up2you2 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Remember to pack your common sense, when coming on a holiday to Thailand. With the advent of the high season it seems that every man and his dog has rented a motor bike here in Phuket. You can recognise these tourists way in the distance, as they feel they have the right to flout the Thai law by refusing to wear helmets. Between embarking and disembarking their outward flight, a strong sense of arrogance seems to have developed for some reason. Funny enough if they have seen the light to obey the law themselves, for some strange twist of fate more often than not, it does not extend to their beloved take aways from the night before, girlfriends or even wives. Strange definition of love if you ask me. Especially when you take into consideration the blood money that they might have to pay out, for the loss of a Thai life riding shotgun with them. Of course all of this in comparison are the least of their problems in the event they have an accident. Needless to say they are riding around without any comprehensive insurance, not even third party. So not only will they have to pay for all the damage they do to others, but also their own rented property. For the fortunate few who have gone to the trouble of taking out health and medical travel insurance, unless they checked the small print, may well find themselves excluded from claiming all the hospital charges, due to the fact they were renting a motor bike. Finally for those that are in the belief that tattoos leaves them immune to kryptonite, I have news for them. Even if you are maxed out on factor 99 sunscreens, riding around all day without adequate protective clothing, is a sure way to guaranteeing skin cancer later on in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payak Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 what do tattoos have to do with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 OP, Are you drunk.? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humbugged Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Arriving with common sense would spoil half the fun. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipperthai Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I only pack a mankini!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payak Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 watch your mouth op, i get 10% tougher with every tattoo. i dont fear the sun, im the reason the sun goes away at night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 watch your mouth op, i get 10% tougher with every tattoo. i dont fear the sun, im the reason the sun goes away at night. , l am ''special forces'' toooooooo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payak Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 watch your mouth op, i get 10% tougher with every tattoo. i dont fear the sun, im the reason the sun goes away at night. , l am ''special forces'' toooooooo. im the the reason countries created special forces, so they had a force to deal with me. and to give expats a story that can out do any drinking partner, regardless of weather its true or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humbugged Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 watch your mouth op, i get 10% tougher with every tattoo. i dont fear the sun, im the reason the sun goes away at night. , l am ''special forces'' toooooooo. im the the reason countries created special forces, so they had a force to deal with me. and to give expats a story that can out do any drinking partner, regardless of weather its true or not. You drink in any weather ? You more tough me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rene123 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Common sense is not common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payak Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 its as rare as hens teeth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songhua Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 what do tattoos have to do with this. Tourists who have them are less likely to wear a helmet and they sunburn more easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) I thought enforcement of this rule was quite widespread on Phuket? Certainly many more wearing helmets than on Samui I'm sad to say. Edited November 25, 2012 by smokie36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) what do tattoos have to do with this. Skin cancer. As they're driving around without adequate protective clothing, so they can show their tattoos. Edited November 25, 2012 by Semper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payak Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 what do tattoos have to do with this. Skin cancer. As they're driving around without adequate protective clothing, so they can show their tattoos. and this affects who exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 what do tattoos have to do with this. tatoos say , stupid farang number 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 what do tattoos have to do with this. Skin cancer. As they're driving around without adequate protective clothing, so they can show their tattoos. and this affects who exactly Guys with tattoos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payak Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 hmmm, guess i must be stupid farang number 1, i know a doctor and a philosopher with tattoos. they are stupid 2 and 3. we are smart enough not to rent things in thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetlejuice Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 watch your mouth op, i get 10% tougher with every tattoo. i dont fear the sun, im the reason the sun goes away at night. White man speak with forked tongue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRealDeal Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I think most drunken tourists have alot more to worry about than skin cancer ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob8891 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I only pack a mankini!! What a wuss.... I wear mine for the whole holiday (including the flight).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossfinn Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 watch your mouth op, i get 10% tougher with every tattoo. i dont fear the sun, im the reason the sun goes away at night. I bet you can slam a revolving door too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgphuket Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 In response to OP. I understand what you mean. Every time I read of a tourist hurt or killed on his rented bike and all the TV members are crying for better roads and oozing sympathy for the poor man, I assume it was the drunking tourist riding down Chao Fa road at 100kmh, wearing nothing but a speedo, swerving in and out of traffic and almost running into me on his rented PCX. Hard for me to come up with much sympathy... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honkie Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 hmmm, guess i must be stupid farang number 1, i know a doctor and a philosopher with tattoos. they are stupid 2 and 3. we are smart enough not to rent things in thailand hmmm, guess i must be stupid farang number 1, i know a doctor and a philosopher with tattoos. they are stupid 2 and 3. we are smart enough not to rent things in thailand And morphed into renting out things to farangs , 555. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humbugged Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Certainly many more wearing helmets than on Samui I'm sad to say. You don't like to see people wearing helmets ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang000999 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 reading comprehension ftw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevvy Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 are you a mummy's girl son please dont get tattoos as they are bad for your skin and you look like a bad man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humbugged Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Tattoos are for louts and hoodlums. They are like a puppy...forever. Just think what that tattoo will look like everywhere when 80yo and still trying to look tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss1960 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 (edited) OP, Are you drunk.? Maybe not... but probably forgot HIS common sense at home when he came to Thailand Edited November 26, 2012 by Swiss1960 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookball Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 all packed before arrival. packed in home cabinet, secured and firmed for retrieval upon return. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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