The answers reveal a complex mix of climate, culture and modern lifeSpeed is relative: Do Thais walk slowly, or do foreigners walk too fast? This perspective suggests that slow walking has less to do with mindfulness and more to do with modern distraction, a phenomenon hardly unique to Thailand. The paradox of speedInterestingly, many noted a striking contradiction: Thais walk slowly but drive like they have nine lives. As one commenter put it: "Drive fast, walk slow - Thailand™"One Thai commenter offered an explanation: "If we walk, it means we're in no rush. Several long-term residents suggested that rather than fighting Thai walking culture, foreigners might benefit from embracing it.

Source: Bangkok Post February 06, 2026 15:37 UTC