The Fugitive Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 The other evening with my Thai Mrs driving (as always) I said to her; "At least you didn't run him over". She replied "who, what are you talking about?". I told her there was a guy crawling across the road. She said she hadn't seen him. I asked her if she wasn't going to stop so we could offer assistance if necessary? However, 'the lady wasn't for turning'. Two points; if she wasn't watching the road ahead what was she watching? She must have assumed that the guy was 'under the influence' and/or someone else would notice and stop. The road was well lit and there were several vehicles behind us. I'll admit I'm hopeless in emergencies but if I could speak Thai I would have called the First Responders. Definite lack of concern IMHO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Buddha will take care. ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tandor Posted October 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2022 I think she needs proper training...maybe a refresher course. My lady also lacks attention when driving, so i take the wheel when we go out. Her main issue was following too close and not looking far enough ahead; slowly we got there and she is much better now. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandor Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) not so sure about that...555 Edited October 20, 2022 by tandor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 4 hours ago, The Fugitive said: She said she hadn't seen him. But my wife can find a cat in ditch which had been attacked by dogs. He's still at the vet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chosenfew Posted October 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2022 I found out the hard way that my GF needed glasses… 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 4 hours ago, The Fugitive said: She said she hadn't seen him. To be fair we all have selective perception. We just don't see many things which our trained brain considers irrelevant. Maybe the guy was too far away from the car so that he was irrelevant for any necessary corrections. Or maybe she considered a possibly drunk and crawling create as irrelevant. It's possible, and it's just a theory, I don't say this is what happened. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Doctor Tom Posted October 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2022 5 minutes ago, Chosenfew said: I found out the hard way that my GF needed glasses… why, could she finally see you? 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swm59nj Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Lack of concern depends on the individual person. Not the country. Some people will help. Others will just go on by. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 41 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: But my wife can find a cat in ditch which had been attacked by dogs. He's still at the vet! To be fair, my Mrs can spot a parking space where I can't see one. Then manoeuvre into it when I wouldn't even attempt it. Sounds as if you can expect a vet's bill and to gain another pet. At least the bill will be less than back home! Good on your Mrs for taking responsibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 30 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: To be fair we all have selective perception. We just don't see many things which our trained brain considers irrelevant. Maybe the guy was too far away from the car so that he was irrelevant for any necessary corrections. Or maybe she considered a possibly drunk and crawling create as irrelevant. It's possible, and it's just a theory, I don't say this is what happened. Think you are correct. The guy was well to the left, sort of emerging from between parked vehicles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 36 minutes ago, Chosenfew said: I found out the hard way that my GF needed glasses… Thanks for reminding me. My Mrs chooses her glasses from market stalls. I doubt she has ever had an eye examination involving testing pressure and taking photographs of the eyeball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Farang tink too mutt... or too little, often in the case where the at fault party was not to be found, the good Samaritan could found themselves at fault... this had genuinely happened the accusation was from 'if you're not guilty why did you take him to the hospital/stop to call an ambulance' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 1 hour ago, tandor said: I think she needs proper training...maybe a refresher course. My lady also lacks attention when driving, so i take the wheel when we go out. Her main issue was following too close and not looking far enough ahead; slowly we got there and she is much better now. I haven't driven for 10 years. I only have a U.K. driving licence. No interest in obtaining a Thai one. Lack confidence and fear the repercussions should I injure or kill anyone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 7 minutes ago, digbeth said: Farang tink too mutt... or too little, often in the case where the at fault party was not to be found, the good Samaritan could found themselves at fault... this had genuinely happened the accusation was from 'if you're not guilty why did you take him to the hospital/stop to call an ambulance' True. I was totally thinking heart attack or hypo glycaemic episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 41 minutes ago, The Fugitive said: Sounds as if you can expect a vet's bill and to gain another pet. He's already got a foster home organized but he might need a pet wheelchair. