Traffic Rules - Written And Unwritten

[ScubaBuddha]

There are so many things I dont get in Bkk driving, I belive I can start writing a book, one subject is given:

"Why does the free non-AC goverment buses still race against each other?"

Their drivers are on a fixed salary, there is no comission, and no one cares who gets to the next stop first.

Today I saw 3, #56 buses (not 100% sure about the number but it was 3 with the same number) compete, picking up passengers way out in the lanes, blocking 3 lanes at some points, the only possible reason is "Sanook", its for fun.

Tommy

Another possible reason, if you come in second, you loose face.

The racing also a result of Thai people accepting things as they are, and not complaining. Many Asian cultures there is a bit of a "This is my lot in life" feeling that we in the west don't have. And if the bus drivers do get complaints complaints against them, there is likely very little consequence for them. And if a farang complains, well it's as good as nothing because, "It's just a farang." TIT.

Edited August 27, 2009 by Scubabuddha

[A30]

They drive like f@@king retards because the farthest they look is the inside of the windscreen and have an attention span less than a goldfish.