Driving in Thailand can be an unforgettable experience... but not always for the right reasons. In this podcast, I share a recent motorbike accident in Phuket that left one man seriously injured, and why it reveals a bigger issue...
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Timecodes0:00 – neighbors’ crash0:31 – Taxi driver’s actions 0:40 – Victim’s condition & surgeries1:09 – Reason for sharing & local crash statistics1:18 – Experience passing Thai driving exams1:45 – stopped by police almost daily2:02 – Police bribes & local driving habits2:22 – Hypocrisy: foreigners vs. locals treatment3:16 – Fully compliant yet still stopped3:37 – Details of the injured motorcyclist4:22 – Consequences for the motorcyclist4:59 – Closing thoughts