Traffic Foreign Cyclist's Reckless Manoeuvre Sparks Outrage in Phuket

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Picture via Facebook/Pusana Ai Senrit

 

Outrage erupted among Thai netizens upon witnessing a foreign cyclist cutting dangerously in front of a pickup truck on a busy Phuket road. Driver Pusana Ai Senrit shared the dashcam footage of the incident in a Facebook group known for exposing reckless driving.

 

The video captures the cyclist shifting from the left shoulder to the far-right lane, nearly colliding with Pusana’s vehicle on Bypass Road. Quick reflexes were the only thing preventing a serious accident. The online community were not shy to express their anger, with comments criticising the cyclist's actions as careless and foolish.

 

Among the reactions were warnings and sarcastic remarks pointing to the foreign cyclist’s lack of regard for safety. Others raised concerns over larger vehicles being blamed if an accident occurred. Some suggested the cyclist should have walked his bike instead of attempting such a precarious move.

 

The legality of the cyclist’s actions was called into question. Thai law requires cyclists to adhere to the shoulder or designated cycling lanes on main roads. Violating these rules can lead to fines, as highlighted by this incident, reported The Thaiger.

 

Picture via Facebook/Pusana Ai Senrit

 

There’s no word yet on whether legal action will follow. However, the situation remains a stark reminder of the importance of adhering to traffic laws. Last year, in Chiang Mai, two foreign cyclists faced hefty fines for a similar breach. They issued public apologies and paid 10,000 baht each after unlawfully riding electric unicycles on the road.

 

The pattern of incidents involving foreign cyclists flouting local traffic laws seems to be ruffling feathers. As discussions continue, this latest incident shines a spotlight on road safety responsibilities for cyclists and drivers alike.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-08-14

 

[SAFETY FIRST]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

foreign cyclist cutting dangerously in front of a pickup truck

Potential Gofundme candidate. 

 

What is it with foreigners riding bicycles, they do similar stupid manoeuvres here in Pattaya 

[ikke1959]

Oh, Oh,Oh the netizens ...... complaining about foreigners all the time, while the netizens are very good in following all the traffic rules.. driving without helmets, speeding, driving against the flow even on highways, walking in the middle of the road, playing on their phones, driving through red lights..parking in a corner or in front of a traffic light... and many more, but as soon as foreigner is involved they are outraged.. But where are the special lanes for cyclists???there is no infrastructure in Thailand even the side walks are occupied with stalls ... And in fact this man on the video is doing nothing wrong as he want to turn right and  Thai motorcyclists are doing the same most of the times without looking if there is traffic behind them

[Gecko]

Nothing special about that. You can see Thai motorcyclists doing manoeuvres like that every day.