Just to add
What is the age some one can ride a bike in Thailand
I lost count of the very young boys and girls on bikes, some cant be more than 12
Going 3 on a bike is the normal for a lot of girls, as my gf says it safe to do, it got to be wrong.
Sitting side saddle is just not how to ride a bike, but it seen every day so many times
And these are the Motor bike taxi chaps; u would think they know better.
Every time my gf say we go on bike taxi, I say yes but only if they give me helmet to where. 32 times we have gone tuk-tuk as never do they offer me a helmet, but put one on themselves
And these are GOOD drivers????????? I sorry I not think so
I have been riding a bike for 15 years and would never happy ride in Thailand. but have done so with my helmet, and boots from home (now that is good advice)
I have seen to any crashes, lost a good friend to when a car hit her while she was standing on the path.
The car drivers are not much better, and going by taxis in bkk there no MOT. How do they tell how much fuel they got when the gauge does not work beats me?
But I think the idea of telling stories of the good times that can be had, the freedom it give the adventure, If you ride safely has to be applauded. But watch out for the mad other divers; they will always be one coming up behind you
If you ride, stay safe, always look around before any movement even if you know you have the right of way
Nice idea, but may be the way it was put could have been better
Martin J