In a puzzling incident in Bangkok‘s Don Mueang district, a man triggered a public stir as he persistently refused to cross a traffic light junction on his motorbike, obstructing local commuters. The mysterious behaviour occurred today and swiftly made the rounds on social media platforms, where users speculated about his potential motives, ranging from health concerns to a potential phobia of traffic intersections.

 

Netizens analysed his peculiar conduct, suggesting he might be suffering from an underlying mental condition or possibly has a specific phobia termed Dystychiphobia, anxiety about traffic intersections. His actions were notably unusual as he stopped his motorbike behind the white line at the traffic light junction and refused to drive any further, impeding the commute for other road users.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Photo via KhaoSod

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/bangkok/mans-refusal-to-cross-bangkok-traffic-junction-sparks-social-media-speculation-and-concern

 

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Is Thailand OK?

3 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

he might be suffering from an underlying mental condition or possibly has a specific phobia termed Dystychiphobia, anxiety about traffic intersections.

Jeez Now I have a phobia;  driving in Thailand is stressful, of course we are anxious, what do you expect with the atrocious driving here

26 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

Is Thailand OK?

Brilliant  has it ever been ? 

3 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

His actions were notably unusual as he stopped his motorbike behind the white line at the traffic light junction

Yep, indeed very unusual

12 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Jeez Now I have a phobia;  driving in Thailand is stressful, of course we are anxious, what do you expect with the atrocious driving here

Yes, I personally suffer from Thaidingdongphobia, and I wouldn't drive in Bangkok if they paid me to...

3 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

Thaidingdongphobia,

LMHO I have a similar one, Thaitingtongdrivabia

It could have been anything.  I doubt if the person had a phobia of intersections. Unless they freeze at every major intersection.  
 

 

8 hours ago, BenStark said:

Yep, indeed very unusual

Out of juice?

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

or possibly has a specific phobia termed Dystychiphobia, anxiety about traffic intersections.

So why would he be out on a motorcycle?

9 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

Is Thailand OK?

Not ok

1 hour ago, swm59nj said:

It could have been anything.  I doubt if the person had a phobia of intersections. Unless they freeze at every major intersection.  
 

 

Lap Nai?

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Netizens analysed his peculiar conduct

Wow. What would we have done without such a professional analysis?

Like so many intersections in Bangkok and throughout  Thailand official don't have a understanding why many rules were created.  

Thailand is part of the international community but somehow decades of improper application lack of a driving education system today what we got is what you see.

From the video I don't know about any mental conditions the driver might have but this is a large and connected inte????rsection one of the greatest rule is called a stop sign here they are every where majority in the wrong location and how to properly execute. 

Good and bad,  this guy did exactly what he was suppose to do stop behind the horizontal line that is the same as a stop sign. 

Looking at the large intersection the lights are none operational they have it all on flashing yellow which here basically do as you please. 

In theory flashing yellow is slow down and proceed with caution which this guyseem confused as to what to do. 

 

2 hours ago, swm59nj said:

It could have been anything.  I doubt if the person had a phobia of intersections. Unless they freeze at every major intersection.  
 

 

He'd still be at the first one then !

Stoned

It seems he was facing flashing orange warning lights that can be very confusing, especially when they are showing in all directions.

13 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said:

Yes, I personally suffer from Thaidingdongphobia, and I wouldn't drive in Bangkok if they paid me to...

Having driven and ridden over most of Thailand and it's cities, I can say that it was much safer in Bangkok. The worst was Riot Et.