Baerboxer Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 But we are not in Europe. Where is the "Thainess"? Why are we following Farang Democracy? What do you think connects the painting of white zig zag warning lines on roads with democracy? Do you think they had a vote which lines looked the nicest or were most effective? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berybert Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 What the hell is a zebra crossing? The road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnethoyes Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 We MUST have these white lines so the world will see that we are just as advanced and civilized as the west. We don't want anyone looking down on us because we don't look good ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiestyFarang Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 But we are not in Europe. Where is the "Thainess"? Why are we following Farang Democracy? There should be one global standard, for example like no entry, safer for everyone especially when they travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikiea Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Thaivisa You seriously need a huge facepalm emoticon for all the idiotic statements the police and generals-turned-politicians come out with. I mean really. This one is so stupid I can barely credit it. before the facepalm action whoever came up with this needs to take their head outta their keester,just issue tickets & fine these lawbreakers, inforce existing laws, stop with the bribes, promote police that do the job.:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbolai Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> I can see it now. There will be Thai drivers zigzagging back and forth trying to stay between the lines. alt=cheesy.gif width=32 height=20> Disagree, they are not able to stay between the lines, rather zigzagging to keep the white line in the middle of the vehicle. Point the car down the road and follow the white line, no driving or thought process required. Uh Uh update update In Thailand you drive on the left, unless you feel otherwise. It means that you drive ON the left points of the Zigzag. Opposite direction drives on the right zigzag points. Moto bikes in between. I hope this helps clarify this all in your mind and slows down the death rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran2698 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Um not really to warn us to slow down . They are there to tell us not to park here as it reduces visibility around crossing áreas . Both actually, and not to overtake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkyCowboy Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Zig-zag lines to confuse drivers into not killing pedestrians By Coconuts Bangkok Photos: AkaravutTV9 BANGKOK: -- Next time the roadway seems to go all wavy, it might not be your criminal drunkenness to blame. To warn motorists to slow down before pedestrian crossings and hopefully reduce the numbers of road-crossers killed on their feet, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will paint intersections with wild zig-zag lines as a new traffic-calming measure. Following numerous accidents, 15-meter-long, zig-zag lines will be painted before problem crosswalks, Suthon Anakul, Director of Traffic Engineering Office, said Saturday. Suthon explained that the zig-zag lines would trick motorists to think the roads are narrower, causing them to slow down. [read more...] Full story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co//2015/01/12/zig-zag-lines-confuse-drivers-not-killing-pedestrians -- Coconuts Bangkok 2015-01-12 we all care about this just like the Peds obey the no phone/messaging while crossing the street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkyCowboy Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 But we are not in Europe. Where is the "Thainess"? Why are we following Farang Democracy? There should be one global standard, for example like no entry, safer for everyone especially when they travel. Maybe if a drivers license real or fake is required hahaha and liability insurance uhhhhhh would reduce traffic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkyCowboy Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Can they explain where in the world do they have bicycle lanes painted on the sidewalks??? Folks, like/love it or leave it. Go home and look at your women hmmmmmmmmmm maybe u come back with a different attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyinasia Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 These markings might be common in Europe however something that is also common in European drivers but non existant in Thai drivers, is "common" sense. They have no respect for any of the road laws believe that the car is king. Until you change this attitude, placing brick walls around the crossing is the only thing that these idiots might stop for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Lane markings for when drivers have had 5 or 6 too many beverages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamalaRider Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 The Thai policeman doesn't even know the meaning of the zig-zag lines at zebra x-ings ... does not bode well The first police that sees the lines will probably track down the responsible and try to extort them for messing up the road. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutz Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Seems like the Thai cops confused the British zigzag line on the side of the road (to remind you not to park there) with the general zigzag line in the middle of the lane that warns you to slow down: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkey_rich Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 These morons do not even know what a straight line is let alone a zig zag. You will have most of them following the zigzag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fishin2 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 They will zig instead of zag....oh my head hurts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhamBam Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 'Hey, man. Come stand here and look at my crazy new artwork...........' SPLAT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 What a waste of white paint.. Like they give a rat's <deleted> about any other road marking in this place.. Enforce the existing bloody laws! They should use the white paint to redo all the zebra crossings here in Chiang Mai. They are totally disappearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonypace02 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 If they are meant to stop parking, why are they in the middle of the road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhamBam Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 If they are meant to stop parking, why are they in the middle of the road? side and middle or else they will park in the middle to avoid being on the zig zag . TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc46 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Nah that's only for all the drunk drivers so it will look for them that they drive straight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacChang Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 It helps improve Thailand's economy by increasing wear on the tires, and boosts revenue for rubber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcopops Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) Really...how stupid can you get? I really don't know where to begin.....did the gut go on holiday to UK? Actually I don't have time at present to fully extoll my total and utter contempt for this measure.... Quite simply a waste of white paint Edited January 13, 2015 by wilcopops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonuk Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Zig zags have nothing to do with speed !!! They are markings to show no parking or stopping zones before crossings etc. Moron should do a little reading before making plans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonuk Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 more common sense for them to ignore and/or blame for their ignorance. Impound their vehicles - then test their ability to drive - oh whats the point they kill with impunity they litter without thought they have ruined their own country and will NEVER even know that they were and are at fault, its everyone else!! let them live in their swill - once they all die off from malnutrition & poor hygeine, the entire region will be a cleaner, better place for the rest of us. You don't seem very friendly , more of a Thai hater . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empireboy Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Geez ...what about some Driver Education followed up with decent red-light camera instant fines together with loss of license I'm sure that would slow them down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) I rather assumed that the only purpose behind zebra crossings here was to make you an easier target when you step onto rhe white bits at night! Edited January 13, 2015 by JAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesofSmiles Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) To be fair, iconography does mean different things to different cultures. What's -weird is they noticed these lines, but completely missed the cars stopping at zebra crossings. Edited January 13, 2015 by MilesofSmiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 The zig-zags also restrict parking. But having drivers actually understand the signs and markings is fundamental to their efficacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Zig zags have nothing to do with speed !!! They are markings to show no parking or stopping zones before crossings etc. Moron should do a little reading before making plans. They are intended to slow traffic pre-crossing and to control parking too close to crossings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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