Popular Post webfact Posted March 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 Video: "Society heads down" buried in phones and heading for oblivion! Picture: Daily News Footage from a rear facing camera on a car showed the moment when a motorcyclist - looking at his phone and not even wearing a helmet - smashes into the back of the vehicle in front. The rider crashes to the road and is lucky that a following car does not run over him. He picks himself up and survives - this time. The footage was posted on Facebook by Praphop Chungyampin who said that society has their heads buried in their phones. Despite having insurance he now has to waste time for this man to get his car repaired. He added that if his vehicle had been a truck the rider would already be facing up in a coffin. The incident was shared more than 27,000 times and was viewed on some of the most popular sites on Thai social media. The motorcyclist came in for universal criticism for being an idiot and wasting other people's time with his patent lawbreaking. The law allows for a fine of 400 - 1000 baht for phone use while operating a vehicle and 500 baht for not wearing a helmet. No mention was made in the Daily News story of police involvement in this case. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-03-13 3 1 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post quandow Posted March 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 Let's pray he never breeds! 15 2 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted March 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 I honestly don't think they will ever learn! 13 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Salengrider Posted March 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 Sum-num-na 555555 He got what he deserved 12 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YetAnother Posted March 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 we share the roads with these people 8 2 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cornishcarlos Posted March 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 Notice how he slides his phone back in his pocket straight away... Nice try sonny but dash cams and stupidity are here to stay :) 12 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post harada Posted March 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 I'll call you back.? 3 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stanleycoin Posted March 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 Normal behavior on the roads in Thailand. 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcula Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 57 minutes ago, webfact said: being an idiot That list could be as big or bigger than the local phonebook. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dmaxdan Posted March 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 52 minutes ago, webfact said: The motorcyclist came in for universal criticism for being an idiot and wasting other people's time with his patent lawbreaking. Universal criticism? Yeah, like he's the only person who's guilty of this. Pot meets kettle. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kotsak Posted March 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) 58 minutes ago, PatOngo said: I honestly don't think they will ever learn! Not a chance.. I have more chances to win the jackpot and be struck by a lightning on the same day.. Edited March 13, 2018 by kotsak 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post krystian Posted March 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 This IDIOT should stay at home and never let him drive any motor vehicle! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eligius Posted March 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) Yes, rank stupidity. But this obsession with being glued to the mobile phone really is a societal sickness now - it's reached epidemic proportions (and not just in Thailand, but equally in England too, and the West generally). People (especially - but not only - the young) are totally addicted to their mobile toys, and actually get withdrawal symptoms if they are separated from that toy for a short space. Psychologists are now recognising that this truly is a mental illness. You could drop an atom bomb beside one of these fools and they would not even notice it: too busy posting the latest photo of the sandwich which they just ate - which of course all the world is so keen and desperate to see (not)! Edited March 13, 2018 by Eligius 20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted March 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 22 minutes ago, Eligius said: People (especially - but not only - the young) are totally addicted to their mobile toys, and actually get withdrawal symptoms if they are separated from that toy for a short space. Psychologists are now recognising that this truly is a mental illness. You could drop an atom bomb beside one of these fools and they would not even notice it: too busy posting the latest photo of the sandwich which they just ate - which of course all the world is so keen and desperate to see (not)! 1 Yes it is getting crazy, people glued to their smart phones,not me, i am a boring old fart who still uses a Nokia push button phone. Jip 99 please take note of what Elgius has posted. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MaxYakov Posted March 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 1 hour ago, YetAnother said: we share the roads with these people Maybe you do, but I go out of my way not to. The smartphone zombies are obnoxious enough on the sidewalks. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nev Posted March 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 Multi tasking while riding or driving a car is a major problem in Thailand, many times I have passed slow moving cars or bikes where the driver or rider is either on the phone eating or numerous other activities, They will not pull over but just go on with their activity with no concern for other road users. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post daoyai Posted March 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 the phones are smart so they don't need to be 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonltr Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 After a not dissimilar event I added a rear view camera to my existing forward facing one. Highly recommended. The article is not clear but it appears that the motorbike rider had insurance. What to do when he has not and a policeman blithely says to a Farang "he have no money"? Insist he goes to court or just pay up? The last time I was stopped the cop stuck his head right into the car to look at the cameras and called me Sir. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post InfinityandBeyond Posted March 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Eligius said: Yes, rank stupidity. But this obsession with being glued to the mobile phone really is a societal sickness now - it's reached epidemic proportions (and not just in Thailand, but equally in England too, and the West generally). People (especially - but not only - the young) are totally addicted to their mobile toys, and actually get withdrawal symptoms if they are separated from that toy for a short space. Psychologists are now recognising that this truly is a mental illness. You could drop an atom bomb beside one of these fools and they would not even notice it: too busy posting the latest photo of the sandwich which they just ate - which of course all the world is so keen and desperate to see (not)! 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colabamumbai Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 An average of 9 hours per day on their phones, internet, etc. Watching the neighbors give a 2 year old the phone to keep him busy. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 3 hours ago, YetAnother said: we share the roads with these people Congrats for knowing a Thai who shares the road with you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I was thinking about coming up with a new phone case that has a spork attached to the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 35 minutes ago, Colabamumbai said: An average of 9 hours per day on their phones, internet, etc. Watching the neighbors give a 2 year old the phone to keep him busy. Yes but 25, is now the new 2 year old in Thailand 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post eggers Posted March 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 It's ridiculous !! Just about everyday, have fools walking & not looking where going, I stop & they walk into me!! Seems no one speaks anymore, just send msgs!! Whilst phones have there valuable use in society; the current usage trend is worrying & appalling! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIWIBATCH Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Yep that Candy Crush game is bloody addictive...gotta get the game finished even when riding my motorbike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Wonder if he made it to the next level of Candy Crush yet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccastime Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Also this muppet not wearing a lid? Mucked his hair up on impact 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HLover Posted March 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Colabamumbai said: An average of 9 hours per day on their phones, internet, etc. Watching the neighbors give a 2 year old the phone to keep him busy. True, my neighbors teenage son talks like a retard because his social/communication skills have been honed by a computer and cell phone (mostly games) it's hilarious to attempt a conversation with him. Meanwhile, his award winning parents are oblivious as they are both Facebook zombies as well. Edited March 13, 2018 by HLover Added content 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, eggers said: It's ridiculous !! Just about everyday, have fools walking & not looking where going, I stop & they walk into me!! Seems no one speaks anymore, just send msgs!! Whilst phones have there valuable use in society; the current usage trend is worrying & appalling! Do the trannies 'walk into you' ? Be careful of an unwanted pregnancy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy50 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 It's those people who go jogging with an iPhone plus taped to their arm that gets my goat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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