Bangkok Barry Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 33 minutes ago, spidermike007 said: Real men accept responsibility when they create problems. Real men are able to accept blame when they do something really dumb and inane. Real men behave like men, and not adolescents. Real men do not do everything in their power to deflect, blame, and distort the facts. Small men do the opposite. Nothing is ever their fault. It really is no different than a small child denying point blank that they did something wrong. Where we come from, after the age of six or seven most of us learn to own up. It's called maturing. In Thailand, the maturing part doesn't happen. Thais are too afraid of losing face and therefore are incapable of advancing beyond the actions of a small child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt1591 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Although this clown is full of bull, I have to say I have been really surprised with some of the routes my Garmin GPS has chosen. I have driven what could be considered "off road", passed through parking lots, and come across dead ends. There is a minute chance that the GPS did point him this direction, and he was too drunk to know better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Would this be consider a new excuse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE1 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 If there is a left turn just after the level crossing , the GPS will tell you to " turn left now " which I presume is what this muppet did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt1591 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 24 minutes ago, thailand49 said: Would this be consider a new excuse? Assuming you are referring to my post, I did say he was too drunk to know better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 6 hours ago, ratcatcher said: If you look at the photo again, the concrete structure to the right is carrying a railway line. HSR will also be above grade and the lowing herd and away from incapable drivers like this one. . I think you fail to take into consideration the Thai determination of trying to get the car 30 feet up in the air on the tracks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallen52 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Right now, turn left. Must say that I've had a few one sided discussions with the GPS from time to time. The worst one is getting on the motorway to pattaya coming back from Sakeao. The signs say keep left. The gps stays keep right. Many a u turn there. GPS is correct. Keep right then go to the left. Tollway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejets Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Never forget the story from my uncle who was a train driver back in the 80's. Pair of 1/2 drunk twits turned up at a west Qld property asking directions. Drover said yeah, just follow the track here until you get to the local pub, which they did to the letter. Uncle came round the corner and cleaned up the Morris 1100 which was slap bang in the middle of the tracks. Luckily they saw the train coming and had enough sense to get out. 1100 became a rear engine model in a matter of seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 10 hours ago, worgeordie said: That's the 2nd driver using the railway tracks in just a few days, so interesting times ahead if when or ever they get the fast trains in operation.I expect they will be fenced along both sides of the track, but they will find a way to cross or even get onto the tracks. regards Worgeordie Apparently the fast train will be elevated, but I expect the pillars could still take a hammering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nauseus Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 It's quicker by rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 58 minutes ago, Curt1591 said: Assuming you are referring to my post, I did say he was too drunk to know better. It was just a sly remark, basically Thais when in an accident come up withe excuses, like brake failure etc etc so the remark was basically are they going to blame the GPS now? On another note, I've always felt GPS like talking or Texting should be forbidden it is an distraction especially when drivers or moving. I see everyday an common practice drivers in cars, motorbikes, on phones, texting why because they can there is no enforcement zero. Daily I see motorbike delivery drivers like Grabs using their phones GPS to find locations while moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grusa Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 9 hours ago, worgeordie said: That's the 2nd driver using the railway tracks in just a few days, so interesting times ahead if when or ever they get the fast trains in operation.I expect they will be fenced along both sides of the track, but they will find a way to cross or even get onto the tracks. regards Worgeordie It's much easier if you take the tyres off. Then you are a locomotive. The Japanese had such things in Thailand a few years ago. There is nothing new under the sun. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road–rail_vehicle?wprov=sfla1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 14 minutes ago, Grusa said: It's much easier if you take the tyres off. Then you are a locomotive. The Japanese had such things in Thailand a few years ago. There is nothing new under the sun. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road–rail_vehicle?wprov=sfla1 I guess the allies had the same idea. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jeeps_adapted_for_running_on_railway_tracks_head_southwards_from_Mandalay,_Burma,_21_March_1945._SE3615.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt1591 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 37 minutes ago, thailand49 said: On another note, I've always felt GPS like talking or Texting should be forbidden it is an distraction especially when drivers or moving. Yes: My GPS is almost as distracting as my speedometer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisKC Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Maybe he was chasing a Ferrari (in the other incident) and thought a short cut along the track... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 10 hours ago, Vacuum said: So he blindly followed the GPS anad didn't realized that he was driving on the railroad? He should stop drinking as he obviously can't handle alcohol. Better to stop driving. Leave the driving to Grab, and concentrate on what you enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwikeith Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 13 hours ago, TConthePC said: Blames his gps, yep. GPS = General P*sshead State. got to blame something, glasses might be a more appropriate blame, glasses of whiskey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark mark Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Way to GOOO Mannnnn !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tops Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 In several Western countries it would mean serious jailtime. In several countries in the Middle East it would mean death penalty by deheading !!!! In Thailand about 500 THB fine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inn Between Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Step 1: Start car Step 2: Turn on GPS Step 3: Turn off brain Step 4: Drive car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 18 hours ago, TConthePC said: Blames his gps, yep. GPS = General P*sshead State. Be fair, he probably had the English version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 not my fault honest no enough Samsung tonight and I blame the gps.lets hope the police and insurance take it easy on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 10 hours ago, NE1 said: If there is a left turn just after the level crossing , the GPS will tell you to " turn left now " which I presume is what this muppet did. Without powers of observation it seems, I know some roads here are atrocious, but not as bad as it would have felt the minute you were on the rail line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbiology Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 hey! take it easy on the guy. his life is clearly coming off the rails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 GPS on line !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Too bad the trains were not running, as the picture would have been a bit different. They guy was lucky in many ways, as he only may be charged, but not likely. Thailand! Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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