Have noticed a farang driving around on a motorbike with somtam/bbq sidecar attached. He does the driving whilst some Thai lady does the cooking. I think he might be English. Looks bizarre to say the least. I certainly don't believe immigration is giving out business visas for such an activity . I've never seen them sell anything and think the locals are somewhat put off by the sight of this pasty farang driving about with a few bottles of Chang in his front basket. Just curious as to whether anyone else has seen this guy. He's been doing this for at least 8 months now. It's one of the stranger sights I have seen here to date.

where area are you in when you see him most?

Seen him around Jomtien.

what sauce does he use.............ketchup or HP ?

what sauce does he use.............ketchup or HP ?

The OP already said................. Chang

Got any pictures???

Ive seen a few farang over the years helping their missus in the markets, but not a mobile one as yet!

yeah, a picture would be nice

A few years ago in Ban Rak Samui, there was a German guy selling chips/sausages at night...on his motorbike/sidecar and along side the noodle stalls....nobody seemed bothered about it....

sure i suppose what harm is he doing really......chauffeur for the missus lol

Sounds like syd barrett may have gotten one of his business ideas for wife off the ground.

Yes years back the Soi7/8 kebab lady had a guy of 'Middle Eastern' appearance helping her with the kebabs.. he had an apron and a big knife to cut the doner kebab with.. The locals must have dobbed him in cos one evening the immigration police arrived and took him away.. dunno what happened but the kebab lady is still there.. and making a fortune too..

Funny subject though.. I often joke with my girlfriend. Saying that if they relaxed the work visa situation and farangs could start a small business themselves. There would be dozens of stalls/carts with farangs selling sausages, pies, kebabs and dozens of other foreign 'delicacies' Not to mention a dearth of farang builders, plumbers and sparkies all vying for business.. No wonder the Thais keep a lid on the work market.. They'd have to buck up their standards in very short order to compete... Might be good for them in the long run.

Edited April 24, 200917 yr by Pdaz

I live in Jomtien but have not seen him .If he is just driving the wife /girlfrien ,then i doubt that he is breaking any law .

Sounds like syd barrett may have gotten one of his business ideas for wife off the ground.

Sounds like syd barrett may have gotten one of his business ideas for wife off the ground.

Exactly what I was thinking when I first saw this thread

Sounds like syd barrett may have gotten one of his business ideas for wife off the ground.

there must be some limit to the laws against taking work from a Thai. Can you be charged for violating the rule if you take your BG to work on your motorbike? After all you are taking business away from the motorcycle taxi driver.

Have noticed a farang driving around on a motorbike with somtam/bbq sidecar attached. He does the driving whilst some Thai lady does the cooking. I think he might be English. Looks bizarre to say the least. I certainly don't believe immigration is giving out business visas for such an activity . I've never seen them sell anything and think the locals are somewhat put off by the sight of this pasty farang driving about with a few bottles of Chang in his front basket. Just curious as to whether anyone else has seen this guy. He's been doing this for at least 8 months now. It's one of the stranger sights I have seen here to date.

SO? Why is this any of your concern? Is he harming you?

Then it's really none of your <snip> business...

Edited April 25, 200917 yr by soundman
Removed profanity.

Have noticed a farang driving around on a motorbike with somtam/bbq sidecar attached. He does the driving whilst some Thai lady does the cooking. I think he might be English. Looks bizarre to say the least. I certainly don't believe immigration is giving out business visas for such an activity . I've never seen them sell anything and think the locals are somewhat put off by the sight of this pasty farang driving about with a few bottles of Chang in his front basket. Just curious as to whether anyone else has seen this guy. He's been doing this for at least 8 months now. It's one of the stranger sights I have seen here to date.

SO? Why is this any of your concern? Is he harming you?

