Popular Post tonglen Posted April 1, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2013 So, because its an inconvenience for the TOURISTA, the locals must "adapt?" Insane. I'm from the USA and we drive on the right side of the road, so this should make me happy, right? (no pun intended) Its sheer lunacy. If tourists cannot adapt, then too bad. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maanoi Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Lol looks like they got a few people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Redhawk Posted April 1, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2013 "However busses, trucks and taxis will be exempted as they are driven by professional drivers who can handle their vehicle safely." That is one of the better jokes in the article!!! 54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Payboy Posted April 1, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2013 Thailand to change from left to right hand driving Which hand for digging boogers? 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richardt1808 Posted April 1, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) Brilliant idea! The problem is that in most countries where people drive on the right, cars have steering wheels on the left so they can have a better view for seeing oncoming traffic (ie overtaking). Since overtaking is already one of the weak points of Thai drivers, we can now look forward to a drastic increase in accidents because now we will all have to move that much further into oncoming traffic to see the view ahead !!! Another classic example of trying to implement something before thinking it through. Edited April 1, 2013 by richardt1808 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonglen Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Given the fact that driving is currently dangerous, can you imagine what it will be like if this gets passed? When Im in Bangkok, Ill travel by boat and canal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amj007 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 The last country to change was, I believe, Sweden in the late 60s. Italy changed between the wars, and in typical Italian fashion, changed gradually. Cities with trams were allowed to continue driving on the left (Rome was one) provided they posted signs at the city limits. Samoa changed in 2009 from right to left side driving - to be into line with other South Pacific countries ;-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 George...marks out of 10 for this one.. 6/10....nice try but no cigar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadsy Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 LOL I wonder how many will get sucked in with this April Fools joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chiss64 Posted April 1, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2013 I suggest that you read your article again, paying attention to your left and right , the whole article is totally contradictory as to who drives on what side and infact what side you are now and will be driving on. For a small fee i will proof read all of your future articles so as to put them in easy to read english cheers neil 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonglen Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Thailand to change from left to right hand driving Which hand for digging boogers? Someone elses, apparently. I have seen more nostril diving than I care to have ever experienced. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrendsd Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Anyone on here know the date today? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ighty1ne Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 "However busses, trucks and taxis will be exempted as they are driven by professional drivers who can handle their vehicle safely" - uh huh, lol This HAS TO be an April Fools post, no way in hell can this be serious! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDNinKS Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Does anyone realize that today is April 1st? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songhua Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Someone's changing from left to right handed .... but it's got nothing to do with driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cme Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Nobody notice what todays date is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyozzi Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I'm thinking Aprils Fool ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 This is a step in the right direction, as we all know ,Thai have a problem deciding which is right and which is wrong, so they can now sit in the middle , like most do anyway, Mr matchamoron should be congratulated on such a splendid idea , however I would have preferred red and yellow paint , but, Ah ya can't have everything. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Given the past history of TV...This is April 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paahlman Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 happy april fools day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Soutpeel Posted April 1, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2013 I suggest that you read your article again, paying attention to your left and right , the whole article is totally contradictory as to who drives on what side and infact what side you are now and will be driving on. For a small fee i will proof read all of your future articles so as to put them in easy to read english cheers neil oh dear....when you did your journalism course did you miss the day when humour was discussed ? 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Per 1 January 2020 all cars in Thailand, including old cars, must be refitted. However busses, trucks and taxis will be exempted as they are driven by professional drivers who can handle their vehicle safely. Would make sense with buses as they stop in the middle or in the fast lane now anyway, so if there was a change at least the passengers could get out at the side of the road even if it is the middle edge.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ulysses G. Posted April 1, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2013 I was waiting for this. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphMichaels Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 This was inevitable but it does make sense for a number of reasons..., peripheral visibility being the biggest. Eye mapping tests over the years verify this. The thing that scares me is...., the transition!! I'd like to see someone set up a study to document the # of accidents that occur over a 5 year period, once enacted. Not just the accidents but assessing the accident cause in as granular a fashion possible. Empirical data from crash scene..., accounts from witnesses and those involved (if they live to tell!)..., and then to view contributing factors relative to the change from left to right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfsailor Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Although most of us have figured out what this article is about... It actually makes perfect sense. Burma changed in the 70's. Only a few countries left to convert... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirchai Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I've already started to modify my car. Got the steering wheel on the left side, don't know how to change the pedals. How can people believe such a story on a special day for fools?-- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyYogi Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 You guys do realize today's date is April 1, don't you? Nice try though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kblaze Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Whats today's date again? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I must admit that this 1 April story certainly trolled up far more muppet seriousness than I expected! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacifica Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 April April! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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