There are several good lessons to be learnt about living in Thailand from this tale. Thailand is a monsoon country. When it does, getting home is slower. Thais don't appreciate being shouted at. A lot of Thais understand certain swear words in English and always interpret them to mean gross insult.
Thai rainwater is warm.
Paddling to the side of the road may be uncomfortable but it won't give you pneumonia. Dealing with such a problem at the police station is pointless and time-consuming, especially when you've had a few drinks. Bill could have been put in a cell if he'd over-reacted before the desk sergeant. Actually there is something you can do. Bill would have had been much better off showing a bit of jai yen yen.