Motorcyclist ‘manually adjusts traffic light’ in Phuket
On 13 May, a clip posted on Facebook of a motorcyclist “manually adjusting” a traffic light in Thailand went viral, with netizens marveling at what looked like a clever trick.
In the clip, the motorcyclist can be seen driving up next to the traffic light at a quiet intersection.
He then gets off his bike — parking it for a short while next to the road divider — before giving the traffic light a little tap.
Source: Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์ on Facebook
After returning to his vehicle, he looks behind him and gives a cheeky smile while pointing at the light he had just tapped.
Source: Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์ on Facebook
Soon after, the light turned green, allowing both him and the motorcyclist behind him to carry on their merry way.
Source: Source: Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์ on Facebook
According to Phuket Times, the incident occurred in Phuket at the Samkong intersection.
Keen-eyed netizens notice peculiarity while others marveled
The video left some commenters impressed, with one local even admitting that he was not aware of such a “trick”.
Another netizen lamented the fact that, even on non-peak periods where there is little to no traffic, motorists are still expected to wait for 100 seconds.
Source: Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์ on Facebook
Meanwhile, some eagle-eyed observers said that the motorcyclist’s trick was most likely just a lucky coincidence.
One netizen pointed out that there was 16 seconds left on the traffic light, which was visible on the display at the start of the clip.
They added that the light turned green around the same amount of time later.
Source: Khaosod English on Facebook
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Featured image adapted from Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์ on Facebook.