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 A Thai person crawling across a road or staggering down it. High probability drunk or high on drugs. Unfortunately, showing concern for such people may have unanticipated repercussions. I occasionally see one on the road to the village, my GF always says drive on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) Driving here is taught in general just look one car length ahead instead of getting the bigger picture. My wife taught by Thais scratches all over her car my son taught by me his truck 5 years old spotless. He gets the bigger picture knows how to use both his mirrors although his training and test by me all mirrors were covered. Once wife was to pick me up at a specific she called said where are you? I told her I was there standing waving and she just drove by???? Not once but twice. Edited October 20, 2022 by thailand49 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyFingers Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 7 hours ago, The Fugitive said: Two points; if she wasn't watching the road ahead what was she watching? My problem is not what they are watching but what are they thinking about. It does not appear to be driving a car, and that goes for males as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 For your sake i hope your missus has better observation and much more concern at home that she has on the road... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 3 hours ago, GreasyFingers said: My problem is not what they are watching but what are they thinking about. It does not appear to be driving a car, and that goes for males as well. Couldn't agree more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 3 hours ago, ezzra said: For your sake i hope your missus has better observation and much more concern at home that she has on the road... People become totally switched off from reality when driving. That seems to be an unfortunate fact wherever you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 11 hours ago, The Fugitive said: a guy crawling across the road You wouldn't expect that. Probably drunk. Can't blame your wife really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 7 hours ago, Chosenfew said: I found out the hard way that my GF needed glasses… Just had a mirror installed? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth White Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 16 hours ago, tandor said: I think she needs proper training...maybe a refresher course. My lady also lacks attention when driving, so i take the wheel when we go out. Her main issue was following too close and not looking far enough ahead; slowly we got there and she is much better now. I refuse to let my wife drive, period! She has already taken out a couple on a motorbike. Thank God they only had minor injuries. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share Posted October 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Kenneth White said: I refuse to let my wife drive, period! She has already taken out a couple on a motorbike. Thank God they only had minor injuries. That is my greatest fear. We only have the basic 600 baht motor insurance. If I or my wife caused a moto rider to suffer a brain injury requiring treatment and care for the remainder of their life we would really be in trouble. Plus, I'd never forgive myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamfalang Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 In my latest bestseller book, I make it clear!!!! 1. check instagram 2. update Facebook with food picture 3. Give three likes 4. check hair 5. four selfies 6. Look where you are driving 7. Ask yourself, "Does anyone around you have more Facebook friends?" If no, another selfie Lack of concern for others??? First, get 1 million Facebook friends. Take care of yourself first!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 18 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: To be fair we all have selective perception. We just don't see many things which our trained brain considers irrelevant. Maybe the guy was too far away from the car so that he was irrelevant for any necessary corrections. Or maybe she considered a possibly drunk and crawling create as irrelevant. It's possible, and it's just a theory, I don't say this is what happened. Also passengers often see more things outside of what is on the road ahead because they are free to look around without worrying about oncoming vehicles. Combine that with the Thai attitude of "don't concern yourself too much with what other people are doing if it doesn't effect you", and I guess they might seem more uncaring than they really are. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshadow Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 18 hours ago, The Fugitive said: To be fair, my Mrs can spot a parking space where I can't see one. Then manoeuvre into it when I wouldn't even attempt it. Sounds as if you can expect a vet's bill and to gain another pet. At least the bill will be less than back home! Good on your Mrs for taking responsibility. years ago I was sat in my truck.....lady driver turned up to park in between the white lines of a parking bay.......TOOK HER 8 ATTEMPS to park !!!!!!!!!!!! i was laughing my head off thinking !!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 19 hours ago, tandor said: I think she needs proper training...maybe a refresher course. My lady also lacks attention when driving, so i take the wheel when we go out. Her main issue was following too close and not looking far enough ahead; slowly we got there and she is much better now. Maybe an eye test 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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