Pattaya's Horn Problem: Foreigners Reflect on 'Insult' After Warning Beep Escalates
A road-rage incident in Pattaya involving a foreign driver and motorcyclists has highlighted a troubling aspect of Thai road culture: the perception of a horn's warning beep as a personal insult. Reader feedback suggests that a safety signal often escalates into confrontation.
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