Popular Post ratcatcher Posted April 1, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2013 So Finally Thailand goes rectify the mistake they made under the influence of the British a century almost ago....? , so they started realizing they are not the center of the Universe ? I doubt it was the British and their Empah that had any influence on Siam, except for the fact that most imported cars to Siam were British.. Since India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia,Australia, N.Z. and Japan all drive on the left as does most of southern Africa, don't hold your breath for any changes in Thailand. Not even the planned High Speed Trains will be left hand drive. And in 24 hours it will be April 2nd and London will still be at the centre of the world. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heazille Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Almst as good as BMW's April Fools joke a few years ago re changing the "Propellers" around on the badge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atsiii Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 555... What is the date today? Anyway, I've always said that the English, Japanese and others drive on the left; but in Thailand it's only recommended! 555... good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luccin Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 5 minutes of bafflement before I realized what today'a date is... Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lega1980 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I do hope it's Aprils Fool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robia6 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 April Fool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary2164 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) The funniest part is "However busses, trucks and taxis will be exempted as they are driven by professional drivers who can handle their vehicle safely." wont make any difference which side of rd they drive? they all over rds now ,. good aprils fool joke i think Edited April 1, 2013 by Gary2164 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennedy Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 This will work as well as changing sae to metric in the states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Soutpeel Posted April 1, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2013 Does anyone know how to spell 'gullible'!!!!! Some right muppets on here bwhahaha not as many muppets commented as the year the changes to law for over 50's farangs marrying Thai women was on TV...the best one yet George has come up with....oh the outrage...but the funniest part even when parties were told is was a joke, they would believe it and kept raging on....hysterical... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunterHunter Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 How many April Fool threads do we get this year - i count 2 so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTao Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 The roads are dangerous already, they will become a slaughterhouse. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUAHIN62 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 ITS A HOAX 1ST APRIL ISNT IT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuartvn1 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) 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. Sorry I think you are wrong! I worked in Nigeria in the 70's and they changed then believe it or not on April 1st. Every junction was patrolled by boy scouts to help it run smoothly. They had many crazy ideas how they would carry out the change one being heavy goods vehicles would change to the right one week before the cars did. Obviously it never happened. I think it could be "Happy April Fool", but nothing would surprise me here. TIT. Edited April 1, 2013 by Stuartvn1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappo Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I am from Sweden and old enough to have experienced tha left to right change, It was done over night and went like a charm, BUT the amount of cars in Sweden at that time was only some percent of the thai ditto today. I have no problem switching between left and right driving but realise that the number of incidents increases when do so. The amount of incidents thats gonna happen in Thailand will be so many that a huge number of accidents is unavoidable. The idea of not be able to sell "wrong" car is ridicolous. It will only result in angry people voting for dems next time, and may be that is a good thing. A tax rebate for changing steering is also ridicolous since very few thais pay tax any way. Go for it, it is in all good for Thailand but get prepared amd stay inside the first months. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiwankenobi Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 April fool's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledi Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 April April - Actually they do switch from left to right daily .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdavies99 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Uh!! April 1st! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PostmanPat Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Just remind me, whats the date today? Oh yes, its APRIL FOOLS DAY!!! Calm down everyone......although the prospect of seeing everyone here who cant drive on the left suddenly trying to drive on the right is very funny......congratulations whoever wrote this you had me fooled for five minutes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joy16 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Is it an April Fool joke? I've never heard it from Thai news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrjlh Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 This will really mess up the motorbikes drivers! Now they won't know which side of the road to drive on to break the law! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSan Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 'Better be April Fools! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zorg Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 What a circus. I'm often scared by the competence of the political clowns governing this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtsabai Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I almost forgot it was April Fool's Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildframe Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Is it 1st of April already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWideOpen Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Does anyone know how to spell 'gullible'!!!!! Some right muppets on here bwhahaha Pssst play along..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etherus Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Is there any truth to the rumour that certain times of the day will be give to left hand side driving to accomodate those that can't tell left from right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonrthai Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Haha, nice. I would have fallen for it if someone hadn't already gotten me once this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorayme Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Today if April First (April Fools Day) I hope this is consistent with the Day. It has got to be a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoli Posted April 1, 2013 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. If I am reading this correctly, the only change is what side of the car that the steering wheel is going to be put on. You will still drive in the same lanes as you do now. When you park, you will just get out of your car on the curb side, instead of in the street. Am I reading this correctly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunbillmex Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 A shucks - A good April Fool .. a quick google produced this vast listing: 3 results (0.16 seconds) Did you mean: Thongchai Matchamonton Search Results www.rideasia.net Forum General Forum General Discussion 5 posts - 3 authors According to Tongchai Matchamonton, spokesman for the department, the change is being proposed to better prepare for ASEAN community ... Thailand To Change From Left To Right Hand Driving - Thailand News ... www.thaivisa.com Thailand Forum News Thailand News 1 hour ago According to Tongchai Matchamonton, spokesman for the department, the change is being proposed to better prepare for ASEAN community ... Thailand to Change to Right Hand Driving www.ajarnforum.net ... The News Rooms Thailand News Clippings 14 mins ago According to Tongchai Matchamonton, spokesman for the department, the change is being proposed to better prepare for ASEAN community ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts