sipi Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 The first time I encountered this "Thai lack of spatial awareness" thing was... Years ago my wife (Thai) and I were desperate to get to the bank before closing time (in Bkk Chinatown), we simply had to get there with 5 minutes to spare. So; 30 metres from the bank front door there were 2 elderly gents blocking the footpath, having a good old chat. Facing each other across the footpath, with total inconsideration to the fact that no-one could get by without walking on the road in full traffic. Everyone was just standing there waiting for them to finish their leisurely chat. They had no idea. Yes, it is common.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP25 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Thais and other Asians in general walk slowly compared to westerners and don't pay much attention to what is around them. No, they aren't trying to get in your way. They don't realize you are there. They aren't interested in you at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frollywolly Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I'am not concerned about Thai people getting in my way. I am concerned about Thai people following me. Everywhere I go. I see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sustento Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Has the OP realised that the one common factor in all these collisions is him? All the Thais he's talking about seem to be able to manoeuvre round other Thais without too many problems... No Im afraid there's a least two of us but you keep on "pointing stuff out to us" if it makes you happy. good job youre here so we see the error of our stupid ways Do Thais collide with each other on a regular basis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrtoad Posted November 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2014 Yes Bwana... I think the OP us upset that the natives are not sweeping the walkway in front of him, and there is no one to fan him down as he strolls the pavements. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 OP, I don't mind the Thais getting around, on top, behind, sideways of me, but I hate those farangs that don't even say Hello to me in Tesco. Your attempt to derail the topic is noted Costas Well he hasn't started talking about milking, so that one is quite subtle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costas2008 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 OP, I don't mind the Thais getting around, on top, behind, sideways of me, but I hate those farangs that don't even say Hello to me in Tesco. Your attempt to derail the topic is noted Costas Sorry Crossy, considering the seriousness of the topic it was a bad attempt on my behalf. I'll be a good boy next time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) How can we tell if people are deliberately getting in your way on an anonymous forum? For all I know, I might not even have seen you in the street, let alone notice if people were deliberately obstructing you. My recommendation is to shout out "CROSSING" and draw the referee's attention to any obstruction SC Edited November 20, 2014 by StreetCowboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted November 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2014 You need a bicycle bell (or app on your phone). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijb Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Works better than a siren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 " I don't have a problem with other farangs crashing into me at the last second. " That just makes you racist then doesnt it. after all why the hell should they be walking near you in there own Country, its a scandal! Bit harsh aint it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 You need a bicycle bell (or app on your phone). Hilarious but id like an air horn or the klaxon on a ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) Has the OP realised that the one common factor in all these collisions is him? All the Thais he's talking about seem to be able to manoeuvre round other Thais without too many problems... No Im afraid there's a least two of us but you keep on "pointing stuff out to us" if it makes you happy. good job youre here so we see the error of our stupid ways Do Thais collide with each other on a regular basis? You have a look and see because I see them do it also in BKK especially when head is buried in phone/tab etc Edited November 20, 2014 by kannot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy chef 1 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Are you for real?I know exactly what he meansThere have been many threads on this topic before They can't seem to ride motorbikes in a straight line either Lol. I'm probably one of them because I seldomly ride in a straight line....unless of course I'm entering a bend, I. Which case I ride straight, ensuring that I cross to the wrong side.I've never seen a thread on someone claiming Thais get in their way when walking in the street. Time to breathe me thinks. didn't you say you stoped riding your bike pi$$ed....555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy chef 1 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Has the OP realised that the one common factor in all these collisions is him? All the Thais he's talking about seem to be able to manoeuvre round other Thais without too many problems... he also should change his name....because it seems he got problems with his movement... