Andre0720

Laws, oh yes laws..... Do not break those, right? Might apply anywhere in Thailand.. Jail all lawbreakers... Here's a more detailed breakdown of some Thai road laws:General Road Rules: Drive on the left: Thailand follows left-hand traffic, meaning you drive on the left side of the road and overtake on the right Valid Driver's License: You must have a valid driver's license to drive in Thailand Seatbelts: Seatbelts are mandatory for all occupants of a vehicle Helmets: Helmets are mandatory for both riders and passengers on motorcycles Speed Limits: Generally 50-60 km/h in suburban roads Mobile Phone Usage: Using a phone while driving without a hands-free kit is prohibited. Child Car Seats: Children under six must use car seats with proper harnesses Lights: Lights must be on at all times, even during the day Maximum Occupants: The maximum number of people per two-wheeler is two.

Yes, and all of this because of the culture here, no police on the roads, no control on driving habits, no control on the wearing of helmets, so young riders, particularly, join in on the absence of rules on the roads. Who or what is responsible here here, not sure, just a mixture of conditions..

How silly of you. I wrote that i never showed my passport, except perhaps when I opened my bank account. And I wrote that they always end up doing their job. These are facts. And facts do not care if you think these facts have happened or not. They did happen.

Quite strange. Actually hard to believe.. There are sometimes as many food delivery motorbikes at a traffic light than travelers. Are they ignored from this, as they are not for customers actually sitting in a restaurant. They all come from these small food stalls.. Or is it that people in Thailand have finally come to realize that 95% or more of the food here is considered poison by health officials. i.e. Refined sugar and bad overheated seed oils.

The holder of a passport is responsible for its safeguard. Carrying it around is not safe. Never did, and I refuse to show it even at the bank when they ask for it. Always end up ok.

I see two issues described here. One, the issue of number of incarcerated people. Two, the treatment that these prisoners must undergo. As for the numbers, well, they reflect this country's 'conservative" approach to governance. Might be better than all the rapists let loose in the US. As for the treatment of these prisoners, the culture here, regardless of the number of fake polite sounds and gestures, is all tainted with a lack of empathy. Which might very well be the main feeling showing in how foreigners react here...

Oh well. On the positive side, 'Tobacco smoking just got rated a few points less dangerous on the scale of hazards to lungs....'

Exactly, dude. (KHAP). Your lack of politeness will be your undoing.

Canadians, known for their politeness. In a land overwhelmed by words and signs of politeness. Khap 🙏 How to explain that....

Oh yes. All these traps that can get someone prisoner of one thing or other... Typically fueled by fear. Geography is a main prison. Health concerns is another... And I heard some other types of rationalization to support staying still. But this 'boot licking', "Rod Stewart syndrome", are certainly new ones.

If a doctor does not ask about a patient's diet, he is a drug pusher....

Not so. The culture in Thailand allows for early teens to ride motorbikes. Supported by the inactivity of law enforcement. Oh well, they were told from a high command, some years ago, perhaps still applicable, that students are not to be prevented from going to school, using the means that they have. If we were to look at this in terms of what is failing in Thailand, the list would be quite long....

With eyelashes like that, would need a pic of the chest to ascertain gender. Would depend on the use of the eyelashes. Women use them to 'look pretty,. Men are more practical. Certainly uses them in case they fall off a boat, can be used for swimming to shore. Well, what else could they be for on a man??

I always find that the 13 year old on motorbikes are some of the safest drivers on the road. No way different in Thailand than someone on a bicycle, and perhaps even safer. No way on earth can someone demonstrate that if the rider was 18 rather than 13, that this tragedy would not have occurred. Would only show that an 18 year old and a 9 year old were found deceased at the scene of a road accident.... And as usual, irresponsibility is the strategy of a culprit, as the culture would have it. The syndrome of the 'Invisible vehicle, coming out of nowhere, striking, then vanishing'. Or some variation of this story....

I help a lot of people here. While I find that the Thais are the most selfish people around. Duringr Covid, the time when I was giving money and food to Thais, every time food distribution was active. Then after Covid, I saw all these Mercedes, BMW, and Fortuner's on the roads. And I started thinking, where were these people when I was there off my motorbike, giving money to women and children. Where? Selfishness, is the norm in this world. And your empathy demonstrates that you are an exception to this norm. Regards

The problem in AN is that most of the annoying members are allowed to roam free, in anonymity 😊. Anyone confused today, not understanding why it is sunny rather than rainy. Just so many things are confusing in this world...

What is this about 'they' are dumb, 'canadians' are dumb, or then the Americans are. Given that the people, yes the people who vote, are typically polarized, ending up in a margin on one side, and then a margin on the other side. So then 'all' people would be dumb. Just depending on who is looking at the polarization. The left is dumb, and then the right is dumb. How about, given the condition that the left has left the Americas in, US and Canada, the right thing to do would appear to lean on the right. Oh yes, in the current state of affairs, the 'right' is 'right'. Any other option would n be irresponsible, or perhaps stemming from ethnic views of governance.

Well, if smoking tobacco and going everyday to a cannabis shop is an indicator, well, hummmm

Now that they have seen the worst. Will makes every other farang feel so welcome in these shops...

The default look at situations, 'negativity'. How about some humorous responses for a change, if nothing positive comes to mind. And the fact that so many confused people are trying to find enlightenment in these responses... And they fail. And nobody cares to help them. Just trying to help them in indicating their confusion here.... And I have lots of success.... Is that a positive response or not?

Oh yes. Teaching them to throw water at people. Later on, to use fireworks on a fun celebration day. And then wonder how come they have no physical activity to keep them healthy later on... Even cycling, reserved activity for the few... Bicycle parking at the new Robinson store. Always empty. Always. Only motorbikes. These people learn to use the motorbike to go the the store 100 meters away... In Malmo, as an example..

he family involved in the incident, particularly the attacker's wife, defended their actions by accusing the nurse of disrespect. Disrespect should only be allowed if aimed at others. In this instance, it was aimed at him. (I must find a way to reword this) Hehe So yes, disrespect is part of the culture here. Particularly on the roads. Erratic Driving, parking, reckless speeds, ignored traffic laws, enhanced exhaust noise. But then how can anyone dare disrespect 'ME'....

And this guy even accepted to have his picture taken....😊

Not true. Perhaps more so that they want to show their fake eyelashes more clearly...

Again, what is it in the word 'seem' that you do not understand? It does not mean that it proves anything. But many Thais believe so, as supported by many facts in property ownership. Might not be true. Same as the fact that they believe in Buddha. Might not be true.