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Oberkommando, on 2012-02-11 10:38:47, said:

Scott, on 2012-02-11 10:29:27, said:

Drivers run away to avoid vigilante justice.  I've seen it happen.  Whether a driver was at fault or not, it's quite common for those around to beat them silly.

I don't condone running away, but it's more than just simple cowardice.

I beg to differ. It stems from the usual lack of responsibility and culpability demonstrated at every level of society in Thailand.

In addition, I know the owner of a large haulage firm in Thailand that tells its drivers to flee the scene of an accident whenever possible. More shockingly, he told me that drivers involved in a serious accident are advised to "finish the job" in order to protect the company and themselves.

I would warrant that many van drivers are similarly advised by their employers.

' '  I beg to differ. It stems from the usual lack of responsibility and culpability demonstrated at every level of society in Thailand. ' '

And the paymaster the prime example, nor morals whatever , worst possible role model

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Limit to 120kmh......outstanding

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thaicbr, on 2012-02-12 00:44:30, said:

RIP to the people.

I gotta ask WHAT is the maximum speed allowed on Thai roads..
I have only ever seen 90kmh signs (i do not go on Thailand's single motorway much)

On some roads the limit is 120kmh.
jb1

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Oberkommando, on 2012-02-11 13:11:52, said:

OzMick, on 2012-02-11 13:00:41, said:

When it comes to mini-vans, Just Say NO - preferably in emphatic four letter words.

No different to riding in a taxi, bus or any other road transportation within Thailand.

The van drivers rightfully have a bad rep, but taxi drivers, bus drivers and other drivers with passengers are equally irresponsible, untrained and unqualified and are just as likely to be involved in accidents.

The driving test is unreal here, even if you fail then 1000bt changes it to a pass; that's if you can be bothered to take a test in the first place!