Death Wish Thailand: The Motosai Edition
Motorcycle Taxis in Thailand: Chaos on Two Wheels If you've ever been to Thailand, you've probably seen them: fluorescent-vested warriors zipping through traffic like caffeinated hornets. These are the fearless, the nimble, the occasionally helmeted motorcycle taxi drivers, known locally as motosai (มอเตอร์ไซค์รับจ้าง). They are Thailand’s unofficial rollercoaster ride, courier service, and urban survival experience all rolled into one. The Uniform: Neon Chaos You’ll recognize a street motosai driver by their iconic vest, usually orange, sometimes red, occasionally covered in more grime than a Bangkok sidewalk during rainy season. These vests are numbered and allegedly assigned by some government registry, but in practice, it's like Pokémon cards: some are real, some are fakes, and some are collector's editions passed down through generations. The Helmet Situation: Optional Accessories Helmets are provided about 70% of the time, and worn correctly about 2...