10 minutes ago, billd766 said:

According to you I should NOT be living in Thailand but back in my home country.

Crikey, what medication are you on, half the dose mate.

 

Were you out and about, drunk, late at night recently on your mobility scooter?

 

If so, yes, my comment was directed to you.

 

12 minutes ago, gearbox said:

 

Thailand is a developing country and some things are not up to the western standards. If one wants western standards, western prices, western governments and rules and western grandmas, he/she should have stayed home.

 

He or she should have stayed home? What do you expect people who have been in Thailand for decades, or who have moved here to do when they develop a disability? To disappear?  Being able to use a mobility scooter is not a big ask, nor an imposition on anyone. The user is taking responsibility for their own movement.

 

Did you know that Thailand has a mobility device initiative?  Are you even aware of the Ministry of Health sponsored Wheelchair Project that has provided tens of thousands of mobility device to Thais? Its royal sponsor is Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and it is a serious initiative that has been in place for 25 years. Perhaps you should share your thoughts on  enabling 2 million+ Thais to be more self sufficient.

 

 

1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I just don't understand why people come to Thailand and ride these vehicles. 

 

They are not appropriate, not suitable for the roads or footpaths. 

 

These people should get checked, I reckon there is something wrong with them. 

 

If you want to ride in mobility scooters or anything similar stay in the Europe (the west) where they are designed for and have proper designed paths etc. 

 

As it was mentioned early, dark, probably out drinking...... What could go wrong 😂

 

People need to be accountable. 

 

When I came to Thailand, I was ambulatory. I had made a permanent home and relationship here before becoming disabled.

These vehicles are appropriate and suitable in any reasonably civilized country. Now you on the other hand...

5 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

 

He or she should have stayed home? What do you expect people who have been in Thailand for decades, or who have moved here to do when they develop a disability? To disappear?  Being able to use a mobility scooter is not a big ask, nor an imposition on anyone. The user is taking responsibility for their own movement.

 

Did you know that Thailand has a mobility device initiative?  Are you even aware of the Ministry of Health sponsored Wheelchair Project that has provided tens of thousands of mobility device to Thais? Its royal sponsor is Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and it is a serious initiative that has been in place for 25 years. Perhaps you should share your thoughts on  enabling 2 million+ Thais to be more self sufficient.

 

 

You can quote whatever you want, but in reality the Thai roads and sidewalks are generally not suitable for people with mobility issues. Anyone can develop mobility issues especially at old age, so this is a risk factor which needs to be taken into account when moving to Thailand.

5 minutes ago, Old Croc said:

 

These vehicles are appropriate and suitable in any reasonably civilized country. Now you on the other hand...

 

Which countries are they legal to drive/ride on public roads ?

6 minutes ago, Old Croc said:

When I came to Thailand, I was ambulatory. I had made a permanent home and relationship here before becoming disabled.

These vehicles are appropriate and suitable in any reasonably civilized country. Now you on the other hand...

Ahh, it's the norm here.

The childlike, hate and hostility from those who disagree. Not mature enough to keep scrolling, can't help themselves, got to reply with antagonizing comment. 

 

It's typical attitude of the selfish people I see on our roads. 

 

16 minutes ago, gearbox said:

Anyone can develop mobility issues especially at old age, so this is a risk factor which needs to be taken into account when moving to Thailand.

Where do you get your crystal ball?

44 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Crikey, what medication are you on, half the dose mate.

 

Were you out and about, drunk, late at night recently on your mobility scooter?

 

If so, yes, my comment was directed to you.

 

Oh dear, same ol', same ol'..................🙄..................

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6 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Which countries are they legal to drive/ride on public roads ?

Clearly you missed my post on page 1. USA, for one.

13 minutes ago, Peabody said:

Clearly you missed my post on page 1. USA, for one.

 

The law in the USA varies from state to state.

 

But - some states allow Mobility Scooters on Urban roads with speed limits of 25mph, providing the operators are over 16 years old and have a valid drivers license.

Such states are: California, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Washington DC, Georgia (and not limitied to these).

 

The 'legality' argument is flawed as its based on poor knowledge of overseas laws. 

Its also based on poor knowledge of Thailands laws.

 

Single 'vehicle' accident, travelling all of 25 kph  maybe, as yet to see one that can go much faster.

 

Obviously not a hazard to anyone but himself ... nuff said

1 hour ago, Peabody said:

Clearly you missed my post on page 1. USA, for one.

 

Ahh ok.... hows bout Thailand ?

6 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Ahh ok.... hows bout Thailand ?

Clearly you missed my post on page 1. USA, for one.

That was a response to "Are there any countries that allow these scooters ..."

On 11/21/2024 at 4:47 AM, Tailwagsdog said:

what it was an old lady or child crossing the road ??

 

No it was a palett.

On 11/21/2024 at 7:17 AM, richard_smith237 said:

 

It seems one way is to ride into a crate carelessly abandoned in a poorly lit road....

 

 

 Or avoid driving at night time, not sure how much light these generate.

21 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

In that thread there was a lot of hate against 'mobility scooter / trike riders', but the reality is, if the timing were different the car blowing through the junction might have taken out a motorcyclist instead. 

The fact that he was going much slower than say a motorcycle  would have been did not help. Can't recall for sure but I think the guy had a right of way, but  nobody knows what that is, or think they all got it. No worse than the samlor, food cart type vehicles, all trying to get across too. 

6 hours ago, jacko45k said:

On 11/22/2024 at 8:50 AM, richard_smith237 said:

In that thread there was a lot of hate against 'mobility scooter / trike riders', but the reality is, if the timing were different the car blowing through the junction might have taken out a motorcyclist instead. 

The fact that he was going much slower than say a motorcycle  would have been did not help. Can't recall for sure but I think the guy had a right of way, but  nobody knows what that is, or think they all got it. No worse than the samlor, food cart type vehicles, all trying to get across too. 

 

Those who are being critical of those riding these mobility scooter also commonly complain of the speeds at which they travel around......   they accuse these guys of being 'reckless'.. 

... Which is odd giving the limited speeds of the vehicles. 

 

I think for what ever reasons... some guys just pick up on an issue, make it worse in their mind, start complaining about it, then lock it down & double down and it becomes a permanently unhinged gripe that is devoid of any balance and bigger picture thinking...   

.... they just want to find a way of complaining about their fellow expat instead of trying to understand and support them - it speaks of an underlying nastiness.

 

 

2 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Those who are being critical of those riding these mobility scooter also commonly complain of the speeds at which they travel around

 

Yeah, we're mostly about our own convenience here. Whinging about everything typical, and a given from the Brit majority.

 

2 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

they just want to find a way of complaining about their fellow expat instead of trying to understand and support them

 

Well, now, we did understand that our fellow expat wasn't being cautious enough to wear a helmet and to look where he's going. What about wearing his seat belt? Required by law in the UK, innit?

 

If you're going to drive in Thailand, you have to adapt to what Thai road conditions and drivers are like, more so according to your vulnerability. Obviously, many tourists and expats either aren't or they don't care.

 

Friends back home expressed envy at my being able to ride a bike and enjoy Thai scenery. I assured them I see little scenery: too busy trying to stay alive. My Thai gf laughed at this and totally agreed.

 

We'd all support his taking Bolts instead of driving his scooter if he's not up to achieving the proper skills necessary. No guarantees, of course.