I have been riding motorcycles for over 45 years and have even raced motocross. I will never get on a motorbike in Thailand. I do not have a death wish.
I have had no problems with ordering from Makro. I do feel guilty for using a motorbike driver to deliver to my condo. Motorbikes are so dangerous in Thailand and I hate to see anyone get hurt or killed.
Riding a motorbike in Thailand is very dangerous. I would not recommend it. A better alternative would be to rent a car from one of the rental car companies such as Budget car rental.
The Thai man tried to kick the French man when he was down, enough said and a reason for the French man to claim self defense. I would contribute to the French man's Go Fund Me account if he had one.