webfact Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Chonburi again - this time it's a pick-up with a huge "package" Picture: Thairath CHONBURI: -- Thairath reporters posted a picture of what many will see as just another example of the scary nature of Thai roads. This time it was a heavily overloaded pick-up truck with several huge packages. The ancient and battered red truck was loaded four meters high with plastic for recycling. It was on its way from Pattaya to Sattahip in Chonburi province yesterday. Thai Rath opined that in these difficult economic times everyone is trying to scratch a living and safety is often obliged to take a back seat. But they were most concerned for other road users as the heavy load caused the pick-up to list badly and questioned what would happen if it took a bend at speed. Source: Thairath -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2016-11-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemorechang Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) Perfectly normal on the roads here. i would say there is still a bit more room on that pick up, for a few people to sit on top Edited November 15, 2016 by onemorechang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 52 minutes ago, webfact said: Thai Rath opined that in these difficult economic times everyone is trying to scratch a living and safety is often obliged to take a back seat. Yes, only in these 'difficult times'. It's usually safety #1 in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemorechang Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 All the time you have baht buses loaded up to the roof with School kids with the front of the bus nearly off the ground. running up and down the Sukhumvet every day Who cares about a pick up with cargo on it, over loaded. Ah yes, the stupid article above. Amazing Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdenner Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) Just wondering if it's one of the 37 million mentioned in an earlier article. Probably not, couldn't possibly be licensed in that condition. (Going by the test my vehicle has to pass every year). Does being poor and trying to scratch out a living really put these people above the law here. Also note that in typicle Thai fashion he is not keeping left! Which could help his centre of gravity problem 555 Edited November 15, 2016 by bdenner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Just been up to Roi Et and 30 children sat on top of the school bus is the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) A pickup with a huge package. Before reading the article I thought they were talking about a ladyboy or male escort. I was wondering if the package was bigger than the cops package. Edited November 15, 2016 by elgordo38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey4u Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 When asked why so much of a load, the driver replied its only plastic Its very light Thai logic at work Buy a pick up and use it like a 6 tonne truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Quote But they were most concerned for other road users as the heavy load caused the pick-up to list badly and questioned what would happen if it took a bend at speed. Excellent investigative question, Thairath. Shall we find out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtco Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratcher Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Sadly it is common on Thai roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennw Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 4 hours ago, onemorechang said: Perfectly normal on the roads here. i would say there is still a bit more room on that pick up, for a few people to sit on top Has to be ok, the front wheels are still on the ground ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Excuses for not take to mother in law for travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnx355 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Probably no plate , no insurance ......there are a few old pick-up truck similar to this one where I live in Chiangmai. They do not need inspection as they do no bother with the rest.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeab1980 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Did it crash???? Did it kill someone???? You PRESUME it's not tested (most trucks caashere can easily pass yearly inspection with things dropping off the body). Did it cause anyone on here any hardship????. People here have to make living not all have money to drink away. Not as lucky as Western people not have great paid jobs. Scratch a living best they can. How you think thai worker feels when see farang in brand new pick up lording it over locals. Time you all wake up and count yourselfs lucky to not have to scratch a few hundred bhat every day to feed family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemorechang Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) 4 hours ago, jeab1980 said: Did it crash???? Did it kill someone???? You PRESUME it's not tested (most trucks caashere can easily pass yearly inspection with things dropping off the body). Did it cause anyone on here any hardship????. People here have to make living not all have money to drink away. Not as lucky as Western people not have great paid jobs. Scratch a living best they can. How you think thai worker feels when see farang in brand new pick up lording it over locals. Time you all wake up and count yourselfs lucky to not have to scratch a few hundred bhat every day to feed family. Ha Ha, get away. Real Poor people don't have a pick up's , they only have a motor bike, if there lucky. Think you need to wake up, mate. As for your views about safety on the roads, you show your lack of Knowledge