Thai woman sits in middle of intersection after lovers’ quarrel

2026-03-05 - 10:23

BANGKOK — A video showing a young woman sitting in the middle of a busy intersection in Chonburi has gone viral, alarming motorists and prompting debate online over road safety. The clip, posted on 5 March by the Facebook page, shows the woman seated on the roadway at the Kiri–Ang Sila traffic lights in Muang district, Chonburi province, as vehicles continued moving through the junction. The caption read: “If you’re going to sulk, at least pick a safe place. It’s dangerous.” In the footage, the woman is seen sitting in the middle of the road before angrily throwing her shoes. Her boyfriend is seen stopping his vehicle on the opposite side of the intersection and running across to console her, attempting to calm the situation. Traffic continued flowing through the junction, forcing several motorists to slow down and swerve to avoid hitting her, narrowly averting potential accidents. At one point, a shoe she threw struck a passing motorcyclist unintentionally, startling road users. According to a witness, the couple had been riding a motorcycle that broke down in the middle of the intersection. The woman initially tried to flag down passing vehicles for assistance. However, an apparent argument followed, after which she sat down on the road as seen in the clip. The video drew widespread reactions on social media, with many expressing concern over the risks posed by the incident. One commenter wrote: “I pass this intersection 3–5 times a week. There are a lot of cars, and some drive fast.” No injuries were reported.