1 hour ago, johng said:

Pity you can't ride the 'scrambler'

on the beach...thats illegal !

I would not ride it in the beach even if it was legal.

On 3/21/2026 at 6:55 AM, save the frogs said:

They need to ban all high speed motorcycles.

After many decades, Europe worked out the answer. It's not perfect but it has dramatically reduced motorcycle deaths.

They have graduated licences based on age, experience and test passes. This prevents unexperienced teenagers razzing around on 800 cc bikes with, in this case, 113 HP. 113HP!!!!!

Have a look at the age, experience and test passes required to ride such a bike in the UK.

All Thailand has to do is copy.

6 minutes ago, Briggsy said:

After many decades, Europe worked out the answer. It's not perfect but it has dramatically reduced motorcycle deaths.

They have graduated licences based on age, experience and test passes. This prevents unexperienced teenagers razzing around on 800 cc bikes with, in this case, 113 HP. 113HP!!!!!

Have a look at the age, experience and test passes required to ride such a bike in the UK.

All Thailand has to do is copy.

There was a proposal to introduce 'Big Bike' licences and 'special training' in Thailand a few years ago - maybe in 2020?? - but that fell by the wayside. Not as comprehensive as the UK/EU system but it was a step in the right direction.

Found a link to an old TV/AN thread. There are probably more -

https://aseannow.com/topic/1189447-confirmed-big-bike-riders-will-need-special-training-from-next-year/

17 minutes ago, MartinL said:

There was a proposal to introduce 'Big Bike' licences and 'special training' in Thailand a few years ago - maybe in 2020?? - but that fell by the wayside. Not as comprehensive as the UK/EU system but it was a step in the right direction.

Found a link to an old TV/AN thread. There are probably more -

https://aseannow.com/topic/1189447-confirmed-big-bike-riders-will-need-special-training-from-next-year/

Yes, remember that. No idea why it was shelved. It was a dood proposal and money could be made.

@MartinL

Yes, that idea has been mooted a few times in Thailand, usually after a bike death that gets a lot of publicity. As you said, it has always died a death. (I haven't even mentioned enforcement yet :))

20 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I've be riding big bikes, over 1,000cc since 2004 here in Thailand.

I only ride late afternoon, not raining and before I've been drinking.

I mostly stick to the speed limit, occasionally I'll take off quick from the traffic lights then back off to the speed limit. My bike has Termignoni's, it sounds awesome and gives everyone around me a thrill.

I'm a show off, my bike is awesome, I never ride recklessly.

You must be Evel Knievel reincarnated. Enjoy life. Stay alert to idiot drivers. Be safe.

On 3/21/2026 at 11:45 AM, stevenl said:

When I moved to Thailand I imported my bike, a Yamaha XS1100S. After some time I was hardly using it, IMO simply too dangerous on the roads here. So I sold it. Still sad about that, 20+ years later, but I really had no choice. A big like that kills you here.

Any bike of any size with kill you in Thailand, only fools ride bikes in Thailand.

32 minutes ago, Screaming said:

Any bike of any size with kill you in Thailand, only fools ride bikes in Thailand.

Nope, only fools make stupid comments.

If you are frail, incompetent, or unsure stay away from motorbikes, otherwise, enjoy the experience, nothing better

On 3/21/2026 at 11:40 AM, BritManToo said:

Or idiot walking out into the road without looking.

The reports suggest that the most likely scenario was the bike was speeding. Not for certain but more likely from reports.

1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

2 hours ago, Screaming said:

Any bike of any size with kill you in Thailand, only fools ride bikes in Thailand.

You are partially right. The counter point is that they are more convenient to handle heavy traffic and are much cheaper than a car.

21 hours ago, Screaming said:

Any bike of any size with kill you in Thailand, only fools ride bikes in Thailand.

Totally true as the way the Thais drive or ride a Motor Vehicle and with absolutely no idea of road rules and whether or not you drive a tank. solid car or lastly a bike you will be killed. You may be an experienced driver/rider but if some moron causes your death that's it!!! Simple conclusion to driving in Thailand.