ChiefMonkey Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I was driving in Chiang Mai a few years ago. My Thai/Chinese wife by my side. OK. She is from Bangkok. We passed the corner of Chiang Moi road and the moat I saw an old lady by the side of the road looking to cross to the other side I STOPPED the car. My wife said "Why the fuc_k are you stopping the car?" I said: "For the old lady to cross the road!" She said: "But haven't you thought about all the drivers behind" "Now, they have to brake all because of YOU!" I thought I was being considerate to the old Lady My wife thought I was being inconsiderate to all the drivers behind me! You just can't win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I was under the impression that the more typical Thai driving logic was not to care about EITHER the old lady OR the following drivers. Am I wrong about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chavy Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I was under the impression that the more typical Thai driving logic was not to care about EITHER the old lady OR the following drivers. Am I wrong about that? No Jingthing, your absolutely right, spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I have found that trying to keep a Farang standard of driving like letting old ladies cross the road, even on a crossing, or allowing a vehicle to enter the traffic stream will result in total chaos as these actions are not understood and likely to cause accidents. Better drive like the locals and stay out of trouble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wileycoyote Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 True,a fair comment & observation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I was driving in Chiang Mai a few years ago.My Thai/Chinese wife by my side. OK. She is from Bangkok. We passed the corner of Chiang Moi road and the moat I saw an old lady by the side of the road looking to cross to the other side I STOPPED the car. My wife said "Why the fuc_k are you stopping the car?" I said: "For the old lady to cross the road!" She said: "But haven't you thought about all the drivers behind" "Now, they have to brake all because of YOU!" I thought I was being considerate to the old Lady My wife thought I was being inconsiderate to all the drivers behind me! You just can't win. I love Thailand, but sadly there is no other way to describe the driving here than child selfishness exponentially worsened by pure stupidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who, me ? Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 If my wife ever talked the way you say your wife did, no matter the reason, I would seriously wonder if I made the right choice....of wife! Now, I think that stopping to let an old lady to cross the street is definitely THE thing to do.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDrSomkid Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 If my wife uses the word <deleted> in anger or irritation then that would mean she is seriously pissed off. She has NEVER sworn at me. Other than that: Thais are just human. Like my better half says: People are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekaykay Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Doubling the prices in a recession! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballzafire Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I was driving in Chiang Mai a few years ago. My Thai/Chinese wife by my side. OK. She is from Bangkok. We passed the corner of Chiang Moi road and the moat I saw an old lady by the side of the road looking to cross to the other side I STOPPED the car. My wife said "Why the fuc_k are you stopping the car?" I said: "For the old lady to cross the road!" She said: "But haven't you thought about all the drivers behind" "Now, they have to brake all because of YOU!" I thought I was being considerate to the old Lady My wife thought I was being inconsiderate to all the drivers behind me! You just can't win. I love Thailand, but sadly there is no other way to describe the driving here than child selfishness exponentially worsened by pure stupidity. Wait 'til you visit Vietnam... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 child selfishness exponentially worsened by pure stupidity. About the most accurate statement I have come across while reading about drivers here. Although before the rose tinted folks speak up, yes, other countries are worse... stopping to let an old lady to cross the street is definitely THE thing to do.... Agreed, and regardless of what others think everyone should aspire to do the same. Thai's know the rules, I know enough who all know the rules, its a choice they make when they choose to be selfish and careless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Doubling the prices in a recession! or even during a cyclical business slowdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losangels Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Easy to get away vilolating the rules therefore rules don't matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sokal Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I was driving in Chiang Mai a few years ago.My Thai/Chinese wife by my side. OK. She is from Bangkok. We passed the corner of Chiang Moi road and the moat I saw an old lady by the side of the road looking to cross to the other side I STOPPED the car. My wife said "Why the fuc_k are you stopping the car?" I said: "For the old lady to cross the road!" She said: "But haven't you thought about all the drivers behind" "Now, they have to brake all because of YOU!" I thought I was being considerate to the old Lady My wife thought I was being inconsiderate to all the drivers behind me! You just can't win. I love Thailand, but sadly there is no other way to describe the driving here than child selfishness exponentially worsened by pure stupidity. Driving is one of my favorite parts about going to Thailand. No road rage, just look strait ahead and hit the gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I was driving in Chiang Mai a few years ago.My Thai/Chinese wife by my side. OK. She is from Bangkok. We passed the corner of Chiang Moi road and the moat I saw an old lady by the side of the road looking to cross to the other side I STOPPED the car. My wife said "Why the fuc_k are you stopping the car?" I said: "For the old lady to cross the road!" She said: "But haven't you thought about all the drivers behind" "Now, they have to brake all because of YOU!" I thought I was being considerate to the old Lady My wife thought I was being inconsiderate to all the drivers behind me! You just can't win. It was on my driving licence test. You shall not stop to let someone cross the street. Someone might overtake you and run over the old lady while passing the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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