Foreigners driving cars around town with their driver’s side window down

[smotherb]

22 hours ago, transam said:

Well it seems you don't smoke or look cool......?..............?

I look and feel cool, because I have my windows up with the a/c on.

[KKr]

23 hours ago, faraday said:

Yea, I do it also, so that when I see a pretty lady, I can shout out:

"Alright love, fancy a bit of slap & tickle?"

 

Never fails.

Try it sometime.

Thank you very much, great advice ! 
just tried.

got slapped alright....  
?

[transam]

1 minute ago, KKr said:

Thank you very much, great advice ! 
just tried.

got slapped alright....  
?

You looked up the Thai translation then.....

[Hoppyone]

23 hours ago, puchooay said:

Would you care to elaborate?

What a derrrrrrr post on driving with a window down,maybe he should try and buy a car with no windows, ask himself why cars have windows

[HAKAPALITA]

Caused by Black Gunge Widow Film.Ferang want to see, Thais dont care.!.They should ban that fashion statement crap , it does nothing clear cant do.


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[Tchooptip]

My windows are very dark sometimes I open them a few seconds to have a better view I hope I do not annoy you too much? 

[johng]

In Pattaya for the "real slim shady's"

 

" it's funny 'Cause at the rate I'm going when I'm thirty
I'll be the only person in the nursing home flirting.
Pinching nurses asses when I'm jackin' off with Jergens
And I'm jerking, but this whole bag of Viagra isn't working
And every single person is a Slim Shady lurkin' he could be workin' at Burger King
Spitten on your onion rings
Or in the parking lot circling,
Screaming I don't give a f*** with his windows down and system up
So will the real Shady, please stand up
And put one of those fingers on each hand up
And to be proud to be outta your mind and outta control
And one more time, loud as you can, how does it go?  "

[KKr]

14 minutes ago, transam said:

You looked up the Thai translation then.....

what is wrong with " phom rak noi dtop faen-síí  " ?
well spotted !
in any case, made an impression ?

[trianglechoke]

Wow.... if u r offended by an open window u wanna be offended

[ThaiFelix]

I always have the window open my side with air con on.....and I always have done.  Yes I am a smoker but even when I am not smoking I have the window down. 

 

What is it with these people that think there is something wrong with it??  Do they think we should hide?  Do you have a problem with other people actually looking into your eyes or heaven forbid, smiling at you. 

 

Have you thought about a wearing a hijab or balaclava when you are forced to open your window or venture out of your car?/

 

I cant believe I am actually responding to such nonsense. 

 

Get some anti-paranoia medication and get a life!

[Spidey]

3 hours ago, Lacessit said:

I would have thought smoking and looking cool were mutually exclusive activities.... just saying.

Depends on what you're smoking...….

 

To the mods, I meant a cigar of course.

[Expatthailover]

On 8/26/2018 at 12:48 PM, transam said:

Chummy, I have been here a long time and the last thing on my mind is the BiB pulling me because my window is down, plus it has never happened...☺️

Chummy ?

[transam]

Just now, Expatthailover said:

Chummy ?

Yes, I am a real softy.....?

[Mac98]

The only way I can think having a window down could be a problem is if someone next to an open window is wearing gold and you are stuck at one of those endless red lights. It might give ideas to a motorbike rider next to you. Oh, and no open windows during Songkran!

[Mad mick]

who cares up to them not your problem get a life 

[Anon999]

Have always driven around with the windows partly open, except when very hot/humid or going on a long trip. Many years ago some locals used to ask about it but I have since noticed that many now do the same thing!  Even my wife does the same.

 

 

[transam]

8 minutes ago, Anon999 said:

Have always driven around with the windows partly open, except when very hot/humid or going on a long trip. Many years ago some locals used to ask about it but I have since noticed that many now do the same thing!  Even my wife does the same.

 

 

Yes, and now Mrs.Trans sings with no inhibitions.....?

[TKDfella]

Well, I don't know about looking cool or whatever but I always have windows up and a.c. on and the main reason is that in town more cars less space so more fumes. On the other hand it could depend on what one has to eat since there might be some nasty fumes inside too, ??

[holy cow cm]

Most in the USA during good weather will drive with the window open arm on the door part. It is one of the pleasures of life and quite common. 

 

I might possibly be upset if they are doing it so everyone can hear their thumping music though. This is one thing I hope NEVER catches on here.

 

I know a Thai woman who does it because she is cheap. Saves gas with no aircon on.

 

I also do it with tint on the window so can see sometimes. Me and the wife have had arguments over her liking the tinting because it make car cooler. It make car dangerous. 

[jgarbo]

On 8/26/2018 at 11:45 AM, rickjza said:

I mentioned nothing about smoking.

