Jonathan Fairfield Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Video: Was the young kid driving the car? A video of a car that appears to be being driven by a young boy has caused a lot of consternation online. The video was taken by Patthara Sirisuwan who was in another car at an intersection in downtown Ubon Ratchathani. The husband and wife can hardly believe their eyes as they peer out to see a young boy in the driver's seat of a car in another lane nearby. Their surprise is complete when the car speeds off with the boy seemingly at the wheel. No adult can be seen in the car. Online comment was rife with some believing that the parent of the child was sitting behind him or that perhaps it was even a left hand drive vehicle. Some even suggested there might have been two steering wheels. Most posters were in agreement that it was dangerous, however. Source: Sanook -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2016-11-05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezflip Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Drivers ed Thai style...and then we wonder why so many road accidents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 12 minutes ago, ezflip said: Drivers ed Thai style...and then we wonder why so many road accidents. You think the major cause of accidents is caused by children? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 1 minute ago, lust said: You think the major cause of accidents is caused by children? Lol Perhaps he means children in adult bodies... in other words: the typical Thai driver. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezflip Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 3 minutes ago, lust said: You think the major cause of accidents is caused by children? Lol That's not what I am saying. But, good one for spotting my error. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Trying for a world's record? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 10 minutes ago, lust said: You think the major cause of accidents is caused by children? Lol A lot of Thai's do act like children so maybe there is some relevance in that statement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brer Fox Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 24 minutes ago, Misterwhisper said: Perhaps he means children in adult bodies... in other words: the typical Thai driver. ;-) I wonder if he has a pistol under the seat to satisfy any possible loss of face. A small Beretta would probably be a good choice for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Don't doubt it happens (remember the little girl driving herself to school?), but calling BS on this one. That kid is all of 8 and wouldn't be able to reach the pedals for a start. He's also crunched up against the door, suggesting someone is probably by his side but slouched down. He also looks completely detached (not unlike 99% of Thai drivers ). It's a setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: Some even suggested there might have been two steering wheels. "Some" might want to think a little harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmacee Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) U see them ride around on motorbikes at 10-12 ..so natural progression to cars at 13-15 ...remember, as I'm told many times, this is Thailand .. Edited November 5, 2016 by rmacee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robcar Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Looks to me as though he's sat on the drivers lap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE1 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 I saw one kid a similar age to this sat on a guys lap driving a bus in Ratchaburi . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcnx Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 He will have a breakdown and be forgiven . Well , if he's rich . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 13 hours ago, lust said: You think the major cause of accidents is caused by children? Lol Many children are caused by accidents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berybert Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 He might be just a small child, but did you see the size of his hand on the steering wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayned Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Most likely a better driver than most Thais as he has not had enough time to learn the Thai driving style! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) 20 hours ago, lust said: Edited November 5, 2016 by kannot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatproblem Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I think the children have more sense than the adults,wait and the school will make them more stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminatorchiangmai Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 At least he stopped for a red light and looked in his mirrors when he drove away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mettech Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Perhaps I should try to put a monkey into my driving space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I have personally witnessed an ( est) 7 yr old boy driving a pickup truck whilst sitting on moms lap. The kid as was in full control of the steering wheel and mom the gears and accelerator. Yes ! this was on a very busy highway just outside Pattaya, and at 8.30 am when all the factory traffic is on the same highway. My daughter also attends a school, where at least one 12 year old girl ( M1 ) drives a car to school every day with no supervision. Is this kid driving the car on his own ? You bet he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonmoon Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Nothing to be surprised bout, just another day in Thailand. on the next driving accident cause by some rich kids . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riceyummm Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 On 11/5/2016 at 4:07 PM, rmacee said: U see them ride around on motorbikes at 10-12 ..so natural progression to cars at 13-15 ...remember, as I'm told many times, this is Thailand .. From six on up in my neck of the woods, usually a couple of friends on board also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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