Bedwyr Says:
December 2nd, 2007 at 3:49 pm
The reasons for this are complex and negate the delusuonal self-image that Thais have.
Firstly, Thais are relatively unintelligent (average IQ measured between 87 and 91 as opposed to UK and America measured between 100 and 104), So they probably couldn't work out what to do and stood (as Thais often do), stunned and confused.
Secondly, Thais have a very low level of personal responsibility to society, including helping others with problems. This is manifested in so many ways, from the feudal society in Thailand to the way the Thais drive on the roads.
Thirdly, Thais have a real problem projecting consequences (playing the 'what if' game if you like). They are never taught to use reasoning ability in schools, they are only taught how to repeat by rote and do as they are told. In this case, there was evidently nobody there to tell them what to do, so… they didn't do anything.
And fourthly Thais are culturally disinclined to give a shit about anyone they either don't know or whom they are not related to (or indeed if they don't think they can reap an advantage from helping as would be the case for example with someone rich – who wouldn't be young and riding a motor cycle anyway). I would speculate that nobody in the crowd of dolts at the scene actually knew the lad.
Sad but true. How do I know? Because the Thai is pretty easy to understand, another point of variance to their self-image. They are simple and largely stupid folk, which suits the feudal barons just nicely.
Interesting you mention the stupid sod had a head wound. Was there a crash hat? Didn't think so. And he was probably riding like all Thais ride motor cycles – recklessly. Sorry, but in my book it serves him right and I wouldn't lose a moment's sleep for not helping. A few less motorcyclists on the road wouldn't hurt anyone – except the motorcyclists.