 

I hope for your sake you wind the window up when the cigarette is finished,

 

I wouldn’t like to see you unnecessarily fined or have an unneeded accident because a Thai is looking for a quick buck.

I didn't catch your title and rank. Seems to be Lord High Protector of Foreign Drivers. Keep up the good work.

[scottiejohn]

14 hours ago, The manic said:

How is windows up or down an indication of maturity or otherwise. The OP is a troll, windup artist or has mental issues..Some kind of obsessive.

Is it still a "windup" if they are electric windows rather than manual crank windows?

 

[Thingamabob]

I don't think this is dangerous, just rather sad.

[Wake Up]

Have to admit this has been a fun topic and lots of laughs at the responses.

 

It reminds me of the TV show Big Bang Theory with the OP playing Sheldon. And Transam playing Sheldon’s nemesis. And lots of other great responses from the other cast members. ? LMAO

[Lacessit]

20 minutes ago, transam said:

Yes, and now Mrs.Trans sings with no inhibitions.....?

Do you do duets? I need to scare a cat that likes littering her kittens in our roof.

[sead]

Perhaps of the tainted windows that only Thais seems to see through

[transam]

8 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Do you do duets? I need to scare a cat that likes littering her kittens in our roof.

Yes.....But you could end up with more cats..

 

 

[Jonnapat]

On 8/26/2018 at 11:44 AM, puchooay said:

I leave my windows open too. 

 

I don't like aircon as it makes me sleepy. 

 

I have never had any problems.

No problems? What about the foul air you're breathing?

[Cricky]

I didn’t post to offend, just make people aware.

Where did I say IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO DRIVE WITH YOUR WINDOW DOWN?

My email read FOREIGNERS DRIVE AROUND TOWN WITH THEIR DRIVER’S SIDE WINDOW DOWN AND THEIR ARM HANGING OUT OVER THE DOOR - This is not legal.

Sorry admin for the capitals but this audience need it to understand.

I wasn’t saying that you are breaking the law by having your window down, I was expressing you should drive with your window up (dark tint in Thailand) to avoid confrontation.

Yesterday I posted and just this morning had a look at the response, how many of you don’t understand English?

I didn’t expect this massive response, there were only a few who agreed and a few of you replying with nasty replies, calling me a troll (immaturity showing here, name calling), schoolboy stuff, again something I was expecting, Thailand attracts a lot of delinquents, but I felt if that’s what it takes to get the point across so be it.

No one is a perfect driver, we all make mistakes, the Thais are very mature with their driving attitude, always giving way and ready to stop for people blocking the road to cross. This system would never work back home. Sadly I see foreigners here ready to blow the horn when only slightly inconvenienced on the roads, yelling and screaming acting childlike. Because we are not perfect road users when we make a mistake on the roads if your window is up the Thais will normally drive on, the point I am making is if you’re hidden behind your window tint they assume you are Thai.

BTW, my email read “driving around TOWN”, I also enjoy driving with my window part the way down to relieve drowsiness (I made no mention of window being part down) and window all the way down in the country. Why do people not read the whole email? Reply without thought and understanding, it appears to be lack of education.

1.       Many years ago a friend of mine had an accident, not his fault. The police were called and he was booked, the other party were Thai.

2.       If you’re at an intersection and 4 vehicles are over the white line driving with your window down and you’re the only foreigner, I know who will get the ticket, therefore keep your window up, it keeps it a fair playing field.

I have a car and drive it regularly and have done so for years to get away from the pollution. The trucks and buses here have their exhaust pipes directed at window level, funny this height is directed at motorbike riders faces. The newer vehicles I have noticed are directing these exhaust pipes above the roof of the cab.

To those who understood what I was saying (minority), the people that read my email at length and did not act without thought, thanks for your replies. and a big thanks for the humour, it was a pleasant change.

I read the comments and did notice an attitude change once my post was posted, prior to posting people are scanning the ThaiVisa website for a negative reply to any post, maybe admin should look at this more closely and remove troublemakers.

I felt more than half the replies were from people that haven’t even driven a car in Thailand, just people wanting to place a negative reply.

 

This will be my last post on this subject as I have a life and cannot be bothered with people who can’t help themselves.

 

Please drive safely.

[khunPer]

On 8/26/2018 at 6:24 AM, rickjza said:

I don’t understand why foreigners drive around town with their driver’s side window down and their arm hanging out over the door.

Not only foreigners, I also see many Thais driving like that – often they smoke – so probably just foreigners that have been in LoS that long so they are doing things the Thai-way...?

[WaveHunter]

Threads like this one can be pretty amusing, and perversely entertaining.  Eleven pages and counting, all about the perils / virtues of car window winding.   I'll say no more ?