I wrote it like that so you say it like it rhymes, like "the rain in Spain", because really that is one of the defining characteristics of this city. If you've been to Rome recently you know that it is a death defying act trying to get around by foot, having to cross many lanes of traffic at a time against drivers that really don't want to stop. Bangkok is like that, except if all the drivers were blind and actually trying their hardest to run you down. They have a very different way of managing traffic here which involves very few lights. Instead of crossing only at lights, they instead have suggested areas to cross the street but these offer no protection to pedestrians. I've learned to just wait for other people who want to cross the street and let them stand closest to oncoming traffic in case of an accident. When you do finally get to a light, there aren't necessarily pedestrian crossings, you just have to figure out when the traffic is lightest because I don't think it ever stops in any direction. When driving around, it's also strange as the lights stay red for a few minutes at a time and have countdowns going so you know when it's going to turn green. I feel like that's only encouraging drivers to go through early, leaving even less time to cross the street.
On top of all this, they have tons of people out directing traffic. Why bother with any of the lights and stuff? Maybe this is the best they can do with the huge amount of cars out here.
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