Popular Post NanLaew Posted December 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2023 17 hours ago, JackGats said: Vehicles in Thailand ACCELERATE whenever they spot a pedestrian. That way it's a sure kill if the pedestrian trips or stumbles. So THAT'S what I've been doing wrong all these years? No wonder my kill count is low. Time to up my game. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStar Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 20 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: No crossing there, my guess is elderly falang didn't look properly, outside PTT is a very busy area, worse place to cross Seems the most likely scenario. The driver was a 35-year-old woman with a 17-year-old girl passenger. They weren't the usual street racer or kamikaze types. The passenger said the Brit stepped out without looking. May have looked too early. Yeah, I know, she would say that. If you've ridden a bike around Pattaya much, you've surely had tourists do exactly that, or almost, in front of you. I once nearly hit an Indian lady stepping off the curb on 2nd Rd. Luckily she pulled back in the knick of time. Something else to watch out for in Pattaya. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverlomsak Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 21 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said: despite looking left and right. Wrong directions, you're supposed to look to the heavens and pray to Buddha or whoever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NanLaew Posted December 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2023 From the article linked in the OP: "According to Ms. Moey (alias), a 17-year-old passenger on the motorcycle who was not injured, she and Ms. Suphansa were returning home after visiting a nearby market when the foreign tourist stepped onto the road from the central island allegedly without looking properly, leaving Ms. Suphansa unable to stop in time. ..." Since when has a 17 year-old riding pillion on a scooter in Thailand NOT been looking at their bloody smartphone?! 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStar Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 19 hours ago, timendres said: Unfortunately, electric vehicles are making the "Listen" part less applicable. I am constantly shocked when they sneak up on me. Friend of mine has a Tesla. Eerily quiet. But there are currently few electric vehicles on the road in Pattaya. Might need to turn up the hearing aids. Now there could be a slight chance that the driver would sound the horn when noticing you're about to step off the curb in front of him. You wouldn't want to miss that slight, perhaps infinitesimal, chance, now would you? Otherwise, you should be listening for engine noise etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novacova Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 21 hours ago, Seppius said: Bet I have been here a lot longer than you, It's when you HAVE been here a long time, you know that crossing a very busy road needs total concentration, nothing to do with "assimilate" or "blaming Thailand" lol Assimilating too much might get you in trouble as in glancing left right left right. Stop and take a a deliberate concerted look each way no matter what country you’re in, city or rural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 19 hours ago, NorthernRyland said: It doesn't matter if you can see them or not because they're not going to stop. It's literally law of the jungle with these people. No, it, literally, is not. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 19 hours ago, JimTripper said: Why do they need to mention someone's nationality in every story? Because it is of interest and why shouldn't it be mentioned in articles in English-speaking media aimed at foreigners? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 18 hours ago, Bobthegimp said: The Thai girls should sue the bag off of him, have his benefits cheques garnished What should his benefit cheques be "garnished" [sic] with, a nice bit of salad, a sprinkling of parsley or slice of lemon or just a splodge of ketchup? Having them garnisheed would be a better idea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 You forgot to add look behind and above , they can come at you from any angle....... regards worgeordie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 44 minutes ago, NanLaew said: Since when has a 17 year-old riding pillion on a scooter in Thailand NOT been looking at their bloody smartphone?! What's that got to do with it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 44 minutes ago, BigStar said: Friend of mine has a Tesla. Eerily quiet. But there are currently few electric vehicles on the road in Pattaya. Might need to turn up the hearing aids. Now there could be a slight chance that the driver would sound the horn when noticing you're about to step off the curb in front of him. You wouldn't want to miss that slight, perhaps infinitesimal, chance, now would you? Otherwise, you should be listening for engine noise etc. Or just be looking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ71 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 22 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said: You haven't been to Thailand, if you weren't struck by a motorbike while crossing the road, as it suddenly appeared out of nowhere... (Was hit twice; once in Pattaya and then in Bangkok, despite looking left and right.) Nonsense... Been here 23 years, not even come close to getting hit by a motorbike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted December 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2023 Petty bickering removed. