sunholidaysun1 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I was once at the scene of a motorbike crash where the rider lost control on a bend and drove straight into a concrete post at speed. I went to his aid but sadly the man had been killed instantly . The Thai onlookers were laughing ! I didnt say anything to the 5 who thought it funny but I was very distressed myself and didnt want to make matters worse , so kept quiet. The Ambulance arrived shortly after and took him away . I then moved on myself. I have no explanation as to why these people thought the death of another was funny, yet there have been many instances where laughing hides the more serious side of a Thai that we cannot see , it could be just to hide their own insecurities of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJP Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I was once at the scene of a motorbike crash where the rider lost control on a bend and drove straight into a concrete post at speed. I went to his aid but sadly the man had been killed instantly . The Thai onlookers were laughing ! I didnt say anything to the 5 who thought it funny but I was very distressed myself and didnt want to make matters worse , so kept quiet. The Ambulance arrived shortly after and took him away . I then moved on myself. I have no explanation as to why these people thought the death of another was funny, yet there have been many instances where laughing hides the more serious side of a Thai that we cannot see , it could be just to hide their own insecurities of life. Might tell you something . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunholidaysun1 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 MJP : Such as what ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJP Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 MJP : Such as what ? That this is particularly cruel and heartless culture, almost void of humanity? I'm sick of pulling punches here. Let's face it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunholidaysun1 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 A smile between the ears but not much else . I agree that finding a Thai with true heart felt emotions is near on impossible unless you count the crying on Thai Drama's. Death , injury , accident , something of importance , they are unable to cope with so laugh or plead total ignorance . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJP Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 A smile between the ears but not much else . I agree that finding a Thai with true heart felt emotions is near on impossible unless you count the crying on Thai Drama's. Death , injury , accident , something of importance , they are unable to cope with so laugh or plead total ignorance . They didn't have to kill my dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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