A tourist has released a video detailing her experiences walking in California and Thailand, with notable differences in safety concerns. While in California, her primary worry was people, in Thailand, she was mostly concerned about stray dogs potentially chasing her. The video sparked a variety of reactions from social media users worldwide.

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In her video, titled "main differences between California and Thailand," the tourist shared her walking experiences in these locations. In California, she felt the need to constantly watch her surroundings for people. Contrarily, in Thailand, she felt safer from human threats but remained cautious about stray dogs on the streets, stating that avoiding dog encounters was her main concern.

The video gained attention from both Thai and international online communities. Several viewers shared lighthearted advice, like using grilled meatballs to befriend dogs. Thai social media users provided practical safety tips, suggesting a calm demeanor and gentle voice if approached by a dog to ensure safety.

Despite her concerns about dogs, the tourist expressed that walking alone in Thailand did not cause fear aside from the occasional stray dog following her. She emphasized that, overall, she found the city “amazing” and highlighted the unique and memorable aspects of her travel experience in Thailand, reported The Thaiger.

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She should compare crosswalks in the USA and Thailand. 

Walking in any large cities has problems and crime possibilities. Especially in tourist areas. Here you're more likely to be hit by a vehicle or attacked by a dog than in the US by far. Of course if she took a walk in Watts or Compton she might have worries but that can happen in downtown Bangkok or after dark in Pattaya. Taking measures to protect yourself means everywhere.

Roast dog is THE delicacy in my Khmer peasant family.

Knock one over on the road? You stop & throw it in the boot then off to the farm at high speed ...

Conclusion: An industrial-level system for sending dogs dead or alive to Isaan would solve 2 problems simultaneously.

I always feel much safer walking in Thailand than in the US.

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

main differences between California and Thailand

Just the title already 🤦🏻

More people are probably injured or killed walking in cities or towns in Thailand than in

California - but walking on hiking trails is different story. I love the Japanese system where

EVERYONE stops for pedestrians.