Can be hazardous by walking on the sidewalks here in Bangkok
Public Safety: Defensive Walking!By: GAG
Well, I hate to be an "I told you so!! But I have heard through the "Grapevine" (otherwise known as the "Gossip Mill") that one of our numbers has switched membership in the "Type of Faarangs that live in Bangkok Club"
What!! You don't remember that there are two(2) types of Farangs that live in Bangkok! Well, here is the joke again!
...Two Farangs (Foriegners) are talking1: "Do you know there are two types of Farangs here in Bangkok?"
2: "No!... Really? Tell me, what are the two types?"
1: "Farangs that have fallen into a hole in the sidewalk, and those that haven't fallen into one yet! Ha! Ha!"
Yes!! One of our gang has fallen into a hole in the sidewalk and suffered an injury!! Please take note of the suggested precautions below.
The sidewalks here in Bangkok ... can be hazardous and most of the sidewalk areas are poorly lighted (if lighted at all!)
Not only do we have to be careful while walking along the sidewalks because of the uneven surfaces we encounter (also, watch out for grease on the sidewalk in areas where sidewalk food vendors are located), but, in some cases, there are very deep holes in the sidewalk ares. Some of the holes are actually covered by the sidewalk surface bricks held together only by the side friction of the bricks. (It is almost like a deadfall trap used to capture animals in the wild!)
So, be observant when you walk along! Be aware of the possible danger areas and exercise caution!!
Also, you have to watch out for vehicles. Vehicles actually on the sidewalk (mostly motorcycles and motorcycle taxis) and those vehicles driving very close to the curbs.
A very good practice to exercise at all times is --- "Don't walk close to or right on the roadway curb"
Why? ... Both trucks and busses have rear view mirrors that stick out quite far from the sides of the vehicles and if the driver has his wheels almost on the curb, it is very possible for pedestrians on the sidewalk, to be struck by the rear view mirror. The streets here in Bangkok are narrow and when large vehicles pass by each other, they invariably "hug" the curbs to be sure not to strike the oncoming vehicle. The driver is watching the oncoming vehicle and not the pedestrian standing or walking along the roadway ... So ...... Pedestrians Beware!
Practice Defensive Walking!!
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