of what goes on , on the roads of Thailand. I some how think if that pick up hit you, maybe you would be singing a different tune. Is it only Falangs that have new vehicles in Thailand ? come on man , you cant justify that picture above. BTW think its about 64 a day die on the roads here, the driver in the above picture is typical of the i don't care attitude, that creates the 64 dead a day in Thailand. Edited November 15, 2016 by onemorechang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdgbb Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 12 hours ago, bdenner said: Also note that in typicle Thai fashion he is not keeping left! He's overtaking, that's why, in a typical fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelSong Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Just transporting as much plastic as he can for recycling. His contribution to save the planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook23 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 12 hours ago, rtco said: Perfectly legal according to the dl lessons i got in thailand. They are allowed to go high but not to go WIDE limiting the mirror view!!!! The load is ALSO allowed to stick out at the rear. I think up to 80cm or so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Not newsworthy, a daily sight on the roads. TIT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeab1980 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 6 hours ago, onemorechang said: Ha Ha, get away. Real Poor peoplyndn't have a pick up's , they only have a motor bike, if there lucky. Think you need to wake up, mate. As for your views about safety on the roads, you show your lack of Knowledge of what goes on , on the roads of Thailand. I some how think if that pick up hit you, maybe you would be singing a different tune. Is it only Falangs that have new vehicles in Thailand ? come on man , you cant justify that picture above. BTW think its about 64 a day die on the roads here, the driver in the above picture is typical of the i don't care attitude, that creates the 64 dead a day in Thailand. Firstly you are so wrong real poor people do have truck that old. seco Ndly im Not a man i Have plenty of knowLedge of thai Roads and driving. I canNot justify picture but i Would say man driving can. not hit by truck which was the point of my first post. Was you???? As for road deaths to many die but such is life to many die in not Needed war also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemorechang Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 1 hour ago, jeab1980 said: Firstly you are so wrong real poor people do have truck that old. seco Ndly im Not a man i Have plenty of knowLedge of thai Roads and driving. I canNot justify picture but i Would say man driving can. not hit by truck which was the point of my first post. Was you???? As for road deaths to many die but such is life to many die in not Needed war also. Ok girl, if you say so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 21 hours ago, onemorechang said: All the time you have baht buses loaded up to the roof with School kids with the front of the bus nearly off the ground. running up and down the Sukhumvet every day Who cares about a pick up with cargo on it, over loaded. Ah yes, the stupid article above. Amazing Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 20 hours ago, monkey4u said: When asked why so much of a load, the driver replied its only plastic Its very light Thai logic at work Buy a pick up and use it like a 6 tonne truck And to think drones will be the answer in the future to move goods. I am trying to picture that happening in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemorechang Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 1 hour ago, Bangkok Barry said: Yes, a fine example of how Thai society cares for its children. Thank you for the pic's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemorechang Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 5 minutes ago, jeab1980 said: Here we go againlets Go off topic so we can have another thai Bashing thread. Why you so worry about other peoples children And other peoples Buisness Think your being a bit silly now. Not a Thai bashing thread at all. just the truth, The truth can be painful at times. but when people except the truth, its the start of there greater understanding of the way of life, some never understand the importance of this and live there life in the darkness. And please don't add spelling mistakes to my post, when you quote me. i can do that all on my own, Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeab1980 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 38 minutes ago, onemorechang said: Think your being a bit silly now. Not a Thai bashing thread at all. just the truth, The truth can be painful at times. but when people except the truth, its the start of there greater understanding of the way of life, some never understand the importance of this and live there life in the darkness. And please don't add spelling mistakes to my post, when you quote me. i can do that all on my own, Thanks. Whatever you say man ps I never spelled your piat Post just quoted and tou Have changed thread from trucks to thai parents.get over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 A post in which the quoted reply had been altered has been removed as well as the reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khundon Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I suspect those sacks are full of Burmese workers, so not overloaded, as no such thing as legal Burmese. QED At least, that will be the drivers defence if caught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 It's brilliant-love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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