At least the youths didn't shoot him.

Posted by Tbs on May 1, 2015 20:21

Ahh... so these little punks just happened to have a few big rocks handy to bust out some car windows... and these punks actually feel that they were justified in doing this. Just watch, this Swedish guy is just gonna take it in the shorts on this.

Posted by Richard Vickers on May 1, 2015 20:31

So did they have to stop and pick up rocks or do they normally drive round with prepared ammunition to throw at other road users?

I love driving, but hate driving in Phuket.

Posted by Steve on May 1, 2015 20:46

@Steve: I echo your sentiment - but qualify it by adding not just on Phuket, but sadly all over Thailand.

Even with more hands on policing in the area I live, the driving standards have significantly deteriorated with road rage becoming more & more prevalent. It has got to the point where after witnessing 3 accidents & hearing of 2 more involving Thai family friends, all within the past 4 days, I simply refuse to drive any more.

My girlfriend scoffed at me to begin with, then realized I was deadly serious. I explained that while my reflexes are still good, I can no longer anticipate the actions of others.

I never thought at the tender age of 60, I, who used to love driving, have become fearful to do so.

Posted by Logic on May 1, 2015 22:59

The length of that road is solid line so no passing. Hard to understand how he prevented them from passing - there was no right of way to do so.

If they were trying to pass they were committing an offence (on top of being helmet-less) so they were at fault from the start.

I have lost count of the near misses I have had on that road by reckless and impatient drivers.

Callous to say but I did laugh the time two undertook me, forgot about the bend and sailed into the gutter. Theey stood up so no point in stopping for a bashing.

Nice to see as usual you managed to slag off a comment @ Richard - time for your cocoa..

Posted by Mister Ree on May 1, 2015 23:12

What a lovely couple of welcoming Thai gentleman to meet. How proud their parents must be.

Posted by Discover Thainess on May 1, 2015 23:29

Steve - I totally echo your sentiment. "Going for a nice drive" is an oxymoron in Thailand.

Posted by Sam Wilko on May 2, 2015 08:38

Too young to name. Old enough to have a legitimate motorbike license?

Posted by expat tiger on May 2, 2015 09:46

Gee ED more and more you question one's use of English (get an education) the comment by Vickers has been used for years worldwide to mean losing money on the deal.

Posted by mike on May 2, 2015 10:02