A bus driver apologised for cutting across a median on a highway - because he was desperate for a bathroom.<br /><br />Sujee Khamphachan, 56, had passengers onboard when he made the turn to escape a traffic jam in Bangkok, Thailand last Wednesday (10/07).<br /><br />Shocked motorist Palangtam Yoosuk was on the way to work when he noticed the bus was trying to get away from the heavy traffic.<br /><br />He filmed the public bus No 29 was making a right turn and driving over a raised grass verge in order to switch to a faster lane.<br /><br />The driver was later caught and admitted performing the risky manoeuvre saying that he desperately needed a toilet.<br /><br />The driver said: ''First, I thought I could wait because the petrol station was only a few metres away but the car didn't move for almost an hour.<br /><br />''I told my condition to the six passengers and they were okay for me to take a short cut, so I did.''<br /><br />Sujee was warned by officials of the Bangkok Mass Transit Authorityand promised not to repeat the behaviour.
