samuibeachcomber Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 not wearing bike helmets when its law to do so. smoking in bars and restaurants when its now law not to. Turning into one way streets( top end of soi green mango comes to mind) Riding motor bike against the flow of traffic for convenience sake. These are just a few that comes to mind,can you list some more.Personally i love this quirkyness,does n't bother me at all but i could see it might anoy others. How good is the new ghost road?I know not part of topic but i went down there the other night quick fast(without helmet!)far cry from a year ago when it looked like a WW1 battle field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado40 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 How good is the new ghost road?I know not part of topic but i went down there the other night quick fast(without helmet!)far cry from a year ago when it looked like a WW1 battle field. My Brother who lives down by the GR said that its great - he can now use the chopper again and leave the trials bike at home Also - carrying all those carrier bags on the bike after a supermarket shop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecoolonsamui Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 not wearing bike helmets when its law to do so.smoking in bars and restaurants when its now law not to. Turning into one way streets( top end of soi green mango comes to mind) Riding motor bike against the flow of traffic for convenience sake. These are just a few that comes to mind,can you list some more.Personally i love this quirkyness,does n't bother me at all but i could see it might anoy others. How good is the new ghost road?I know not part of topic but i went down there the other night quick fast(without helmet!)far cry from a year ago when it looked like a WW1 battle field. it is THEIR country. What? are they supposed to do all things like they in your country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morbo Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 having a big bog roll sat on the table and using it as tissue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Putting a 5kg bag of ice, medium sized dog or the odd child in the front basket of their motorbike and wondering why oncoming traffic at night can't see them. Sugar on fried noodles. Salt on fresh fruit. Keeping dead fish in a bucket rather than burial at sea. 25 Satang coins, they must cost more than that to make and distribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazeeboy Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 riding a bike in the sun or rain with the umbrella up trying to answer the phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHJ Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 schedule an evening party and buy the beers at 7/11 instead of cheaper mall(makro). run on the last gasoline drop and end up by buying a 700ml bottle for the price of 1.25l at ptt. buy a wonderfull sweet fruit and put salt on it. eat green pineapple. think the other is so stupid by telling a lie that even the most retarded couldn't believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koheesti Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 riding a bike in the sun or rain with the umbrella up trying to answer the phone this is a classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaimai Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 On a motorbike - turning right at 45 degrees (or worse) often cutting across the opposite flow of traffic (i.e. rather than turning at a right angle once you are past the opposite lane). Eating a food dish that you haven't ordered, rather than pointing out the error and asking for it to be changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuibeachcomber Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 not wearing bike helmets when its law to do so.smoking in bars and restaurants when its now law not to. Turning into one way streets( top end of soi green mango comes to mind) Riding motor bike against the flow of traffic for convenience sake. These are just a few that comes to mind,can you list some more.Personally i love this quirkyness,does n't bother me at all but i could see it might anoy others. How good is the new ghost road?I know not part of topic but i went down there the other night quick fast(without helmet!)far cry from a year ago when it looked like a WW1 battle field. it is THEIR country. What? are they supposed to do all things like they in your country? as i said in the post i was n't complaining..............i do all of the things i mentioned too"when in rome do as the romans do" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaimai Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 not wearing bike helmets when its law to do so.smoking in bars and restaurants when its now law not to. Turning into one way streets( top end of soi green mango comes to mind) Riding motor bike against the flow of traffic for convenience sake. These are just a few that comes to mind,can you list some more.Personally i love this quirkyness,does n't bother me at all but i could see it might anoy others. How good is the new ghost road?I know not part of topic but i went down there the other night quick fast(without helmet!)far cry from a year ago when it looked like a WW1 battle field. it is THEIR country. What? are they supposed to do all things like they in your country? as i said in the post i was n't complaining..............i do all of the things i mentioned too"when in rome do as the romans do" I didn't interpret your post as a complaint either. The Thais have the right to do it 'their way' - this is Thailand. I actually think it can become an interesting and amusing thread (although some people may take the opportinity to 'have a dig', or be overly defensive - as above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuibeachcomber Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 thanks for all the replies,some good ones there,just a bit of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHJ Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 talk about you as they believe you don't understand what they say. set a different price for foreigner. try to get the maximum out of a deal and loose the customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhind1 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 ice cream and kidney beans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slip Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 When faced with a question that you don't want to/ can't answer, simply laugh. Continue to laugh each time the question is asked untilt the questioner gets bored or embarassed and gives up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeFeller Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Leaving footprints on the toilet seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handydog Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Ride bike on foot path to get around traffic jam...... the thais were amused because i had to move a large potted plant to get by, after doing so I moved moved it back where it was. - The look of total bewilderment was worth the effort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulAllen Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 A sad one: Throwing whatever it is away on the ground when they are finished with it. Many time riding behind a motorbike and when the driver or passenger finishes their drink, off it goes to the side of the road. Putting catchup on everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 not wearing bike helmets when its law to do so.smoking in bars and restaurants when its now law not to. Turning into one way streets( top end of soi green mango comes to mind) Riding motor bike against the flow of traffic for convenience sake. These are just a few that comes to mind,can you list some more.Personally i love this quirkyness,does n't bother me at all but i could see it might anoy others. How good is the new ghost road?I know not part of topic but i went down there the other night quick fast(without helmet!)far cry from a year ago when it looked like a WW1 battle field. THis sounds a lot like Perth./ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheSnap Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Park your bike at a busy thoroughfare and pop your zits in the mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0Mix1up Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 park almost anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeFeller Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Say "Hellooooo?" when calling somebody because forget their own name or the name of their company. It then takes two minutes to know name and reason of the calling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Always answer YES on the question "Did you understand". Always give a plastic bag and a straw when you buy a cold soft drink at 7-11. Planning the rest of day at the end of an escalator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgjackson69 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Talking on the phone and saying "HEL-lo" every five seconds if they do not receive an "ack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChangMaiSausage Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Picking their nose in front of you and then inspecting it! Eating a hotdog bread roll with icecream! Drinking a can of Coca Cola with salt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Taking shoes off before going into the house as is the custom then parking the motorbike in the house at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIKE Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Always moaning that the 'Som Tam' is too spicy,but continue to finish and always have the shits the next day. Like to park the car over 2 bays at Lotus. Putting a night market on a busy stretch of the ring road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susquosh Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Always moaning that the 'Som Tam' is too spicy,but continue to finish and always have the shits the next day.Like to park the car over 2 bays at Lotus. Putting a night market on a busy stretch of the ring road. What are bays? Ooooh you mean you are supposed to park within the white lines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulAllen Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Saying "Uh" a lot, I mean A LOT! "uh, uh; uh. Uh." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmpaLumpa Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 riding a motorbike with a hat, then the hat flies away - going back to pick it up in the middle of the main road with a big smile at the gasoiline station, looking inside your car when you pay and ask for a sigarette, then smoke it while refuelling the tank of the next car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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