Why Do Thais Look In The Opposite Direction When Walking?

[simon43]

I've seen it so many more times than back home in the Uk. Many Thais will be walking in one direction, but looking in another direction! The obvious end result is that they bump into other people.

I see it all the time in the street, supermarket etc.

So why don't they look where they are going?

Simon

[lazeeboy]

I've seen it so many more times than back home in the Uk. Many Thais will be walking in one direction, but looking in another direction! The obvious end result is that they bump into other people.

I see it all the time in the street, supermarket etc.

So why don't they look where they are going?

Simon

there not the brightest people,give them some credit ,at least there walking.......

[Maigo6]

I've seen it so many more times than back home in the Uk. Many Thais will be walking in one direction, but looking in another direction! The obvious end result is that they bump into other people.

I see it all the time in the street, supermarket etc.

So why don't they look where they are going?

Simon

Maybe they like bumping into people.

[FarangNoi21]

I've seen it so many more times than back home in the Uk. Many Thais will be walking in one direction, but looking in another direction! The obvious end result is that they bump into other people.

I see it all the time in the street, supermarket etc.

So why don't they look where they are going?

Simon

there not the brightest people,give them some credit ,at least there walking.......

they're = they are

[FarangNoi21]

maybe they are looking for motorcycles. when i walk in bangkok i am looking in every direction.

[Maigo6]

there not the brightest people

This is certainly a new angle on Thai bashing, now they can't walk in an acceptable manner....It's <deleted> unbelievable.

[Acquiesce]

there not the brightest people,give them some credit ,at least there walking.......

[Cobalt60]

Bllody trains are the same, get on the On Nut one and I end up in Mo Chit. I reckon there must be some sort of conspiracy

[eek]

This is certainly a new angle on Thai bashing, now they can't walk in an acceptable manner....It's <deleted> unbelievable.

Was thinking same thing. Honestly cannot believe how dull some peoples lives must be...

Edited September 27, 2007 by eek

[londonthai]

thai streets are usually much more crowded than streets in the UK and people are walking much slower, rather strolling, due to heat. They live a slower paced lifes than the westerners - less stresfull, less irritation. Maybe they don't achieve that much in their lifetimes as the others - but at least they are happy with themselves and with each others.

for many farangs it's what attracted them to thailand.

[elkangorito]

This phenomenon reminds of another strange thing I've noticed.

On several occasions, I've been walking back to my condo on the RHS of the road (against the traffic). Invariably, any songtaew that comes toward me (in the opposite direction) toots the horn & slows down as if expecting me to get aboard. I think to myself, "If I'm walking in one direction, why on earth would he think that I would want to go in the opposite direction?"

The answer came one day when I was on a songtaew, heading toward Pattaya. I saw a man walking on our side of the road & going in the opposite direction to us. The songtaew tooted, the man signalled it to stop, he got on & away we went. He was clearly walking the opposite direction for at least 500m before the songtaew tooted.

Can someone please help me understand this?

[xyborg]

<br />I've seen it so many more times than back home in the Uk. Many Thais will be walking in one direction, but looking in another direction! The obvious end result is that they bump into other people. <br /><br />I see it all the time in the street, supermarket etc.<br /><br />So why don't they look where they are going? <img src="style_emoticons/default/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /><br /><br />Simon<br />

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Because they are stupid!

[londonthai]

Because they are stupid!

it's the second inteligent and well argumented opinion on this thread

[xyborg]

I Like the way they try to get into a lift before Ive got out or whilst waitingfor the lift stand so close that when the doors open their nose is vitrtually pressed onto the opening doors leaving no room for anyone getting out.

[xyborg]

<br />I Like the way they try to get into a lift before Ive got out or whilst waitingfor the lift stand so close that when the doors open their nose is vitrtually pressed onto the opening doors leaving no room for anyone getting out.<br />

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I forgot to add "with a surprised look on their face" like oh my godness there is someone in there.

[Stephen Cleary]

I've seen it so many more times than back home in the Uk. Many Thais will be walking in one direction, but looking in another direction! The obvious end result is that they bump into other people.

I see it all the time in the street, supermarket etc.

So why don't they look where they are going?

Simon

I've seen it so many more times than here in Thailand. Many Brits will be standing at a bus stop for five minutes complaining to why the &lt;deleted&gt; bus is late, but looking at each other talking aboot the darned weather.

The obvious result is that they get all pished-off at the driver and end-up talking (with fellow pished-off passengers) aboot retiring abroad.

I see it all the times in the pub, in the bookies, at the dole office.

So why don't the Brits think where they are going?

