Just drove upto the vehicle licencing office on the 36 highway.. Just opposite the turn off from Maprachan that takes you to the flyover.. Seemed to be erecting a stage and amps etc.. there were a few banners up but was driving to fast to read them.. Anyone got any info ?

There is something going on this weekend but I've still not found any details. Check out this thread: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Chonburi-Mot...-1-t216319.html

If the weather cooperates I'll ride down and see what's going on.

See you there!

Nothing going on in Maprachan but there was a fun event in Pluak Daeng that I lucked into:

Chonburi Thailand Motorcycle Rally (Part 1) link

Hooked up with the Friend Highway Motorcycle Club to attend a very fun rally in the tiny Chonburi town of Pluak Daeng (literally, Red Termite Village)

The Friend Highway Club mostly ride vintage Yamaha SRs. I'd never even heard of this bike until recently, but I'm now a BIG fan of these vintage 400cc single cylinder thumpers! Check 'em out:

Cafe Racer style, added chrome and tricked out suspension:

Check out these pipes

You can tell a lot of these guys get their custom pipes done by one master:

Kym Thompson on his Yamaha SR

(But can he surf???)

Some other remarkable bikes too! A classic 1953 Triumph

Beautiful WWII era Harley Davidsons:

Wow- who knew there were such amazing motorcycles in Thailand?!

Enjoyed a beautiful sunset ride from Nong Ri to Pluak Daeng-

Here's the scene upon arrival, let's take a look around-

More pictures and videos to come in Part II!

Warm regards from the Land of Smile,

Marc and Nong and Little Mir