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 22 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said: You haven't been to Thailand, if you weren't struck by a motorbike while crossing the road, as it suddenly appeared out of nowhere... (Was hit twice; once in Pattaya and then in Bangkok, despite looking left and right.) Never been struck by a motorbike and live here a long time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 21 hours ago, Dmaxdan said: Is 52 considered elderly now? It is way past 50% of the average age, so yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 (edited) Was 1/2 second from probably death on Beach Road 2 months ago. It is a one way street I wanted to cross for my walk. Looking in the direction of the one way traffic to clear. It was clear, I started and at that moment a Thai on a motorbike came racing in front of me going the wrong way against traffic. His right mirror glanced against me. One more half step I would have been done. I will never forget it you never know. Never get complacent here keep your head on a swivel at all times driving or walking near roadways. Edited December 30, 2023 by bkk6060 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said: Because it is of interest and why shouldn't it be mentioned in articles in English-speaking media aimed at foreigners? Because I don't think it matters. Maybe mention age in case it's an elderly person who can't move quick or something.. Otherwise it's just someone crossing the street. Skin color likely does not matter either. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthegimp Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said: garnished" [sic] with, See number 3 on the list. I've read enough imbicilic comments from you. Time to employ the block function . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbi1 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 You always get idiots every day who cross the road without looking or look the wrong way when crossing the road. I'm convinced they must be Yanks if they look the wrong way. Happens so many times on Soi Buakhao and occasionally on Beach Rd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbi1 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 22 hours ago, Bobthegimp said: Every day I have farangs step out in front of my scooter, not facing traffic and taking for granted that I will stop. I usually issue a blood curdling "Wilhelm Scream" right into their hairy old ear as I pass a foot away. Sometimes I wish I was driving my 8000 lb pickup from back home. That'd knock some sense into them. There are loads of stupid farangs like that on Soi Buakhao. Stupid <deleted> crossing without looking or just strolling casually on the road without looking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDisplayName Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 8 hours ago, brianthainess said: looks like he is sitting on the "Central Island" he stepped off. And the motorbike is resting on, going by these photos he stepped into the ''fast lane''. Nice Trip hazard that unfinished Island init already for the holidays Sue whoever is responsible for this dangerous piece of Thai s$$t, if he tripped which is more than likely. Sue? That's not a pedestrian crossing. Old man needs to cross at a zebra crossing or at an intersection. Jaywalking has consequences. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said: Sue? That's not a pedestrian crossing. Old man needs to cross at a zebra crossing or at an intersection. Jaywalking has consequences. At 52 you are not an old man anyone could catch their foot and trip on that even you sonny Jim. It has been left in a dangerous unfinished condition it is not illegal to cross a road in Thailand, jaywalking is not a crime here sonny boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDisplayName Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 4 minutes ago, brianthainess said: At 52 you are not an old man anyone could catch their foot and trip on that even you sonny Jim. It has been left in a dangerous unfinished condition it is not illegal to cross a road in Thailand, jaywalking is not a crime here sonny boy. Never said it was a crime. It's dangerous, which is one reason why it's illegal in many cities. So yeah, jaywalking has consequences. Old guy FAFO'd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Bobthegimp said: 7 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said: garnished" [sic] with, See number 3 on the list. I've read enough imbicilic comments from you. Time to employ the block function . Pity (and ironically laughable) that when you're trying to refer to me as "imbecilic" you can't even spell the word! Edited December 30, 2023 by Liverpool Lou 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 5 hours ago, JimTripper said: Because I don't think it matters. Maybe mention age in case it's an elderly person who can't move quick or something.. Otherwise it's just someone crossing the street. Skin color likely does not matter either. There was no mention anywhere in the article of skin colour, you brought that up. Why did you do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 18 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said: What's that got to do with it? SImilar to the likelihood that a teenage child will be lying! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 18 hours ago, PJ71 said: Nonsense... Been here 23 years, not even come close to getting hit by a motorbike. I have been here some time too, and had a couple of near misses......and I come from a country that also drives on the left, if that matters at all. Soi Buakhao, with no pavement for pedestrians on many stretches, is of particular risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FruitPudding Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 On 12/29/2023 at 3:23 PM, NorthernRyland said: It doesn't matter if you can see them or not because they're not going to stop. It's literally law of the jungle with these people. Savages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FruitPudding Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 13 hours ago, NoDisplayName said: Sue? That's not a pedestrian crossing. Old man needs to cross at a zebra crossing or at an intersection. Jaywalking has consequences. It makes no difference to these "people" They don't respect the pedestrian crossing, and they don't seem bothered by the potential legal ramifications of driving over a pedestrian crossing with pedestrians on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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