Captain Bonez wrote:I do admit that post is quite brutal, but I'm angry now and venting. It grinds my gears so hard when i see the amount of super unnecessary accidents and deaths on the roads here that could have been quite easily prevented with just a little forethought and consideration for others on the road. I've been hit by people before and that wouldn't have happened if they'd literally just learn how to use lanes, give way, and stop at a red light. That's all simple basic shit you learn fairly early on in your driving lessons. I've even been shunted from behind because some fool got in the 'left hand turn lane' where i was waiting to turn left, so he could try and go straight ahead instead and beat traffic. I just so happened to be in his way and he started to push me over so he could perform his illegal driving. He was quite clearly in the wrong yet he persisted in nearly knocking me off my bike, great logic.

Most Cambodians are such awesome, happy, nice people IMO who literally will give you the last spoonful of rice off their plate if you just so happen to be walking by and look hungry, if they could just extend that same courtesy and kindness to the roads, then it'd be a much safer and nicer place to drive. Unfortunately though i see the complete opposite in my 20+ commutes across the city every week and i dont expect really to see any change in driving styles anytime soon. The amount of SUVs i see steaming through a red light whilst the driver is using the phone is through the goddamn roof. Cops could make some good coin if they actually hopped on their bike and chased that dude down and had the balls to fine the driver, wouldnt be so hard to catch an SUV here either as it's hard for them to get through traffic.

John Bingham wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 7:19 pm Not trying to apportion blame here, just discussing safety. Two of the first Passapp auto-rickshaws I got here freaked me out with their driving. They are very low down compared to the trailer-style tuk-tuks, and the front wheel is almost below the driver so they can turn very quickly, and they are very nippy. I had this idea that they might be more structurally solid than the trailer ones, but then there was that accident near Independence where a large bike hit one and it landed on its roof, the back was completely crushed. Fortunately there were no passengers. Now this tragedy. I might be taking more of Passapp cars in the future, or just the older style tuk-tuks.

Anneal wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:13 pm My deepest condolences.

I have just been reading this site gathering info for a trip. But I saw this news and decided to check out the band. I purchased Electric Blue Boogaloo and listened to it twice on my bus ride home. I'm very happy I found the band but sad how I found them.

I created an account just to say that even though she's tragically gone, she and the band can still touch the hearts of new people.

sousadeyy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 11:43 pm Thought it would be an apt time to ask, as I am sure many people would like to see it too,

Does anybody know where its possible to view the documentary about Channthy? 'Rocking Cambodia: Rise of a Pop Diva' Can't seem to find it anywhere online!