“THIS TRAIN/BOAT/MOTORCYCLE/ELEVATOR CAN TAKE ONE MORE PERSON”

You’re not a real Bangkokian if you’ve never faced the moral dilemma of “should I get in this BTS carriage or wait for the next one?” Of course, you’d jump right in (waiting for the next train could take five whole minutes), bump your backpack into people’s faces before finally readjusting your stance and cling onto anything that’s within your reach (including a stranger’s T-shirt). And it’s not just with public transport; even the office elevator with a sign that clearly states “10 people max” won’t be able to shut its doors until the 15th person makes it inside.