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BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's transport minister got some advice from his mother when she learned he was going to bike the chaotic streets of Bangkok to open a bicycle campaign: "Bring your ID card. In case you get run over, they can contact home."......
For Bangkok bikers, gridlock intimidates, inspires
For Bangkok bikers, gridlock intimidates, inspires
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Re: For Bangkok bikers, gridlock intimidates, inspires
Recreational cycling seems to have taken off quite a bit over the last few years in Thailand and I see increasing numbers around Hua Hin every time I get out there. Many of them are riding expensive bikes so are obviously reasonably wealthy and I wonder how much rich kids studying abroad has added to the popularity of the sport.
I wouldn't claim it's exactly safe but in an urban environment I don't think it's any worse than using a scooter which many westerners in Thailand seem to be quite happy with.
I wouldn't claim it's exactly safe but in an urban environment I don't think it's any worse than using a scooter which many westerners in Thailand seem to be quite happy with.
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Re: For Bangkok bikers, gridlock intimidates, inspires
What I've also noticed is that by far the majority of the Thai cyclists wear safety helmets - a much greater % than you see riding motorcycles!!
Re: For Bangkok bikers, gridlock intimidates, inspires
Yes and I've also seen a couple of quite serious looking road race teams that from the look of them come from the military establishments in the area who are very well equiped.Dannie Boy wrote:What I've also noticed is that by far the majority of the Thai cyclists wear safety helmets - a much greater % than you see riding motorcycles!!