Driving habits in Thailand are appaling and most drivers are quite irresponsible and ignore simple safety rules. In contrast to the Thai's usual polite and peaceful behaviour, they become quite inconsiderate behind the wheel. Be very wary of your speed and always look out for bad drivers. Unlike many Western countries, it is very easy to pass a driving test here, so many drivers have little or no experience of driving either in town or on main roads. Many simply don't have a licence at all or any awareness of road rules. BE PREPARED AT ANY TIME FOR OTHER DRIVERS TO SUDDENLY PULL OUT IN FRONT OF YOU WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING, STOP WITHOUT WARNING, OVERTAKE DANGEROUSLY (AND ON THE INSIDE) AND IGNORE MOTORCYCLISTS. SOME PEOPLE JUST STOP AND PARK WHERE IT SUITS THEM, WEAVE THROUGH THE TRAFFIC WITH A DEATH WISH, RIDE THE WRONG WAY UP THE ROAD INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC and more.
From 'The Pattaya Guide', January 2009
I must say that we have come across all these behaviours (and worse!!!) while we have been here. Thailand is great in many aspects but driving here is sometimes scary. You can't help but be mind-boggled when you see some of the things we have seen on the road... I hope we don't start driving like they do :-P
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Mas então e actualizações?
Muito obrigado pelas prendinhas... O aeroporto já está a funcionar em pleno? Cá dizem que funciona a meio gás e tivémos receio de enviar já.
something tells me it should be better for you guys not to go driving arond in thailand without a VERY GOOD car insurance! seriously!!!!
Miss you two very very much!!!
Mtas beijokas
Andrea
Ola, ola,
Que é feito de vocês? Não temos notícias vossas desde o início do mês...ficaram retidos no trânsito? ;)
Espero que esteja tudo bem. Aproveito para pedir mais fotos e filmes também, pode ser?
Um beijo enorme e TANTAS saudades!!!
Olá,
Espero que não tenham sido apanhados por essa loucura!
Andam muito caladinhos... espero que estejam a preparar uma sessão do fotos/ videos toda gira para nós ;)
Fico à espera.
Beijo grande para vocês, cheinho de saudades!!!
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