webfact Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Video: Malaysian big bikers on tour ignoring the Thai laws! Picture: Thai Rath A dash cam video from south Thailand posted on Facebook showed a gang of Malaysian bikers blocking an intersection so their mates could whiz through a red light. Some netizens were up in arms saying it was terrible that their southern neighbors would flout the Thai law in this way. And the poster said that if people waiting to turn hadn't sounded their horns they would have blocked off the intersection for much longer. But after some of the Malaysians posted an apology on the page that features material from Hat Yai in Songkhla, many Thais just said - "Oh, that's all right then!" The incident happened at an intersection on the morning of last Friday. The Rath reported that there were more than 100 bikers in the gang on tour in Thailand. Source: Thai Rath -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-09-29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezflip Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Just now, webfact said: many Thais just said - "Oh, that's all right then!" Malaysian ignoring Thai laws Thai ignoring Thai laws (if they knew them in the first place) Thai police not knowing Thai laws (or enforcing them if they did know them) And then they wonder why they are ranked in the top 5 worst countries for driving... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracker1 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Easy way to fix that it's called Enforce the Law ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taichiplanet Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 obviously the Thais down south are very polite. If that was tried in some parts Central or North Thailand they'd be scrapping a few Malay bikers off the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borzandy Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 1 hour ago, taichiplanet said: obviously the Thais down south are very polite. If that was tried in some parts Central or North Thailand they'd be scrapping a few Malay bikers off the road. Are you joking? Malay bikers are only trying to drive like Thais. And from North Thailand or South it's the same behaviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nandele Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Blocking intersection, even if not 100% correct, is the safest way to pass when riding in convoy, in order to avoid to split it up and rick incident caused by misunderstanding with other road users (I know is a pain if you are the one blocked at red light...)any organized group of bikers ( or other convoys) I have ever saw in Thailand does like this, probably for a convoy that long they should have asked for police escort (and they would have blocked the intersection). Just as usual the rant is because the bikers were foreigners, guess if the shock would have been the same in case was one of the local MC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorG Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 There are road rules in Thailand? Wow! Who knew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxe1200 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 13 minutes ago, nandele said: Blocking intersection, even if not 100% correct, is the safest way to pass when riding in convoy, in order to avoid to split it up and rick incident caused by misunderstanding with other road users (I know is a pain if you are the one blocked at red light...)any organized group of bikers ( or other convoys) I have ever saw in Thailand does like this, probably for a convoy that long they should have asked for police escort (and they would have blocked the intersection). Just as usual the rant is because the bikers were foreigners, guess if the shock would have been the same in case was one of the local MC... I do not mind, as long it is safe, and I have seen that a couple of times here in Hat Yai. Those Malay riders block the intersection, whilst Thai folks, either with a car or motorcycle regularly run a red light or two in a row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Thai laws are heaving a collective sigh: "Ignored. Again. Tomorrow therapy at 9am. Scared to go outside." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Probably the safest that intersections been for a long time. I've been on big bike rides with Thais. They do the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
off road pat Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 3 hours ago, taichiplanet said: obviously the Thais down south are very polite. If that was tried in some parts Central or North Thailand they'd be scrapping a few Malay bikers off the road. The Rath reported that there were more than 100 bikers in the gang on tour in Thailand. ??? just saying !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkgriz Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 The hypocrisy. The hypocrisy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
off road pat Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 1 hour ago, nandele said: Blocking intersection, even if not 100% correct, is the safest way to pass when riding in convoy, in order to avoid to split it up and rick incident caused by misunderstanding with other road users (I know is a pain if you are the one blocked at red light...)any organized group of bikers ( or other convoys) I have ever saw in Thailand does like this, probably for a convoy that long they should have asked for police escort (and they would have blocked the intersection). Just as usual the rant is because the bikers were foreigners, guess if the shock would have been the same in case was one of the local MC... Yes, they do that in every civilised country when riding in convoy, they have guys in bright orange "fluo" vests blocking intersections. saw it lots of times in Europe !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 1 hour ago, nandele said: Blocking intersection, even if not 100% correct, is the safest way to pass when riding in convoy, in order to avoid to split it up and rick incident caused by misunderstanding with other road users (I know is a pain if you are the one blocked at red light...)any organized group of bikers ( or other convoys) I have ever saw in Thailand does like this, probably for a convoy that long they should have asked for police escort (and they would have blocked the intersection). Just as usual the rant is because the bikers were foreigners, guess if the shock would have been the same in case was one of the local MC... It's illegal and they have absolutely no right to obstruct other road users. A considerable number of motor bike readers here seem to think that the traffic laws don't apply to them - ignore traffic signals, red lights, ride the wrong way up roads, don't bother with crash helmets, carry several children and pets on their bike, allow underage kids to ride, etc etc. Up to them. But they can't complain if they get splattered and certainly won't get any sympathy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 12 minutes ago, off road pat said: Yes, they do that in every civilised country when riding in convoy, they have guys in bright orange "fluo" vests blocking intersections. saw it lots of times in Europe !!! So it's ok for any group who fancies to ignore the law and do as they please in "every civilized country" is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
