limbo Posted January 8, 2003 Report Share Posted January 8, 2003 A few years ago a few red lights went up on the ring road in Samui. They became the most dangerous spots on the island. What happened? The Thais who had no idea what a red light was for, just opened all blinkers on their car whilst approaching the red light and just moved on as if there wasn't a red light. There wasn't one before so why should they bother with it now was their attitude. It isn't that bad anymore, but I still look at all sides before I move my bike into gear at a green traffic light on Samui. Cheers, Limbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted January 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2003 I can rember driving to chiang rai with my MP GFS father and we slowed a little and went through a red light and i said look out @$*& ///he just said"police sleeping" same thing on the way back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straycat Posted January 9, 2003 Report Share Posted January 9, 2003 Uh, don't get me started when it comes to Thais and driving. After a recent 4000 km trip thru the country my opinion is firm: TWATS! That's the only way I can describe their driving style. Out the window goes any feature that may otherwise be described as typically Thai. It's very much a case of 'dua krai dua man (everyone looks after their own interests with no concerns for other). :: Anyhow, regarding red lights. Same 'rule' applies in Bangkok. After about midnight red is no longer red and you're 'free' to drive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jingjoh Posted January 9, 2003 Report Share Posted January 9, 2003 A friend once said give the Thais a uniform or put them behind the wheel of a car and they become complete and utter arrogant fukwits. So true! :: How do you get a licence here?? pay for it! You can elect to pay an extra hundred baht to skip the actual driving test! They give you the answers to scan before giving you the test! I would guess alot less than half actually have licences. They go on and on about the road toll and how they are trying so hard to fix it, what a load of bullshit. The latest reason is the economy, because its so good more people are dead! LOL If they actually cracked down and did something like impound all vehicles driven by unlicenced drivers/riders, then driving in Bangkok would be like New Years day every day! Wouldnt it be wonderful But no, they will continue to ignore the issues because to fix the problem would require real work and unfortunately that is in short supply here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted January 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 don't get me started Why don't they have driving programs in the schools..not to expensive . A few cones as roads and copies of all the rules. Oh i see my problem....hand out the rules there arn't any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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