An Indian man living in Thailand recently shared a moment from his parents’ first trip abroad. He posted a short Instagram video capturing their reaction to everyday life in Bangkok, focusing on something
many people often overlook: traffic behaviour.
The video shows his parents standing near a busy road in the Thai capital. While the street is full of cars and bikes, what surprises them most is not the crowd, but the calm. There is no loud honking, no rushing ahead, and no visible chaos, even during peak traffic hours.
A Simple Moment Surprises His Mother
In the clip, the man explains that his parents are visiting him outside India for the first time. As the camera turns toward the road, it then focuses on his mother, who looks clearly shocked by what she sees and hears, or rather, doesn’t hear.
Despite heavy traffic, vehicles move smoothly and quietly. Drivers wait patiently and follow lanes. There is no unnecessary noise. Reacting to this, the text on the video and the caption read, “Kya civic sense hai,” which translates to “What amazing civic sense.”
Watch the video here:
Calm Traffic Leaves A Strong Impression
The man highlights that even with so many vehicles on the road, no one is honking or trying to overtake aggressively. The scene feels organised and peaceful, which stands in sharp contrast to what many people are used to seeing on busy roads back home.
The short clip doesn’t show anything dramatic, but the silence and order make a strong point.
Viewers Reflect On Driving Back Home
The video soon caught the attention of social media users, many of whom related deeply to the moment. Several viewers used the clip to talk about traffic conditions in India and how different things could be with better road discipline.
A user commented, “We really need this kind of civic sense in India.” Another wrote, “This is exactly what disciplined driving looks like.” A person added, “Indian roads would be so different if people stopped honking for no reason.”
Some comments focused on mindset rather than infrastructure. “It is not about roads, it is about mindset,” an individual said. Another agreed, writing, “Small habits can make a huge difference.”
Polish Roads Go Quiet As Man Points Out Lack of Honking Compared To India
A similar video went viral in October 2025, showing busy streets in Poland with almost no honking, even during rush hours.
The clip highlighted how drivers wait patiently and follow rules, while comparing it to India’s noisy traffic culture. The post sparked discussion on road behaviour and civic sense online.
