sammieuk1 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 At least in true Thai tradition he saved his noodles???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffggi Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Obviously the police want to negotiate a no case (Quick Wai etc) then it doesn't look so bad within their jurisdiction it is shameful..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losername Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 2 hours ago, delgarcon said: <deleted> he was on the sidewalk! Both pedestrian and biker on sidewalk but still neither aware of what's around them. As stated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukeleto Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 I’m just surprised it’s not a daily news report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 34 minutes ago, Vacuum said: Confiscation of the bike should be step #1. ..and step 2 is no licence (and keys) for 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeincnx Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 3 hours ago, Mackstask said: Thai's don't seem to be aware of what's round them and don't look where they are going. I work at a secondary school in Thailand and it's most noticeable amongst students, they seem to be oblivious to proximity of their surroundings . This also reflects on the roads and the amount of traffic accidents in Thailand. Sorry, I was in the middle of texting. What did you say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommysboy Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 3 hours ago, moe666 said: How do you not look, but in my neighborhood not looking and crossing theroad common event. There is one rather big error here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbezoz Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Damn dangerous places these noodle shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantex Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 3 hours ago, FolkGuitar said: Did the motorcyclist have his front light on while driving on the sidewalk? Having headlights turned on in Thailand makes no difference when they load up the front basket which blocks the headlight beam from ever getting past the shopping bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommysboy Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 25 minutes ago, losername said: Both pedestrian and biker on sidewalk but still neither aware of what's around them. As stated. Only one had the right to be there! It's a sidewalk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grego49 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 3 hours ago, Mackstask said: Thai's don't seem to be aware of what's round them and don't look where they are going. I work at a secondary school in Thailand and it's most noticeable amongst students, they seem to be oblivious to proximity of their surroundings . This also reflects on the roads and the amount of traffic accidents in Thailand. And the same in supermarkets with tbeir shopping trollies,always say to my wife "and they give these people driving licences", Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 3 hours ago, delgarcon said: 3 hours ago, Mackstask said: Thai's don't seem to be aware of what's round them and don't look where they are going. I work at a secondary school in Thailand and it's most noticeable amongst students, they seem to be oblivious to proximity of their surroundings . This also reflects on the roads and the amount of traffic accidents in Thailand. <deleted> he was on the sidewalk! all the more so growing up in a place where he should know better. i always check all directions on sidewalk or road. apathetic largely incompetent society, poorly or non developed critical thinking skills and sabai sabai mentality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
androokery Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Very few Thais walk from point A to point B, even if it's just a matter of 100 meters. I'm thinking mentally they treat their motorbikes as the equivalence of walking, it is not really seen as a vehicle which has to follow ANY rules. That's why they drive on sidewalks, against traffic, drunk, without looking, etc. I'm surprised they don't drive them into the shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 4 hours ago, moe666 said: How do you not look, but in my neighborhood not looking and crossing theroad common event. Excuse me? The footpath is not a road ! This pos was driving at speed as if it was a road. Exiting a shop onto a footpath might involve not stepping in front of a pedestrian and not a speeding motorbike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toenail Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 We know the excuse already- breaks did not work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 3 hours ago, Aussieroaming said: Words fail me No they didn't ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 And if the neighbour had not reported it the police would still not have bothered coming. In my Soi they drive on the footpath with impunity both ways up & down a one way street. The Police will do only as much as they can get away with whilst the military are in power. They hate them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxYakov Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Video: Bikes Motorbikes on the sidewalk - man in hospital after stepping out of noodle shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangkhut Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 I remember a few years ago in HCM - Vietnam, I was walking on the sidewalk and several mopeds came riding on the same sidewalk and they honked aggresivly and shouted at me to get out if their way. There are places that are worse than Thailand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxYakov Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 4 hours ago, RotBenz8888 said: Make no mistake, in Thailand sidewalks are motorcycle lanes, NOT for pedestrians. This is not true. Pedestrians still dominate the sidewalks. There are, however, legitimate reasons for motorbikes to share the sidewalks with pedestrians given the state of the infrastructure in Thailand, but NOT WHILE transiting at high speed for long distances, which, in my experience (lower Sukhumvit) is the rare exception and not the rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from the home of CC Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Not used to looking out for this (HH) though have seen it briefly. When crossing the sois my head must look like linda blairs because of all the swiveling but must admit don't keep the same vigilance on the side walk. If it would of been me and I lived I would of been really pissed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 3 hours ago, rainman333 said: put high speed bumps on the side walks. even if they dont deter them they wont be going at high speed Will pedestrians be able to sue the local council when they trip over your proposed speed bumps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinalblue Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 I sure don’t see much compassion and take control when mini disasters hit....maybe it’s an Asian cultural thing family/friends circle first and the rest of society is treated very standoffish... sure would like to see stats on choking in restaurants.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Nice of everybody to rush to the guy's assistance! As a previous poster said, at least the motor cyclist didn't "leg it", but his primary concern was for his bike, and the noodle shop owner just gawked at the poor chap lying on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinyara Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Slowly but surely this country is descending into anarchy without a proper police force and rule of law.. If it doesn't affect the rich and powerful going about their business it's not an issue. It's just bizarre that this kind of behaviour is taken for granted here, I think it's getting worse and certainly where I live, the traffic light intersection of Thepprasit/Thappraya Jomtien, you have to give way on the pavements to these clowns. It's sad to see incidents like this, it shouldn't be allowed to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 1 hour ago, androokery said: I'm surprised they don't drive them into the shops. But they do, mostly with cars though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 People seem surprised at this chain of events. Really!!!!!!!! ???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetT Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 The headline should clearly be 'Motorbikes' NOT "Bikes". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soistalker Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Hundreds a day on the sidewalks of sukkhumvit in Jomtien and Pattaya. You cant stop them with getting shouted at and possibly attacked. 75% or so are moto taxi driving dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 4 hours ago, Aussieroaming said: Words fail me Me too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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