off road pat Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 27 minutes ago, Baerboxer said: So it's ok for any group who fancies to ignore the law and do as they please in "every civilized country" is it? It's the safest way for a convoy to pass...but then again safety and Thailand should not been pronounced in the same sentence !?!?,...and by the way, have you been on driving the roads in Thailand recently ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nandele Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Blocking intersection, even if not 100% correct, is the safest way to pass when riding in convoy, in order to avoid to split it up and rick incident caused by misunderstanding with other road users (I know is a pain if you are the one blocked at red light...)any organized group of bikers ( or other convoys) I have ever saw in Thailand does like this, probably for a convoy that long they should have asked for police escort (and they would have blocked the intersection). Just as usual the rant is because the bikers were foreigners, guess if the shock would have been the same in case was one of the local MC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 gang. every year the Malaysian Big Bike clubs come to Hua Hin for a road trip vacation. Very expensive bikes and staying at the Intercontinental Hotel. And they are out to dinner at some high end restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peperobi Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Is always like that when a big group of motorcycles is traveling together. Is ok and follow the international law for convoy like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKr Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 2 hours ago, nandele said: Blocking intersection, even if not 100% correct, is the safest way to pass when riding in convoy, in order to avoid to split it up and rick incident caused by misunderstanding with other road users (I know is a pain if you are the one blocked at red light...)any organized group of bikers ( or other convoys) I have ever saw in Thailand does like this, probably for a convoy that long they should have asked for police escort (and they would have blocked the intersection). Just as usual the rant is because the bikers were foreigners, guess if the shock would have been the same in case was one of the local MC... There is a very big difference between a convoy, with police arranging free passage, and a gang of whoever taking the law in their own hands. Are people on motorbikes so immature that they cannot travel in smaller groups and gather at a predetermined place?. Similar to Chinese cars clans that are just impeding the flow of traffic, and some even refuse overtakers to merge back into "their" lane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKr Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 23 minutes ago, peperobi said: Is always like that when a big group of motorcycles is traveling together. Is ok and follow the international law for convoy like that. "the international law for convoy " glad to see that we have people on TV who went to Law School. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesimps Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 They should obey the law like Thai road users don't. I know it's Irish but..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 5 hours ago, taichiplanet said: obviously the Thais down south are very polite. If that was tried in some parts Central or North Thailand they'd be scrapping a few Malay bikers off the road. I've seen it plenty times in central Thailand. They even get escorted by police with wailing lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saladin Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Hgh? What laws? This is Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I agree, it is against the law. However, a convoy of 100+ bikes, spread out in several groups, waiting to get together again, due to the breakup at traffic lights, might be more dangerous on the whole as blocking intersections. Another case of not pushing traffic laws to the letter of the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janclaes47 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 21 minutes ago, KKr said: "the international law for convoy " glad to see that we have people on TV who went to Law School. Well, you definitely haven't been there. http://www.kimc.eu/roadrules.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portroyal Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Bikers mentality is shit. In every country... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezflip Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Now, how many people are Googling "International Road Laws + long convoys" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Miller Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 3 hours ago, off road pat said: The Rath reported that there were more than 100 bikers in the gang on tour in Thailand. ??? just saying !!! I have not seen one in Thailand yet, but rode a couple of tours with a BMW owners club in the states. 100 participants would not surprise me one bit. It is a safe way to handle an intersection, but I agree that a police escort would have made things a bit more organized. Would Thai police go along, d'ya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan B Tong Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 The real surprise is that the driver of the video car stopped at the red light! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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