I love the "better get a car" posts.
Why has no told these elderly ????
Danger with motorbikes in Thailand?
Sure there is always a chance to be hit/killed by some hooligan on four or more wheels (mostly).
But I am certain that the vast majority of motorbike accidents are due to complete lack of care by the rider, incompetence, drunk/drugged, unlit bike, no mirrors, break pads vaporized etc etc (the list is endless).