webfact Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Video: "Sleepy" Thai driver puts the car in cruise control as he takes a nap Picture: Daily News Thai social media went into meltdown when a video showed a car being driven by a man who had put the driver's seat right back. He was said to be sleeping while the car was going along. The clip showed the car apparently driver-less and it has been suggested that the man behind the wheel put it in cruise control. "Narawut Nakama Thongsong" had posted his experience on Facebook. Daily News Online spoke to him after the incident on Tuesday night caused much comment online. He said that while driving between Lat Prao and Prachacheun on Rama 7 Road he spotted the driver of the car half leaning out and he beeped his horn. The man looked as though he was nodding off and he wanted to alert him. But the next moment he had disappeared from view. Narawut reckoned he had put his seat right back and was sleeping while the car was in cruise control. At this point he got his girlfriend to start filming. He said it was very lucky there was not a crash as such terrible behavior would mean trouble not just for the driver but other road users and the general public. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-01-24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, webfact said: He was said to be sleeping while the car was going along. not unusual , lots of thais sleep while driving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossy Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 You gotta be kiddin' me . . . unless it's a put-up job, which would be even less surprising. How some people get their kicks in this sick country is starting to worry me. A student prank, likely as not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 14 minutes ago, webfact said: Thai social media went into meltdown No it didn't... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotBenz8888 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 12 minutes ago, YetAnother said: not unusual , lots of thais sleep while driving It's not uncommon for taxi drivers to fall asleep at red light. Their driving is basically that of a zombie, half asleep half awake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 I call BS Car would crash in a few seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, stanleycoin said: I call BS Car would crash in a few seconds. Comedy Cambers will take him off the road within a few cars lengths... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 37 minutes ago, webfact said: Thai social media went into meltdown What? Again? Thai social media needs better insulation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Bluespunk said: What? Again? The Thai social media needs better insulation... the only thing 'melting' would be the asphalt, after he crashes and burns... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 1 hour ago, webfact said: Thai social media went into meltdown Shallow <deleted> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsensam Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Thai social media went into meltdown when a video showed a car being driven by a man who had put the driver's seat right back. what evidence is there of any social media 'meltdown'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Maybe Nick Nack was driving................anyway apparently theres a Dwarf Shortage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 31 minutes ago, RotBenz8888 said: It's not uncommon for taxi drivers to fall asleep at red light. Their driving is basically that of a zombie, half asleep half awake. But without the intelligence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotBenz8888 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 10 minutes ago, samsensam said: Thai social media went into meltdown when a video showed a car being driven by a man who had put the driver's seat right back. what evidence is there of any social media 'meltdown'? I can agree on Media Meltdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myran Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 45 minutes ago, stanleycoin said: I call BS Car would crash in a few seconds. Plenty of newer cars have Lane Keep Assist and the ability to automatically adjust the speed according to the car in front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, Myran said: Plenty of newer cars have Lane Keep Assist and the ability to automatically adjust the speed according to the car in front. and that is what was going on here. Ok your right. More like a set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 6 minutes ago, Myran said: Plenty of newer cars have Lane Keep Assist and the ability to automatically adjust the speed according to the car in front. until the Motorways adopt even more complex shapes! even Scaletrix would have difficulty here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Just the Thai version of a self driving car. regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 I'm sorry, what is different with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 ZZZZZZZZZZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shady86 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 I'm pretty sure there is no cruise control option for this 500k junk. Its a Nissan Almera eco car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Stunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend49 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 12 minutes ago, holy cow cm said: Stunt Soon to be the new HUB of BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 17 minutes ago, shady86 said: I'm pretty sure there is no cruise control option for this 500k junk. Its a Nissan Almera eco car. Thai people have no use of cruise controls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shady86 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Thai people have no use of cruise controls.I doubt they even know how to use even there is that option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 44 minutes ago, legend49 said: Soon to be the new HUB of BS. It's been that for the last 21 years that I know of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 45 minutes ago, holy cow cm said: Stunt Yes, i think you right. We see many stunts on the roads of Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 It seems safer than letting them control the vehicle, bravo to Thailand for commencing the era of abysmal intelligence (AI) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 This is what i reckon is going on. Somchai and his mate have got a dash cam that has a rear view cam as well. Somchai is steering the car using the rear view cam, now mounted on the dashboard. whilst viewing the main cam screen below eye level. somchais mate maybe holding the dash cam for the driver, other car is in on it as well. Or the driver is viewing the main Dash cam through his smart phone. would be a bummer if he lost the signal !!!!!!!!!!!! What you think ? It's a fix !!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Myran said: Plenty of newer cars have Lane Keep Assist and the ability to automatically adjust the speed according to the car in front. plenty of roads have got the markings totally missing, worn away, does it work then............I have it but never used it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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