00:00In a big city like Bangkok, there's a lot of chaos and traffic but still it was quiet on the
00:06road
00:06and no random Hongs and foreigners are surprised by that. Why is that? When people are running late
00:12or in a crazy traffic. One reason is cultural. Thai people are deeply rooted in the concept of
00:19There isn't really perfect English translation for that but it essentially means deeply considerate.
00:26In Thailand, honking is seen as rude or aggressive. Many drivers avoid using their horns to prevent
00:33conflict, choosing patience instead in heavy traffic. There's also a legal reason. Thai law limits
00:39unnecessary honking with fines up to 2,000 baht for excessive or modified horns. Drivers are encouraged
00:47to use the horn only to warn of danger or to prevent accidents. So the next time you're stuck in
00:53traffic in Thailand and no one's honking, it's not because drivers don't notice. It is because
00:58respect, patience, and the law all play a part.
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