Edited September 27, 2007 by Stephen Cleary

[ajarnmark]

Bllody trains are the same, get on the On Nut one and I end up in Mo Chit. I reckon there must be some sort of conspiracy

[bhoydy]

I just think that they are just getting on with their life, not thinking too much about what's going on around them cos there is so much going on, and its so hot and you just get so tired. I'm jealous actually, they have an amazing ability to just switch off. They have the ability to rest in a hectic train station for example - yeah shit example. but something like that

[Cobalt60]

Bllody trains are the same, get on the On Nut one and I end up in Mo Chit. I reckon there must be some sort of conspiracy

Look at me trying to be subtle, maybe if I looked where I was going I might get on the right train

I just cant be harsh like some and say what a wierdo post to the OP right out loud.

Edited September 27, 2007 by Cobalt60

[rtaxron]

Quote: I Like the way they try to get into a lift before Ive got out or whilst waitingfor the lift stand so close that when the doors open their nose is vitrtually pressed onto the opening doors leaving no room for anyone getting out.

This happens everywhere in the World, its called ignorance

[geriatrickid]

I Like the way they try to get into a lift before Ive got out or whilst waitingfor the lift stand so close that when the doors open their nose is vitrtually pressed onto the opening doors leaving no room for anyone getting out.

Then do what we do, don't get out of their way. Just stand there, even if the door closes on them. They get the message.

[Maigo6]

I Like the way they try to get into a lift before Ive got out or whilst waitingfor the lift stand so close that when the doors open their nose is vitrtually pressed onto the opening doors leaving no room for anyone getting out.

Then do what we do, don't get out of their way. Just stand there, even if the door closes on them. They get the message.

The message ?

[Lite Beer]

I've seen it so many more times than back home in the Uk. Many Thais will be walking in one direction, but looking in another direction! The obvious end result is that they bump into other people.

I see it all the time in the street, supermarket etc.

So why don't they look where they are going?

Simon

Probably for the same reason they drive their motobikes the wrong way up a dual carriageway.

We will never know.

[peter991]

Q: Which way do you LOOK when crossing a ONE-WAY street in Thailand?

A: BOTH ways.

Peter

[Suszzy]

<br />I've seen it so many more times than back home in the Uk. Many Thais will be walking in one direction, but looking in another direction! The obvious end result is that they bump into other people. <br /><br />I see it all the time in the street, supermarket etc.<br /><br />So why don't they look where they are going? <img src="style_emoticons/default/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /><br /><br />Simon<br />

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Because they are stupid!

funny that some people hold very low opinion about thais.

did you have a bad and bitter exerience with thai people?

would you like to share it with me?

why do you grade them as "stupid" people?

[slapout]

Talk on mobil while driving and walking, eat noodles while driving (chopsticks included), looking at girls while driving,U turn across 4 lanes, stop to visit on roadway, stop at underpass when raining, drive wrong way on roadway, U turn where no U turn sign is, use both hands to talk while driving, walking and setting, drive 20 kph on freway, stop on freeway to chase rabbit (whizz), park in street to buy noodle, dump trash alone roadway, pull motorbike by driver holding on to truck, back down roadway as missed turn, back down roadway to retrive ball cap, back down roadway to see girl better,5 people on motorbike, child helping drive auto, turn around to talk while driving get drunk and drive, stay sober and drive,etc. I try to look at it, as they are showing us they can chew gum and walk at the same time, in the Thai way.

[chavy]

Talk on mobil while driving and walking, eat noodles while driving (chopsticks included), looking at girls while driving,U turn across 4 lanes, stop to visit on roadway, stop at underpass when raining, drive wrong way on roadway, U turn where no U turn sign is, use both hands to talk while driving, walking and setting, drive 20 kph on freway, stop on freeway to chase rabbit (whizz), park in street to buy noodle, dump trash alone roadway, pull motorbike by driver holding on to truck, back down roadway as missed turn, back down roadway to retrive ball cap, back down roadway to see girl better,5 people on motorbike, child helping drive auto, turn around to talk while driving get drunk and drive, stay sober and drive,etc. I try to look at it, as they are showing us they can chew gum and walk at the same time, in the Thai way.

indicate turning right on an over head U-turn , over taking on a one lane road & flashing at you to get out the way even though they're on your side of the road , pulling out of side road & never looking that a vhicle is coming , struggling to over take you then making the very next left turn off the main road , turning right off a main road but cutting the corner so almost causing a head on collision , & on & on & on & on

Anything else ?

[slapout]

Thats all I saw on my morning school run about 24 k roundtrip, Sorry for not being all inclusive, will leave that to others who are on the road more than I am.

[JetsetBkk]

Don't forget the taxi drivers who take both hands off the wheel to wai a Buddha.

[Daewoo]

So why don't they look where they are going?

And why is their skin so dark??? and they ALL have black hair...

and they are harldy ever tall enough...

It is the police's fault for not enforcing laws...