NoshowJones Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 In Bangkok recently, a Farang was riding a motorbike on the pavement heading towards me, I saw him coming and as he was not going too slow, I quickly had to move out his way, and as he passed,I shook my fist at him and he gave a big smile. I then watched him and he had to slow down because of the amount of pedestrians in front of him. I ran after him, and just as I was about to punch him in the face, I noticed there were lots of people around, so I did not. At that point he rode away quickly. If it had been a Thai, I would not have even thought of hitting him as I do not fancy taking on about six of them. What I would like to know is, what would the likely outcome be if I had hit him? Would the BiB have been interested? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 He might just have hit you back with a weapon of some sort. Was he wearing a helmet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnniey Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 It is ok to ride on the sidewalk here. Are you a big tough guy? How old are you? You might just have gotten beat up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 It is ok to ride on the sidewalk here. Are you a big tough guy? How old are you? You might just have gotten beat up. No it is not. My friend just got nailed 400 baht for driving the wrong way on a road. He was swearing calling the BiB crooked and asking why they picked on him. I asked, did you not ride the wrong way? Yes, he said. well, I replied, you broke the law. Not an important law he replied. And this comes from a guy that is expected to defend the Kingdom and is allowed to carry a big gun. Anyway, he still doesn't get it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cpofc Posted September 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2013 What a mug's game that would be. I have been out of the 'fight game' for many years, after turning 60 this year. An old adage of mine. If you wish to avoid trouble, don't put yourself in a position where you are likely to find it. Calm down mate. You were not hurt. Dealing out your own summary justice on the footpath is not in your job statement. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chittychangchang Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 When in Rome! Wear a full face crash helmet with tinted visor then the BIB don't stop and fine you CCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewrooney Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'm guilty of doing this now and again, but I usually go pretty slow when I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Tamson Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Take a chill pill man, or get the hell out of here. What do you think punching this guy would have achieved? Do you think that it would have been on national TV the next day and suddenly no one rides their mc's on the sidewalk ever again in case some loopy farang punches them? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauGR1 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'm guilty of doing this now and again, but I usually go pretty slow when I do. I think Mr. possum 1931 is out there, waiting for you... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevvy Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 You can manage your anger and behaviour so that it is not violent. Violence is not okay, and in most cases is actually illegal You are the only person who can stop yourself from being violent, and yours is the only violence you can definitely stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurwait Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedghog Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 You should of played possum. Sent from my GT-P7500 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Tamson Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 {style_image_url}/attachicon.gif 2012-10-22 13.02.49.jpg Speed bumps on sidewalks - classic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg71 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 It isnt actually illegal ,when i went for my motorbike license i failed that question as i thought it was illegal myself .And to answer your question you would be done for assaulting him . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilgore Trout Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'll tell you what; if it had been me you punched you would have the opportunity to see just how corrupt Thailand really is. It's amazing what 100,000 baht can accomplish. I will ride my bike on the sidewalk just like everyone else; if you don't like it....go home! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang000999 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 So you wanted to take out all that pent up aggression on the farang because you know you can't try that on the Thais without being killed? Hilarious! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H1w4yR1da Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 It isnt actually illegal ,when i went for my motorbike license i failed that question as i thought it was illegal myself .And to answer your question you would be done for assaulting him .Yes. It's legal to ride motorbikes on the sidewalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorramone Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) I often have a big backpack (gym clothes & equipment). If I see a motorbike speeding down the pavement towards me, I turn sideways so just my big backpack is in his way. That way it will hurt him a lot more than it hurts me if he hits me, and he steers out of the way Edited September 3, 2013 by razorramone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I have to ride on the extra lane sometime. It's there to be used. It's the way the Thai's do it so I do it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitawatWatawit Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 http://static.thaivisa.com/forum//public/style_images/master/attachicon.gif 2012-10-22 13.02.49.jpgSpeed bumps on sidewalks - classicDon't be cynical. I always stop at zebra crossings on footpaths, don't you? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Monkey see , Monkey do 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krummi Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Probably all the people here who say it is alright to drive on the sidewalk are the first to call for people to hang high when overstaying a visa for 1 day or stealing a 20 Baht product from Tesco. Hypocrits!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom21 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 sidewalks must be a Bangkok thing most places do not have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Tamson Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 sidewalks must be a Bangkok thing most places do not have them. A sidewalk, or pavement, footpath, footway, and sometimes platform, is a path along the side of a road. Tom21 maybe only ever frequents jungles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indrid Cold Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 When driving in the city I just follow the rest of the traffic where im going and that is almost allways on some kind of road with many people runing around since the sidewalk is filled with various food stalls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewrooney Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'm guilty of doing this now and again, but I usually go pretty slow when I do. I think Mr. possum 1931 is out there, waiting for you... I'll keep an eye out! I don't think it was me, though, I'm in Bang Kapi and I haven't run down any other farangs lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H1w4yR1da Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 When in Rome! Wear a full face crash helmet with tinted visor then the BIB don't stop and fine you Another Einstein!Tinted helmet visors are illegal so you're likely to be stopped for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 He might just have hit you back with a weapon of some sort. Was he wearing a helmet ? No he would not, he would have been knocked off his bike, then I would have been on top of him. Yes he was wearing a helmet, I did not realise he was a Farang until he forced me out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 It is ok to ride on the sidewalk here. Are you a big tough guy? How old are you? You might just have gotten beat up. Yes, I am big, but no way am I what you would call a tough guy, or back in Scotland, a hard man. I do have some martial arts training years ago, but I would never survive in a fight with an experienced streetfighter, even if I was still in my twenties or thirties. But if anyone is behaving in a manner that puts your well being at great risk, then you take a chance. Do you approve of riding motorbikes on pavements whether the law allows it or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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