mercman24 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 why are thais so dam impatient, ok, we all see them jumping traffic lights, think they can beat a train at a crossing, anyhow today i was about to queue for petrol and this dick shot in front of me, (yes he understood english) lol ( a mans lower appendish was mentioned) anyhow the pump area was coned off, so i slid right, and was in and out, now the funny bit, the guy at the front of the left lane has a sidecar, and he was filling up loads of jerry cans with petrol, i bet i was well on my way home before this jerk got served, just another funny day from Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanW Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Unbelievable. Yep most can't wait for a second. It's a strange mentality alright! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Thats terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guderian Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Don Mega said: Thats terrible. Yeah, where's Section 44 when you really need it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyW Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 5 hours ago, NormanW said: Unbelievable. Yep most can't wait for a second. It's a strange mentality alright! Yet very rarely on time for anything....strange indeed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 yes …. I see it driving in and out of PTT daily, just go to Big C and watch the parking lot for 10 minutes. Thailand …. gotta love it for what it is ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petemoss Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Pulled into a petrol station when I first moved to Thailand. As I waited patiently for the person in front of me, a large Thai guy on a scooter swept into the station and positioned himself in front of my car. I leaned out of the window and pointed out to him that I was next in the queue. He turned round, jabbed his finger in his chest and shouted angrily at me, "I Thai!". I quickly replied to him, "I farang, now <deleted> off." Which he did, muttering under his breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 I have found the same thing happens in gas stations as in the so called Express lanes at Big C. If there are 2 or more pumps or tills, they want to queue at each individually, and are too impatient to stand in a single line waiting for one to become available. I have even had them bypass me as I stood at the line at passport control, to go stand right up the rear end of the person being dealt with. It is a obsession with self, and ignorance to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banglay Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 I use the same Patrol station all the time for both my Pick-up and Motorbikes .I usually drop a 5 or 10 baht tip .It didn't take long to train the Gas monkeys a new trick. Every time I now pull in there's a mad frenzied arm waving session of all of the attendants. I know some of you " Moaning Minnie's" will be saying you shouldn't "Tip" But it's a personal choice and it works for me ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Yes I use the ten baht VIP trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 12 hours ago, petemoss said: Pulled into a petrol station when I first moved to Thailand. As I waited patiently for the person in front of me, a large Thai guy on a scooter swept into the station and positioned himself in front of my car. I leaned out of the window and pointed out to him that I was next in the queue. He turned round, jabbed his finger in his chest and shouted angrily at me, "I Thai!". I quickly replied to him, "I farang, now f*** off." Which he did, muttering under his breath. Of course I agree with your reaction, I would most probably have said that same, but your sentence could easily have ended "and he pulled a gun and threatened (shot) me" and I ended up in hospital". They are lunatics, often fuelled by drugs and/or drink. despite my normal nature, I do try to remain calm when I meet idiots like that. Jai yen yen is a phrase my wife tells me several times a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 The other day I was in 7-11. I was putting money on my phone and also buying some items. I try to be as quick as possible but it was a transaction that was going to take 60 seconds, maybe 75. The guy behind me was hopping around, obviously impatient. I got halfway through my transactions and then said to the cashier, "No, let this guy go first. He looks like he is in a hurry." This, of course, mucked up the whole process as I was halfway through. It also caused another 20 seconds of delay to the hopper. Both the cashier and the hopper agreed I should finish my transaction. The hopper stopped hopping. Rather than confronting, which as one poster stated, can definitely lead to escalation due to drink and drugs, sometimes it is better to point out what you observe and suggest a wacky solution. They then see the absurdity of their behaviour and paucity of their manners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 23 minutes ago, jacko45k said: I have even had them bypass me as I stood at the line at passport control What were you doing in the Thai nationals line ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBKK Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 They want to win, at all costs, that's Thais for you and they don't care if you were first and in front as this would never enter their consciousness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 There is rarely any sort of queue when I pull into service stations here. In fact I am often the only customer. What am I doing wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 19 hours ago, mercman24 said: why are thais so dam impatient They are born that way. It´s a part of their culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Thai's are slowly learning how to queue,all banks have ticket machines,and most, roped off queue lines,when i first came here in was like a rugby scrum,trying to get your bankbook into the basket in front of the cashier it used to be the same in the Post Office. regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 17 minutes ago, KittenKong said: There is rarely any sort of queue when I pull into service stations here. In fact I am often the only customer. What am I doing wrong? Drive in the exit, that might liven things up and pull up to the pump with your fuel cap on the wrong side !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Smith Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, cornishcarlos said: Drive in the exit, that might liven things up and pull up to the pump with your fuel cap on the wrong side !!! Which one's the exit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Which one's the exit?The one with the most cars going inside !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petemoss Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 1 hour ago, jacko45k said: I have even had them bypass me as I stood at the line at passport control, to go stand right up the rear end of the person being dealt with. I have found Chinese and Indians far worse for playing that little game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 14 hours ago, petemoss said: Pulled into a petrol station when I first moved to Thailand. As I waited patiently for the person in front of me, a large Thai guy on a scooter swept into the station and positioned himself in front of my car. I leaned out of the window and pointed out to him that I was next in the queue. He turned round, jabbed his finger in his chest and shouted angrily at me, "I Thai!". I quickly replied to him, "I farang, now <deleted> off." Which he did, muttering under his breath. You're not related to Ronnie Pickering by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petemoss Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, NanLaew said: You're not related to Ronnie Pickering by any chance? Ronnie who? Oh, you mean this Ronnie Pickering. (In white hoodie). No mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Samuel Smith said: Which one's the exit? Wait out on the road till you see another car coming out, then barge in past them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 23 hours ago, cornishcarlos said: What were you doing in the Thai nationals line ? Good point, maybe not Thai, looked it. Or was it check-in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 What really annoys me, and happens a lot, is when Thais go down the turn right lane at traffic lights, thus jumping the queue to go forward, then push into the go forward lane when the lights change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Pathetic mercman24. Do you think Lewis Hamilton won 6 GB Grand Prixs by letting anyone pull a stunt like this? Next time imagine it is Sebastien Vettell and shunt him into the gutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findlay13 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I was just at KFC the only one there and waiting to be served when a Chinese/Thai woman walked up behind me to the service line and said her order to the girl .I turned and said "Wait! I'm first" to the bitch ,and then placed my order in Thai loudly to the girl serving .The girl said "Yes" ,then served the bitch first "<deleted> it!" I said and walked away from the counter while telling the bitch she was no good and very bad mannered . Cutting my nose off to spite my face? Yes, but ,I've spent half my time on and off here for 20 yrs and I STILL can't get used to the self entitled attitude they have in queues and on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanW Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 13 minutes ago, findlay13 said: I was just at KFC the only one there and waiting to be served when a Chinese/Thai woman walked up behind me to the service line and said her order to the girl .I turned and said "Wait! I'm first" to the bitch ,and then placed my order in Thai loudly to the girl serving .The girl said "Yes" ,then served the bitch first "<deleted> it!" I said and walked away from the counter while telling the bitch she was no good and very bad mannered . Cutting my nose off to spite my face? Yes, but ,I've spent half my time on and off here for 20 yrs and I STILL can't get used to the self entitled attitude they have in queues and on the road. Good for you. I would have just walked away without paying as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthai Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Multiply that by Few hundred thousand. Is that one of the many reasons tourism might be down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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