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Thais Use Motorbikes and Scooters as Trucks

Posted on July 21, 2009 by samlowry

As motorcycle is the most popular vehicle in Thailand, Thais use it for everything: for transportation of the whole family, including dogs and children; for sitting and eating; as a portable kitchen and a beverage shop. And, of course, they … Continue reading →

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Bankok Taxis’ Ecosystem: Forests of Amulets and Fields of Silly Toys

Posted on July 18, 2009 by samlowry

Several days ago I discovered blog with a great conception. Dale Konstanz, the author of the blog, uses Bangkok taxis and takes pictures of inside decorations, fantastic in their craziness, every single day. Because a car is a house on … Continue reading →

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Monster from China Town (OMG! They Killed Vespa! You Bastards!)

Posted on July 13, 2009 by samlowry

Most of motorcycle stylings and tunings look very standard, because people just put some pictures or textures onto a bike body, change some small parts («Hey, dude, this is my new anodized fuel tank’s cap for $20, it’s nice, isn’t … Continue reading →

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Custom Bicycle Choppers, Penny-Farthings and Penny-Farthing-Choppers

Posted on July 11, 2009 by samlowry

My friend Chris doesn’t like my blog. “You write about motorbikes, I like bicycles,” he said. Ok, I have to write something about bicycles! There are crazy-odd-weird bicycles in Thailand too. For example, look at this mutant, mixed penny-farthing bike … Continue reading →

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40 Various Tuk-Tuks from All Thailand: the Unofficial Emblem of Country

Posted on July 8, 2009 by samlowry

Thais have King and Buddhism, and officially they are symbols of Thailand. But, anybody, who been in Thailand, agrees the real symbol is small, noisy vehicle riding in smelling clouds of exhaust pollutions. That vehicles produced locally by small producers. … Continue reading →

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7 Symbols on Thai Vehicles: What They Mean?

Posted on July 6, 2009 by samlowry

When one comes to Thailand, he quickly notices a system of symbols on Thai trucks, pickups and motorcycles. Usualy it’s stickers, because a sticker is a modern, cheap and quick way to put some information on a vehicle. It’s an … Continue reading →

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How to repair a scratched motorbike body (an Asian cheap way)

Posted on June 30, 2009 by samlowry

If you suddenly drop your bike or unfortunately get into an accident, your bike’s beautiful body gets ugly scratches. What Western owner will do? He will come to repair shop, pay money, order new plastic parts. Another, maybe, more expensive … Continue reading →

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Empty lighters + creativity + skilful hands = motorcycles miniatures

Posted on June 27, 2009 by samlowry

Thai craftsmans like to make toys and souvenirs from various trash: wires, cog wheels, coca-cola jars, corks from beer bottles. I found photos of a guy, whose hobby is modelling of motorcycles miniatures from parts of old empty lighters. It’s … Continue reading →

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Highway Code? Who care about it, maaaan! You’re in Thailand!

Posted on June 25, 2009 by samlowry

I found a very helpful and well-made website about life in Thailand – Freebeerforyorky. For us, motorcyclists, more interesting part is “Driving in Rural Thailand”. Yorky, the author of named after website, allowed me to republish typical manoeuvers, which Thai … Continue reading →

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Nazi Thai Scooter – it’s so Absurd

Posted on June 22, 2009 by samlowry

Some Thais are completely uneducated. While the whole world fights against nazism ideology, Thais produce and sell t-shirts and stickers with nazi symbol (swastika). This week I found photos of Yamaha Fino styling called “Nazi Fino”. Of course, an owner … Continue reading →

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