21.10.2026 10:14
A Turkish tourist traveling to Thailand was surprised when he saw many people on the streets with bandaged right legs. The reason for the situation he was curious about turned out to be the hot exhaust pipes of motorcycles commonly used in the country. In particular, people who come into contact with the exhaust while getting off scooters can suffer serious burns on their legs.
A Turkish tourist traveling to Thailand noticed that many people on the streets had bandaged right legs. Curious about the reason for this situation, the tourist learned the interesting truth behind the scene he encountered. It turned out that the hot exhaust pipes of motorcycles, which are widely used in the country, cause burns on many people's legs.
HOT EXHAUST PIPES CAUSE BURNS
Motorcycles and scooters, an important part of transportation in Thailand, can pose an unexpected danger, especially for tourists. People who come into contact with the hot exhaust pipe while getting off the vehicle or stretching their legs can suffer serious burns.
Due to the position of the exhaust pipes, burns occurring especially on the lower part of the legs cause some people to walk around with bandages for days.
ON SOCIAL MEDIA, THEY CALL IT THE "THAILAND TATTOO"
Motorcycle accidents and falls are also among the causes of leg injuries seen in the country. It is stated that tourists who are not used to riding scooters, in particular, can encounter such accidents.
On social media, burn marks caused by motorcycle exhausts are jokingly called the "Thailand tattoo."