Elderly woman drives electric mobility scooter on busy road in Bangkok
An elderly woman was photographed riding an electric mobility scooter on a busy road in Bangkok, Thailand, during rush hour.
According to the Facebook page หมู่บ้านเศรษฐกิจบ้านฉัน “เขตบางแคบ้านเรา” the incident occurred at 4.50pm on 14 Sept.
The image showed the elderly woman driving the three-wheeled vehicle in the middle of the road, along the centre line.
Cars could be seen trailing behind her while a van approached in the opposite lane.
Source: หมู่บ้านเศรษฐกิจบ้านฉัน “เขตบางแคบ้านเรา” on Facebook
Woman’s actions raise road safety concerns
The netizen who sent the complaint to the Facebook page called out the “stubborn” elderly woman’s actions, saying it poses a problem for residents.
They added that the woman’s actions raise road safety concerns, especially because she did this during heavy traffic.
As such, they urged relevant agencies to address the issue of dangerous road use.
Khaosod also reported that some residents claimed to have seen the woman engaging in similar behaviour on multiple occasions.
Additionally, residents expressed concern that she could cause an accident if the behaviour persisted.
Netizen questions why elderly woman’s family let her drive on road
Following the post, many netizens shared opinions regarding the issue.
One Facebook user questioned why the elderly woman’s family allowed her to ride a mobility scooter on the road.
Translation: How did her children let her on the road?
Source: Facebook
Another person claimed the woman had been driving the vehicle on the road for three or four years, and no one could do anything to stop her.
Translation: She has been doing this for 3-4 years. No one could stop her.
Source: Facebook
Meanwhile, a netizen agreed with residents’ sentiments, saying the woman’s actions could cause trouble to fellow motorists.
Translation: It will cause trouble for others.
Source: Facebook
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Featured image adapted from หมู่บ้านเศรษฐกิจบ้านฉัน “เขตบางแคบ้านเรา” on Facebook.