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExPratt Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I think the irritation levels depend on where you come from. I come from London and used the Underground for many years so I have that rushing to work walk anyway. Everywhere I go is like a mission , need to get where I am going quickly . When shopping I leave the missus and kids behind and have to keep stopping and waiting for them, So yes dawdlers do get on my tits a bit but Ive realized its me who is the inpatient prick ,rushing around for no reason 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATF Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Many years ago it was customary in Hong Kong to tap the back of someones shoes infront of you if they were walking slowly. The only thing I have ever seen Thais do and it's Thais from Upcountry is walk backwards without thinking what's behind them. Try getting on a bus faster than them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdanielmcev Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 My favorite is the way they step off the escalator and then just stop so everyone has to push past them. Also noticed this at the water park with slides. Get to the bottom and then just stand there grinning till someone comes down and hits them. My ex's Mom used to do that. And in doorways. Back in the US. She wasn't Thai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benalibina Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Walking head down....maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I'm always feeling as if I am half'a'clowns' act (Zig and Zag) missus is always randomly zigging all over my shoes as she tacks left and right into shops. and she never fails to scold me for her nails being scratched. ya just cannot win, even though the farang isn't even racing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 To be honest, if you don't pick up any bruises on the way to work, you're dawdling yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoza Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I have seen this many times and wondered whether they actually want to bump into you just yesterday a couple were walking a head of me and my wife, and they stopped turned around and walked towards us and just stopped side by side blocking the pavement, I first thought they were going to ask us something or maybe they would get in single file to allow us to get past but they just stood there as if we where invisible....they stopped where the pavement was at its narrowest .......go figure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 To be honest, I think they just don't give a shit whether they're in your way or not. Getting to where you want to go is your business. They're just going about theirs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I think the irritation levels depend on where you come from. I come from London and used the Underground for many years so I have that rushing to work walk anyway. Everywhere I go is like a mission , need to get where I am going quickly . When shopping I leave the missus and kids behind and have to keep stopping and waiting for them, So yes dawdlers do get on my tits a bit but Ive realized its me who is the inpatient prick ,rushing around for no reason I was like that when I first got here. I learnt to slow down. It's better for your mental wellbeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beau thai Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Cant say I have noticed thai getting in the way, but I have noticed (and my gf confirms) that it is customary to let the door go as you walk through regardless of anyone close behind you. Seems odd to me when courtesy and respect is taught at school, but it is done out of habit not rudeness as far as I can tell - and thais seem very surprised ( and pleased) when the door is held for them as they follow you through. Not seen this in any other country, so far..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 To be honest, I think they just don't give a shit whether they're in your way or not. Getting to where you want to go is your business. They're just going about theirs. Why not call out your planned route to allow them to know where to stand? "I'll be walking briskly on your left side, please stand clear!" Generally speaking, if you find that local traffic conditions frustrate you, then you're probably not walking appropriately for the conditions. I came to the top of the escalator, and some doddery old fool with an umbrella was trembulating his way off the top steps. I pushed past, caught my trailing foot on his umbrella, and went arse over tit. I hope he appreciated the humour of it, as there was no-one else there to do so. SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sustento Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Seems odd to me when courtesy and respect is taught at school, but it is done out of habit not rudeness as far as I can tell - and thais seem very surprised ( and pleased) when the door is held for them as they follow you through. You are assuming that 'courtesy and respect' are the same in Thailand as they are in the country that you went to school. Courtesy and respect are not absolute values - they vary as to where you were brought up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I've learnt a little trick, which my missus scolds me that I'll get myself in trouble for one day... ...we were walking down this not-so-wide path, and in front 3 BIBs, who thought they owned the road. So as we are approaching from behind - I make like a car "BLINK, BLINK, BLINK, BLINK, BLINK" as I indicated my trafficking intentions and Noah parted the blue ocean ahead I do it all the time now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Are you for real? There is a hint of troll in the air. If I were going to generalize about obstructions to the path (or more often the supermarket aisle), I'd blame it on the double-wide subsection of the population ... not to name names ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Are you for real? There is a hint of troll in the air. If I were going to generalize about obstructions to the path (or more often the supermarket aisle), I'd blame it on the double-wide subsection of the population ... not to name names ... It's the inanimate obstructions that bother me more. Sometimes the pavement is so congested with lampposts, broken phone booths, trees in massive concrete tubs etc that you have to walk in the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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