IanForbes Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I am happy they put in a 7-11 on Whing Phing road near where I live. It means I don't have to walk a kilometer to get a drink or some snack food. But, nobody gave any thought to parking or traffic. Whing Phing road is a busy one during rush hour and it wasn't designed for the volume of traffic it now receives. Putting up one of the popular 7-11 shops right on the main road, but with no parking for vehicles means there are going to be ball ups. As everyone knows, Thais won't walk 50 feet if they don't have to, and anyone wanting to shop in the 7-11 just stops and blocks one whole lane. This isn't too bad during the slack traffic period in the middle of the day, but becomes a REAL bottleneck about 5 PM. Nobody seems to understand a reasonable method of negotiating around the vehicle blocking traffic. I'm thinking of bringing out my video camera and putting something on youtube. It's really quite entertaining if you are not in a hurry or don't have somewhere to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraSnakeNecktie Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 will there be a freshly caught fish in the video? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinHunt Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 will there be a freshly caught fish in the video? Is that what turns you on? It takes all sorts, I suppose. Personally, I'd rather see his cute girlfriends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asmerom Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 "As everyone knows, Thais won't walk 50 feet if they don't have to, and anyone wanting to shop in the 7-11 just stops and blocks one whole lane" The worst example I've come across of thoughtless Thais not wanting to walk more than a couple of yards is just North of the Maejo traffic lights where they park to shop in the market and regularly block not one, not two, but THREE lanes of the four lane 1001 highway. It's quite incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 "As everyone knows, Thais won't walk 50 feet if they don't have to, and anyone wanting to shop in the 7-11 just stops and blocks one whole lane" This is the one week of the year I can disprove that statement. It is CMU Graduation time. Forthe next fewdays you will see georgeous girls andI guess handsome men....though I don't noticethem so much walking round as much as possible wearing their graduation gown. I am sure the hospitals have multiple addmissions for severe legpains induced by what everywhere else would be a normal amount of walking. A great time of the year as they all love to have thier photos taken. Seriously they do deserve congratulations, they have all worked hard and rightfully deserve their moment of glory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapout Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 the 7 11's seem to be a magnet for portable noodle/fruit carts which adds to the traffic woes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waza Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Sounds like there would be a traffic jam inside too. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I use a small Tesco in the nearest town. Have to turn against traffic and find parking space for bike. After school, nearly impossible. But the clerks are polite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennalder Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 "As everyone knows, Thais won't walk 50 feet if they don't have to, and anyone wanting to shop in the 7-11 just stops and blocks one whole lane"The worst example I've come across of thoughtless Thais not wanting to walk more than a couple of yards is just North of the Maejo traffic lights where they park to shop in the market and regularly block not one, not two, but THREE lanes of the four lane 1001 highway. It's quite incredible. You forgot to mention that when they want to leave, they simply back out into the remaining lane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk1max Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 You want some crackers with that whine? Quit being a baby and realize where you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I use a small Tesco in the nearest town. Have to turn against traffic and find parking space for bike. After school, nearly impossible. But the clerks are polite. what classes are you taking this year PB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 dont worry about it too much Ian, wont be long till the powers at 7-11 HQ figure out it would be a good idea to place another store across the road so both sides of the rd will be a slow moving carpark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I use a small Tesco in the nearest town. Have to turn against traffic and find parking space for bike. After school, nearly impossible. But the clerks are polite. what classes are you taking this year PB? Make-up 101 and Ponytail Twisting 201? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I use a small Tesco in the nearest town. Have to turn against traffic and find parking space for bike. After school, nearly impossible. But the clerks are polite. what classes are you taking this year PB? Make-up 101 and Ponytail Twisting 201? and i thought yr curls were real & dont go too heavy on the make up....remember less is more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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