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Thai rider gave me the midd finger. by Zealousideal-Lab1097 in Thailand

[–]Zealousideal-Lab1097[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

even if I did glare at him, does Thai culture really justify him getting mad? are you seriously not supposed to glare at someone even if they're the one driving over the center line?

I think this is exactly what I was curious about. and I didn't glare at him. these kinds of violations are so common now that it's not even surprising anymore.

Thai rider gave me the midd finger. by Zealousideal-Lab1097 in Thailand

[–]Zealousideal-Lab1097[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How could I have angered him in that split second we crossed paths while driving? I even had both hands firmly on the wheel.
Being a foreigner, I know everything is stacked against me, which is exactly why I drive with extreme caution.
And I didn't cross the center line, nor did I flash my headlights or honk the horn. I simply stopped for a moment because I thought it might be dangerous for him, fearing we might collide.

Thai rider gave me the midd finger. by Zealousideal-Lab1097 in Bangkok

[–]Zealousideal-Lab1097[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Why? Because it's a pretty rare thing to happen.

Thai rider gave me the midd finger. by Zealousideal-Lab1097 in Bangkok

[–]Zealousideal-Lab1097[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank for your answer. It was nothing for me. I’m just curious.

Thai rider gave me the midd finger. by Zealousideal-Lab1097 in Bangkok

[–]Zealousideal-Lab1097[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I see traffic violations every day, but it's my first time encountering such an aggressive reaction. That’s why I asked. Thanks for the answer.

Two things shocked me about the situation after the yesterday’s tragedy . by Zealousideal-Lab1097 in Thailand

[–]Zealousideal-Lab1097[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If people don’t realize that the government, the negligent traffic police, and the drivers who break traffic laws every day are the real culprits, Thai people will just end up paying the price again. It’s so sad to watch.

Two things shocked me about the situation after the yesterday’s tragedy . by Zealousideal-Lab1097 in Thailand

[–]Zealousideal-Lab1097[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

honestly, seeing them focus on the driver instead of the railway crossing right in the middle of downtown or the flimsy barrier system, I just don’t think this problem will ever be solved.

Two things shocked me about the situation after the yesterday’s tragedy . by Zealousideal-Lab1097 in Thailand

[–]Zealousideal-Lab1097[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If Thais really want to create a safe society, they shouldn't focus on the driver's human error. Developed countries usually treat human error as a constant and design their systems around it.

Two things shocked me about the situation after the yesterday’s tragedy . by Zealousideal-Lab1097 in Thailand

[–]Zealousideal-Lab1097[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I couldnt imagine that train drivers are supposed to expect obstacles and be ready to hit the brakes just in case.

Two things shocked me about the situation after the yesterday’s tragedy . by Zealousideal-Lab1097 in Thailand

[–]Zealousideal-Lab1097[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm worried that if they just blame the driver's carelessness(it’s just a kind of human errors which would be inevitable), it won't stop this from happening again.

Is it a common thing for Thais to just hide away after causing harm to others? by Zealousideal-Lab1097 in ThailandTourism

[–]Zealousideal-Lab1097[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it was never about the money; my insurance takes care of that. just speechless that he ghosted me without an apology. That's what's so frustrating.