Round the world UK cyclist, 21, is not worried about accidents in Thailand

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Round the world UK cyclist, 21, is not worried about accidents in Thailand

 

Image: Krobkruakao.com

 

A young female cyclist pedaling around the world told Thai media she is not worried about having an accident in the kingdom.

 

Because Alex, 21, says she always keeps to the edge of the road.

 

Krobkruakao.com found her cycling with her possessions on the back along the scenic route next to the Mae Ping River in Tak province in Thailand's north west.

 

The media said tourists were usually in large groups so their attention was alerted to the lone cyclist who they said was very pretty.

 

Alex told them she left the UK two months ago and had been to Europe, America and Australia and had now turned her attention to Asia.

 

She said she manages to do about 100 kilometers a day though progress recently had been slowed due to the monsoon season.

 

She always receives a great reception wherever she goes, she said.

 

She added that she was not concerned about accidents as she keeps to the side of the road.

 

She plans to complete her round the world trip in a total of about 5 to 6 months and will then return to the UK.

 

Thaivisa notes that a round the world cyclist on the Thai roads last year was wiped out by a large truck on the Friendship Highway.

 

 

-- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-09-11

 

 

[darksidedog]

You would only need to worry if the country had any rapists, thieves or murderers running about, or dangerous and reckless drivers on the roads. I hope she has some lucky amulets on her handlebars.

[worgeordie]

She should be worried,even the edge of the road is not safe,when you have

motorbikes and even cars, trucks coming towards you,on your side of the road.

regards worgeordie

[canuckamuck]

Quote

A young female cyclist pedaling around the world told Thai media she is not worried about having an accident in the kingdom.

That's what they all say 

Edited September 11, 2017 by canuckamuck

[sweatalot]

 UK cyclist, 21, is not worried about accidents in Thailand

Ignorance is a bliss

 

- it can protect against worry

Edited September 11, 2017 by sweatalot

[Lemonltr]

Totally naive about Thailand's  roads. If I recall correctly the Chilean cyclist was wiped out by an  impatient driver of a pick up truck which was 'undertaking' in the same hard shoulder 

At court the wife told the judge that this was illegal and got the reply " Oh! Everybody does that" She then said "Thailand is cursed"

[impulse]

Round the world UK cyclist, 21, is not worried about accidents in Thailand

Edited September 11, 2017 by impulse

[craigt3365]

6 minutes ago, Father Fintan Stack said:

So many cyclists are killed here it is quite remarkable. She is incredibly naive and stupid if she is not worried. Killing people on the roads is one of the areas where Thailand truly excels. 

 

Two British cyclist killed on the Thai leg of their round the world trip: http://www.samuitimes.com/two-british-cyclist-killed-thai-leg-round-world-trip/

 

Australian cyclist killed in Ayutthaya: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30317539

 

AROUND THE WORLD CYCLIST KILLED IN THAILAND: http://www.richardbarrow.com/2015/02/around-the-world-cyclist-killed-in-thailand/

 

Etc.

Agreed.  And impossible to provide all the links for Thai cyclists that have been killed.  The roads here are very dangerous.

[Bluespunk]

1 hour ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

A young female cyclist pedaling around the world told Thai media she is not worried about having an accident in the kingdom.

 

Because Alex, 21, says she always keeps to the edge of the road.

 

She'll learn.

 

Hopefully by observation.

[cornishcarlos]

So she has done Europe, America and Australia in 2 months !!

No wonder she's not worried, should only take her 2 days to cycle all round Thailand...

[Bluespunk]

1 hour ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

The media said tourists were usually in large groups so their attention was alerted to the lone cyclist who they said was very pretty.

And that matters, because...

Edited September 11, 2017 by Bluespunk

[impulse]

Dangerous as the roads are, the way the numbers work out is that she has (for example) a 1 in 100,000 chance of being killed on Thai roads instead of a 1 in 250,000 chance on safer roads.  Fatalities are reported on the basis of deaths per billion km traveled.  Her odds are pretty good.  But I wouldn't let my kid do it.

 

Godspeed to her.

 

[Dave67]

I recall the last round the world cyclist got flattened by a rolling pick-up whilst riding his bike in Thailand

 

Edited September 11, 2017 by Dave67

[rebo]

With all my heart I wish her an always safe ride, and a happy, joyful and healthy journey.

