectively," hardly a silver linings Ning, means 57 provinces with casualties... the 15 without, probably more to luck, anyway, still a day or 2, they can still add to the list, in the end a success will be announced, though no improvement has actually been achieved.

4 hours ago, KhunLA said:

 

Not sure what you trying to say, 50kph is 31mph

Strange, I've seen many Thais throwing water in peoples faces... what's the problem.

2 hours ago, Gsxrnz said:

Mind you, it's not only the locals.  Just followed a muppet Russian tourist (actually probably on a student visa, because it was his own personalised Vmax "wannabe" scooter) up Thappraya Road from Jomtien. I was behind him at the U-turn just past Rompho and he couldn't make the turn - he had to paddle it. Obviously zero riding skills - I undertook him.

 

He then fangs it past me and about ten other scooters as we depart the Thepprasit lights, makes multiple gap choice errors, brakes on and off a dozen times, counterbalances the wrong way as he attempts to weave at speed between the cars, probably should have died three times.

 

Then he stops at the U-turn at the top of the hill, and proceeds to paddle it around - again.  I undertook him - again. 

 

These are the ones that will get you. 

As it is Thai's that form the majority best to stick with that, as tourist numbers are insignificant compared with Thai's.

5 hours ago, Snig27 said:

 

It’s an oft-repeated myth that Thailand only counts deaths at the scene of the accident. The stats are bad enough and shameful without that sort of fact-free exaggeration. 

You need to get your facts correct, it is true, only deaths, the scene, are counted.

6 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

That´s because over 80% of the population float the rules, drive drunk, wear no helmet and are speeding. Not that the Thai driver license and poor education does anything better, but too many also drive without license.

And let's no forget schools can ride motorcycles, with passengers, with no training, no licence.

1 hour ago, bravo19 said:

Also with a agent it is not possible anymore to open a bank account with a tourist visa.

Bugger

21 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

thats great.

you want a gold star ?

No... I want a elephant stamp.

If they want to discuss culture, then ok, but remember, culturally Thai's, male and female, went topless, you even see murals in some temples.

As I see it Songkran today is NOT the cultural Songkran, so how can it be tarnished.

To all... Thanks for to replies... He says he might try the agent approach first.

2 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

Sensible people drive their cars instead of ride their bikes during songkran.

 

In saying that I have had a fantastic ride out each morning so far on this holiday, But we go out early...Leave home at day break and back by 8.30am. 

In Hua Hin  Songkran lasts only 1 day, the water fight doesn't start, in ernest until after lunch... Very civilised... 555

3 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Sure, the guy might not be very social, and might not like his family. That could be seen as bad behavior. Sure! Still does not take away his freedom to chose as an adult.

True, then cause stress/worry to family and friends, then get many authorities involved, this kid should not be allowed to travel alone, completely irresponsible, childish behaviour, not the actions of a responsible person... Truely showing the fact that the human brain does not, on an average, mature until 25, some take longer, one day you might reach that level.

56 minutes ago, Andrew65 said:

I used to talk to an old Thai taxi driver at the hotel where I lived. He said that when he was a kid (probably the 1950's), Songkhran lasted for 1 day, and it was just sprinkling water on people, not buckets and water cannon. I expect that mass tourism has made it what it is today.

Still only 1 day, in Hua Hin. Culturally it was washing the hands, and feet, of elders, but turned into a water festival, lead by thais... Do not blame tourists.

15 minutes ago, Briggsy said:

Wrong again, buddy.

Do read your own comment.... Buddy

15 minutes ago, Briggsy said:

Read the thread. He was completely off his face.

He had not yet been tested, he could just as easily hada medical incident...not intoxicated until properly tested.

On 4/15/2025 at 9:13 AM, Gottfrid said:

BS! It just depends on your authority and how you show them.

BS, your comments indicate to either don't live in Thailand or live a very isolated world, perhaps a padded cell.

On 4/15/2025 at 8:59 AM, Briggsy said:

Where did I say the driver was drunk? There were many people involved in this mayhem.

You did insinuate it by the unnecessary comment "the drunken mayhem" which insinuates everyone is drunk.