Thai hill tribe locals rope in ‘human counterweights’ for trucks on steep roads

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Social media users have been left puzzled and amused by a unique sight on the roads of Phu Tab Berk, Phetchabun. They observed a woman perched on the bonnet of a pickup truck fully loaded with vegetables as it navigated steep slopes. The reports emerged on today through a TikTok user, who posted a video of the rather unusual scene.

 

What caught the attention of users was the accompanying soundtrack – the iconic hit ‘My Heart Will Go On’ from the film Titanic.

 

The caption rather humorously read, “Never saw sitting like this before. I like it very much. It’s cool. Phu Tab Berk.”

 

by Nattapong Westwood 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/hill-tribe-thai-locals-rope-in-human-counterweights-for-vegetable-laden-trucks-on-steep-roads

 

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[2baht]

Oh, come on! They could have got at least another 7 cabbages on the pickup! ????

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, 2baht said:

Oh, come on! They could have got at least another 7 cabbages on the pickup! ????

Probably filled the passenger seat with them and kicked the missus out.

[cowellandrew]

Why not put more vegetables on the front simples!

[Raybangkok]

Maybe these guys could learn about overloading.