I just got my car license less than a year ago and already managed to mangle my dad's van so i'll leave the actual scooter driving to my boyfriend who's an experienced motorcyclist (7 years, no accidents). He's very careful, but he was nervous too because of the left hand drive in Thailand. We're not in Bangkok but in Chiang Mai which is relatively small and touristy, lots of foreigners driving and pretty non-aggressive locals compared to Bangkok. Thanks for the heads up, i'll talk to him about the gangs and avoid driving after sundown in general :) From what I read, drunk driving is a popular activity amongst locals... Also, helmets of course. I've never driven a scooter before and it was really fun trying it out on the small road next to our building! Maybe i'll get myself one back in Canada if I find a way hide it from my mom lol.