rooster59 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Tsunami?! Run for your lives - it's only 700 kilometers to safety! Image: Thai Rath Facebook pictures of a tsunami warning sign in Rawai district of Phuket had the Thais having a laugh at the authorities' expense. The sign in English and Thai that advised about tsunami evacuation suggested going either way for 700 kilometers. Some people asked a tad ironically as to whether Bangkok was sufficient to get away from the giant wave or would it need to be Chiang Mai. Thai Rath said it was clearly a mistake and meant to say 700 meters but mentioned in their headline that foreigners were confused. Sarayuth Mallam said on Facebook that there really ought not to be mistakes in such important signage. Source: Thai Rath -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-08-12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Another fine example of idiots in authority...")) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 (edited) I dont believe the foreigners would be confused. Most understand the true meaning of incompetence and thainess after about 2 days in Lalaland Edited August 12, 2017 by Reigntax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadGeordie Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 So am I still safe here in Buriram? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Seems that the last disaster is totally forgotten and no lessons learnt....either by the Thais or the farangs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 7 hours ago, observer90210 said: Seems that the last disaster is totally forgotten and no lessons learnt....either by the Thais or the farangs.... History, or learning from it does not exist in Thailand. In every aspect of life, society and government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 9 hours ago, BigBadGeordie said: So am I still safe here in Buriram? Well you don't have to worry about a Tsunami... Safe ? Probably not !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 If they can get one of the local tuk tuk drivers to shot a hole just in front of the 7 as they drive passed it will read correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 9 hours ago, BigBadGeordie said: So am I still safe here in Buriram? Only while the wife is still out shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Ha Ha Ha another great sign. Good for a chukle. Thanks Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFLKrabi Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 12 hours ago, BigBadGeordie said: So am I still safe here in Buriram? I'm sure Uncle Newin has everything under control. I understand that I-Mobile stadium is actually a modern day version of Noah's Ark (but it's a secret!). That's why he lives so close :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiantFan Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 On the way back from the airport the other day I saw a good one. Something like village approaching, produce speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayadgw Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 This is not the only sign.. there are many.... do the authorities not check before printing?? brain dead!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 16 minutes ago, pattayadgw said: This is not the only sign.. there are many.... do the authorities not check before printing?? brain dead!! Yes, they check but have no idea what the are supposed to be checking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangyo1948 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 1 hour ago, GiantFan said: On the way back from the airport the other day I saw a good one. Something like village approaching, produce speed. And the ever present one "village approaching,reduce speed" and then NO village just empty road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Bangyo1948 said: And the ever present one "village approaching,reduce speed" and then NO village just empty road The village must have turned off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 So I am going to assume it was supposed to read 700 meters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumbleg Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Buy a blue "Niko" pen and put a decimal point in front of the 7....Job done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 How did anyone notice that without someone pointing at it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 1 minute ago, 55Jay said: How did anyone notice that without someone pointing at it? Notice the way people park their motor bikes .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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