Popular Post prk888 Posted April 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2020 I started a thread Dec 27th 2015 suggesting it was crazily dangerous to open U-turns opposite MAKRO Sukhumvit. 257 posts, 18 pages and thread ran for a year. It is now proclaimed that the southbound U-turn will be closed permanently. Common sense rules at last. Took 4.5 years but thank you. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk888 Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 Quote Northbound U-turn also being closed An uninterrupted, straight race track for the boy racers from Tesco traffic lights to Boontaworn traffic lights 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 i noticed that the other day. U turns in the fast lane is crazy anyway 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 12 hours ago, prk888 said: Northbound U-turn also being closed An uninterrupted, straight race track for the boy racers from Tesco traffic lights to Boontaworn traffic lights Something happen to the lights at Pattaya Tai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 13 minutes ago, topt said: Something happen to the lights at Pattaya Tai? I saw something near those lights once....a boy racer zoomed past me in his go faster car and did an almost 360 degree doughnut about 100 meters in front of me..he almost ended up in the central ditch..I was laughing but my wife said why did you stay so close to him ? we where 100 meters apart ohh never mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 12 hours ago, prk888 said: Northbound U-turn also being closed An uninterrupted, straight race track for the boy racers from Tesco traffic lights to Boontaworn traffic lights You should hear them racing along the Sukhumvit near Ambassador and Yacht club near where the motorway will eventually join up nice new tarmac and very straight...but not very safe at all U-turns, dogs, pedestrians...me !!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 1 hour ago, topt said: Something happen to the lights at Pattaya Tai? Other way mate.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 10 minutes ago, jacko45k said: Other way mate.... Not if Boontawarn (as was called) is the big home improvement store nearly at the Highway 7 entrance - where the tunnel comes out - and going northbound. If southbound then the lights with the wat on the opposite corner - is that wat called Boontaworn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 (edited) 24 minutes ago, topt said: Not if Boontawarn (as was called) is the big home improvement store nearly at the Highway 7 entrance - where the tunnel comes out - and going northbound. If southbound then the lights with the wat on the opposite corner - is that wat called Boontaworn? That is called Boonthayorn, just South of Homepro. Yes he means heading south, from the Threpassit lights, near Tesco . Next lights at the Wat, soi Boonkanjana. Edited April 4, 2020 by jacko45k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehs818 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Before the U-turn was created so close to Makro on Sukhumvit Road, there was a U-thrun already in use just 30-40 meters south of that location. It was perfectly functional and in a good location for getting to Makro. Why it was moved to where it was just closed at is beyond my understanding. In the West we like to say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". Here it's more like, "how can I make a good commission" no matter whose day it ruins. Hahah... TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, ehs818 said: It was perfectly functional and in a good location for getting to Makro. If I recall correctly there were quite a few serious accidents, caused by people trying to get into Macro pulling onto Sukhumvit and then going across 3 lanes to get into the entrance. Fast moving traffic on Sukhumvit is more important than getting people into the shops. Edited April 5, 2020 by jacko45k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 7 minutes ago, bahtboy said: I was very nearly one of the casualties here while pedalling my bicycle close to Makro. Car coming from U-Turn into Makro nearly wiped me out. These folks seem to delay pulling out, making up their minds, until it is just about dangerous! And are often only looking one way..... I have been subject to the left turn moron myself on my motorbike.... not checking their inside... or maybe not giving a damn. U-Turns on major roads are deadly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 (edited) 34 minutes ago, jacko45k said: I have been subject to the left turn moron myself on my motorbike.... not checking their inside... or maybe not giving a damn. U-Turns on major roads are deadly... On the other hand, as a car driver, I am continually amazed at the number of motocy riders that insist on trying to overtake me on the inside when I have been clearly signalling for 100m my intention to turn left!! And then there's the equally moronic that do it when I am signalling that I am pulling into the right lane, with plenty of space to spare. My philosophy is, "I'm in a car, I won't get hurt, I have insurance, I'm all right Jack. Enjoy your stay in hospital." Not getting at you personally jacko, just venting! Edit: I never use that U-turn at Makro, I always go down to the lights at Soi Wat Boon to U-turn and come back to Makro. Edited April 6, 2020 by LongTimeLurker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, LongTimeLurker said: Not getting at you personally jacko, just venting! I believe you.... My favourite is cars accelerating to get past me on my bike, then braking hard infront to make a left turn. Why the heck not just drop in behind! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 1 minute ago, jacko45k said: I believe you.... My favourite is cars accelerating to get past me on my bike, then braking hard infront to make a left turn. Why the heck not just drop in behind! Guilty!! In the long distant past, 25 years ago when my mate, a motocy rider, pointed it out to me. Now, no, I have too many friends that ride motocy, and bicycles, and give them a wide berth when passing or turning. But if they are coming the wrong way down the street. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, LongTimeLurker said: Now, no, I have too many friends that ride motocy, and bicycles, and give them a wide berth when passing or turning. But if they are coming the wrong way down the street. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. That is why I don't keep to the extreme left (gutter) here, it is for people coming the other way and entering from the left without looking Edited April 6, 2020 by jacko45k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk888 Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 The southbound U-turn to go north is blocked. The north bound U-turn to go south is still open. Today at 10.30a.m. 3 cars pointing south were queueing in the fast lane to go north by using the open south bound U-turn ! Unbloodybelievable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 On 4/15/2020 at 11:04 AM, prk888 said: The southbound U-turn to go north is blocked. The north bound U-turn to go south is still open. Today at 10.30a.m. 3 cars pointing south were queueing in the fast lane to go north by using the open south bound U-turn ! Unbloodybelievable Yes, although there are less vehicles on the road, the number of bloody idiots has not decreased any. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susco Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 On 4/15/2020 at 11:04 AM, prk888 said: The southbound U-turn to go north is blocked. On 4/15/2020 at 11:04 AM, prk888 said: Today at 10.30a.m. 3 cars pointing south were queueing in the fast lane to go north by using the open south bound U-turn ! Do you ever read what you write? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Susco said: Do you ever read what you write? If you know the junction it does actually make sense...... The open south bound U-turn is when you are heading north and turn to go back the other way - south. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 16 hours ago, Susco said: Do you ever read what you write? It makes sense but requires perhaps reading twice or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk888 Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 OK gentlemen, seems TOPT knows that junction and understood the post so why don't you describe what I saw in your own words. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susco Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 17 hours ago, topt said: If you know the junction it does actually make sense...... The open south bound U-turn is when you are heading north and turn to go back the other way - south. The southbound U-turn to go north is blocked by using the open south bound U-turn So you think it makes sense to contradict yourself in one and the same post? Which of the U-turns is called South or North bound is up to discussion or maybe personal opinion, but if you call a particular one South bound, at least make up your mind if it is open or closed. Peace 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk888 Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 Ah ha ! It seems that English is your second language Susco and if so then all becomes clearer. However try as I can unfortunately your post #24 is really confusing to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk888 Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 At last ! Following yet another death yesterday at the still open U-Turn (the one those going north can u-turn to go south) I now see that that too is also closed off. Let's hope it also will be permanently closed now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk888 Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 Yesterday's thread informs that not one but 2 kids were killed on the 'Makro' U-turns which are now both haphazardly sealed off with steel barriers lashed together. This afternoon I watched as 2 young motor cyclists drove east- west & into the north-bound traffic across the now grassed-over original U-turns a few hundred meters south of the Makro ones. Killing zone just returned south again. I'm told the 'Authorities' do read TVF. Let's hope so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couchpotato Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 On 4/15/2020 at 11:04 AM, prk888 said: The southbound U-turn to go north is blocked. On 4/15/2020 at 11:04 AM, prk888 said: Today at 10.30a.m. 3 cars pointing south were queueing in the fast lane to go north by using the open south bound U-turn ! @Susco ...Do you ever read what you write? ______________________________________________________________________________ Mr Susco...in this case you should apologize to Mr prk888. What he says describes this U-turn area correctly. So maybe you should read before you write. As I said in an earlier post the same idiocrocy happened to me last week. Because the U-turn is a half moon shape, any cars or bikes that use it illegally must exit very slowly, as they must thread their way through it. NOTE::: But I've read that it is now closed off--best way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susco Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) 18 minutes ago, couchpotato said: On 4/15/2020 at 11:04 AM, prk888 said: The southbound U-turn to go north is blocked. On 4/15/2020 at 11:04 AM, prk888 said: Today at 10.30a.m. 3 cars pointing south were queueing in the fast lane to go north by using the open south bound U-turn ! @Susco ...Do you ever read what you write? ______________________________________________________________________________ Mr Susco...in this case you should apologize to Mr prk888. What he says describes this U-turn area correctly. So maybe you should read before you write. As I said in an earlier post the same idiocrocy happened to me last week. Because the U-turn is a half moon shape, any cars or bikes that use it illegally must exit very slowly, as they must thread their way through it. NOTE::: But I've read that it is now closed off--best way. Go away potato And before someone start again about my English, it's pretty much up to scale. There is a South bound u-turn where cars can turn to go back north. That one was CLOSED on 15 April. There is a North bound u-turrn where cars can turn to head back south. This one was OPEN on 15 April and is just very recently closed. On 4/15/2020 at 11:04 AM, prk888 said: Today at 10.30a.m. 3 cars pointing south were queueing in the fast lane to go north by using the open south bound U-turn ! How can 3 cars be queueing to go north by using a south bound u-turn that is blocked? On 4/15/2020 at 11:04 AM, prk888 said: The southbound U-turn to go north is blocked. Edited June 1, 2020 by Susco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couchpotato Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Susco said: Go away potato And before someone start again about my English, it's pretty much up to scale. There is a South bound u-turn where cars can turn to go back north. That one was CLOSED on 15 April. There is a North bound u-turrn where cars can turn to head back south. This one was OPEN on 15 April and is just very recently closed. On 4/15/2020 at 11:04 AM, prk888 said: Today at 10.30a.m. 3 cars pointing south were queueing in the fast lane to go north by using the open south bound U-turn ! How can 3 cars be queueing to go north by using a south bound u-turn that is blocked? On 4/15/2020 at 11:04 AM, prk888 said: The southbound U-turn to go north is blocked. Ah Mr Susco--It was actually blocked just before 11am...so those 3 cars were probably the last to use the turn illegally...you must catch up. Anyway it doesn't matter anymore.. both blocked.. hopefully no more deaths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 An inflammatory post and a reply has been removed. An offensive post using unintelligible language has been removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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