[Bluespunk]

51 minutes ago, Dave67 said:

I recall the last round the world cyclist got flattened by a rolling pick-up whilst riding his bike in Thailand

 

So did the article.

 

 

2 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

Thaivisa notes that a round the world cyclist on the Thai roads last year was wiped out by a large truck on the Friendship Highway.

 

Hope she doesn't see it...

[dotpoom]

2 hours ago, darksidedog said:

You would only need to worry if the country had any rapists, thieves or murderers running about, or dangerous and reckless drivers on the roads. I hope she has some lucky amulets on her handlebars.

At least in this country she can get her hands on "lucky amulets".

   What's she going to do when she hits the countries we all come from.(or do those types not exist there)?

[connda]

Because Alex, 21, says she always keeps to the edge of the road.

 

Unfortunate for Alex, what she doesn't understand are the lines on Thai roads don't mean anything, and vehicles routinely will swerve back and forth across lanes and will drive on 'the edge of the road' right along with bikes and motorcycles, and let's not forget that cars, trucks, and motorcycles routinely drive on the 'edge of the road' when driving the wrong way down highways and one-way streets.  Hopefully the young lass doesn't find out the hard way.  

[IamNoone88]

Be afraid, be very, very afraid ......

[DoctorG]

It would be better to do this interview at the end of her tour.

Stay safe lassie.

[richard_smith237]

Not the sharpest of responses in recognition of Thailand's second highest global road mortality stats.

 

While the chances are low, when compared to most other countries the statistics and recent history both show that she should have concerns and apply extra vigilance, especially by not traveling in the evenings (in the dark etc) and avoiding major high-ways etc.

 

Keeping to the edge of the road alone is not 'sufficient' vigilance against getting mowed down by a careless and ignorant day-dreaming idiot.... Rear View Mirror, even rear-facing Radar would aid vigilance an make the journey a little safer.

 

Good luck to here, I feel her response is more of 'fingers crossed and hope for the best' rather than a genuine evaluation of the risks involved. 

Edited September 11, 2017 by richard_smith237

[spermwhale]

Actually all over the world edge of the road is no longer safe as more and more motorists are reading and sending chats while driving. There's been a serious uptick in traffic accidents and deaths worldwide in the last two years after decades of falling death and accident rates. 

I hope she stays safe. 

[Borzandy]

2 hours ago, worgeordie said:

She should be worried,even the edge of the road is not safe,when you have

motorbikes and even cars, trucks coming towards you,on your side of the road.

regards worgeordie

She doesn't know she is about to commit suicide.

[franklnooner]

She should be worried 

I give her a 50/50 chance of making it out without incident 

100% chance of she has an incident they will flee the scene

TIT

[smileydude]

I wish her a safe journey without the ridicule.  I hope she is street smart as I'm just as concerned for her personal safety as her road safety.

Maybe the TAT can do a story on her experiences in Thailand and have an ambulance follow her with flashing sirens.

Edited September 11, 2017 by smileydude

[klauskunkel]

... and hope she has medical insurance

[colinneil]

Well i hope she is able to stay safe on the roads here.

To say she is not worried is crazy, i was not worried riding my motorbike on the dual carriageway.

There is no side of the road out of bounds here, i am going that way so <deleted> u get out of my way.

Now i am paraplegic,. because of a clown going the wrong way.

[DipStick]

15 minutes ago, Borzandy said:

She doesn't know she is about to commit suicide.

I always believed suicide was premeditated 

[zyphodb]

I wish her all the best & hope she makes it safely, I've been riding m/bikes for six years here & generally refer to the inside lane, where we're supposed to ride as the "death" lane..

 I ride in the middle of the next lane out despite the occasional fine from the BIB for doing so as it gives you more room to get out of the way of the others, I also try to always assume that every car, truck, bus M/bike or pedestrian come to that are consciously trying to kill you, it's safer that way..... 

[Just1Voice]

Ride a bike on the roads in Thailand?  Maybe from my moo bahn to the 7-11, 200 meters down the road, at 4:00 in the morning. 

 

[jim cortesos]

You gotta be good..or your dead..must see it first..Brave gal....good luck...have a great ride....rock on..

hehehe..i recently went down with the ice cream o lady on a vespa like bike.  she was giving me a ride....she lost it a left turn. we went down on the tarmac...just a slight scrap on me....so funny....made my day..she refused payment,,,I insisted she take 15thb...so funny Thailand..