Popular Post webfact Posted July 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2021 Picture: Daily News Daily News picked up on a ten second selfie clip posted on Jay Moi V Plus by a foreign man on a bike at an intersection. They said he was confused by Thai driving. The man, with what seemed like an American accent was heard to talk about "truck drivers who think they're bikes". He was referring to a pick-up that had gone past the zebra crossing front line as bikes are sometimes allowed to do. It mentioned that Thailand had him "triggrered" (sic). Poster Rattakit Rabob probably said it best: "Welcome to Thailand". ASEAN Now notes that its own forums and others are full of criticism of Thai driving standards. This one will probably be filed under "everyday occurrence - get on with your life". -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-07-09 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaitom Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Flummoxed, I learned a new word today. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dmaxdan Posted July 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2021 The truck driver was probably desperate to to run the lights and then decided at the very last moment that they weren't going to make it and had to slam on the brakes. Nothing new here, in fact very common. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sniggie Posted July 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2021 This guy needs to chill. I could fill an SD card with 'confusing' Thai driving on every trip to Tesco Lotus. 17 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted July 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2021 Flummoxed is not a problem, it's when they get dangerous , like every time I am on the road. regards Worgeordie 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EVENKEEL Posted July 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2021 Nobody cares what you have to say. Yeah he's American, again nobody wants to hear your comments. 6 4 2 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 43 minutes ago, thaitom said: Flummoxed, I learned a new word today. Me too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JonnyF Posted July 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2021 Given that he actually stopped at a red light, I'd say this is one of the better examples of Thai driving standards. 11 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chalawaan Posted July 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2021 (edited) It's just a MMORPG as the kids say, or a Massive Multiplayer Online On-road Role Play Game. Only problem is, 'Game Over' means you die. Edited July 9, 2021 by chalawaan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LeatFingies Posted July 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2021 There’s literally thousands of videos of terrible driving. Why highlight this garbage? 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr Meeseeks Posted July 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2021 The majority are not competent to drive. There's no enforcement of road laws. Etc, etc, etc. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted July 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2021 Is that the Taco Bell boy from Pattaya...asking for a brit friend 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Dmaxdan said: The truck driver was probably desperate to to run the lights and then decided at the very last moment that they weren't going to make it and had to slam on the brakes. Nothing new here, in fact very common. Nope, just wants to be at the front...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 1 hour ago, webfact said: The man, with what seemed like an American accent Goddamn'ed right he sounded like a goddamn American .. just love his laid back style though .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAPPYNUFF Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Its not as if Thais are bad drivers, it just that its taking them several generations to convert from riding on a buffalo to riding a motor cycle or driving a vehicle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post billd766 Posted July 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2021 43 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said: Nobody cares what you have to say. Yeah he's American, again nobody wants to hear your comments. So why did you bother to comment? 5 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Must be one of the new tourists in the Sandbox project. Bless 'im. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted July 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2021 I can tell that from what i have been and seen in other countries around the world, Thai drivers are not the worst, infect, i find driving on Thai roads fairly safe most of the time with no hassle or road rage display like you see in other countries... 3 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 48 minutes ago, djayz said: Me too. I am discombobulated more so by your replies than this incredibly normal thai traffic occurrence. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tomacht8 Posted July 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2021 (edited) For over 20 years on the streets of Thailand, I would estimate that I have saved around 500 lives through my defensive driving style. Never trust a green traffic light, no frantic maneuvers if someone is approaching on the wrong side of the lane, do not think that the indicator here shows the actual direction of travel, at night scan regulary the street with a short high beam for vehicles without lighting, be particularly careful with all U-turns, always expect the Thais to turn into a main road without looking. Thailand is still the number 2 in traffic deaths worldwide. I wish everyone an accident-free journey Edited July 9, 2021 by tomacht8 5 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 1 minute ago, daveAustin said: I am discombobulated more so by your replies than this incredibly normal thai traffic occurrence. Discombobulated or not, flummoxed I was when I read the word, but, I was able to guess its meaning from context. A little perplexed at what is so baffling about that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mavideol Posted July 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2021 1 hour ago, sniggie said: This guy needs to chill. I could fill an SD card with 'confusing' Thai driving on every trip to Tesco Lotus. you can't find a SD card big enough 555 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaitom Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, djayz said: Discombobulated or not, flummoxed I was when I read the word, but, I was able to guess its meaning from context. A little perplexed at what is so baffling about that. Huh ? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 An American criticizes people another country. nuff said 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaitom Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 I personally like the driving style here, I have adapted quite well. I would never go back to the USA and drive again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, thaitom said: Huh ? ???? Stumped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: An American criticizes people another country. nuff said Are we not all guilty of that? From time to time at least? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, thaitom said: I personally like the driving style here, I have adapted quite well. I would never go back to the USA and drive again. Yeh its great fun until someone loses an eye. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteBuffaloATM Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 culture shock strikes again.....”we arent in kansas anymore.....” statistically most dangerous worldwide bike riding country “protect yourself at all times” , defensive driving, keep distances 360, helmet, insurance, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobinBKK Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 I once seen a 10 wheel truck run over a motorcycle with two people sitting on it stopped at a red light. The funny thing was that it was in the middle of a sunny afternoon and the truck had previously stopped behind the motorcycle. Hilarious! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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