Then it's really none of your <snip> business...

you must be him :0 ......so how much do you make in a day?? i`m interested setting one up too.....

last night while sitting on walking street i watched a farang selling perfume to the sign girls while his thai girlfriend assisted. the girls actually brought some so maybe he is saying it is farang perfume. cant imagine they wouldnt buy it in the market but it seems to be working and the sellers never appeared to be looking for the police or our fearless volunteers

Have noticed a farang driving around on a motorbike with somtam/bbq sidecar attached. He does the driving whilst some Thai lady does the cooking. I think he might be English. Looks bizarre to say the least. I certainly don't believe immigration is giving out business visas for such an activity . I've never seen them sell anything and think the locals are somewhat put off by the sight of this pasty farang driving about with a few bottles of Chang in his front basket. Just curious as to whether anyone else has seen this guy. He's been doing this for at least 8 months now. It's one of the stranger sights I have seen here to date.

He's driving a friend around, so what. Rats like you make life difficult

Have noticed a farang driving around on a motorbike with somtam/bbq sidecar attached. He does the driving whilst some Thai lady does the cooking. I think he might be English. Looks bizarre to say the least. I certainly don't believe immigration is giving out business visas for such an activity . I've never seen them sell anything and think the locals are somewhat put off by the sight of this pasty farang driving about with a few bottles of Chang in his front basket. Just curious as to whether anyone else has seen this guy. He's been doing this for at least 8 months now. It's one of the stranger sights I have seen here to date.

He's driving a friend around, so what. Rats like you make life difficult

maybe you didn't see the ?

hypersensitive much?

it's good to see in these difficult economic times some farang getting on their bike ( or scooter?) and doing something about it ! Norman Tebbit would be proud !!

Yes years back the Soi7/8 kebab lady had a guy of 'Middle Eastern' appearance helping her with the kebabs.. he had an apron and a big knife to cut the doner kebab with.. The locals must have dobbed him in cos one evening the immigration police arrived and took him away.. dunno what happened but the kebab lady is still there.. and making a fortune too..

Funny subject though.. I often joke with my girlfriend. Saying that if they relaxed the work visa situation and farangs could start a small business themselves. There would be dozens of stalls/carts with farangs selling sausages, pies, kebabs and dozens of other foreign 'delicacies' Not to mention a dearth of farang builders, plumbers and sparkies all vying for business.. No wonder the Thais keep a lid on the work market.. They'd have to buck up their standards in very short order to compete... Might be good for them in the long run.

That's exactly why they don't allow farangs to do work that Thai people can do, otherwise farangs would put Thai people out of work.

The Kabob lady, has two carts, and makes in access of six million Baht a year. The people that work for her are all family.

Barry

Yes years back the Soi7/8 kebab lady had a guy of 'Middle Eastern' appearance helping her with the kebabs.. he had an apron and a big knife to cut the doner kebab with.. The locals must have dobbed him in cos one evening the immigration police arrived and took him away.. dunno what happened but the kebab lady is still there.. and making a fortune too..

Funny subject though.. I often joke with my girlfriend. Saying that if they relaxed the work visa situation and farangs could start a small business themselves. There would be dozens of stalls/carts with farangs selling sausages, pies, kebabs and dozens of other foreign 'delicacies' Not to mention a dearth of farang builders, plumbers and sparkies all vying for business.. No wonder the Thais keep a lid on the work market.. They'd have to buck up their standards in very short order to compete... Might be good for them in the long run.

That's exactly why they don't allow farangs to do work that Thai people can do, otherwise farangs would put Thai people out of work.

The Kabob lady, has two carts, and makes in access of six million Baht a year. The people that work for her are all family.

Barry

if he has citizenship he would be allowed to do this work

Yes years back the Soi7/8 kebab lady had a guy of 'Middle Eastern' appearance helping her with the kebabs.. he had an apron and a big knife to cut the doner kebab with.. The locals must have dobbed him in cos one evening the immigration police arrived and took him away.. dunno what happened but the kebab lady is still there.. and making a fortune too..

Funny subject though.. I often joke with my girlfriend. Saying that if they relaxed the work visa situation and farangs could start a small business themselves. There would be dozens of stalls/carts with farangs selling sausages, pies, kebabs and dozens of other foreign 'delicacies' Not to mention a dearth of farang builders, plumbers and sparkies all vying for business.. No wonder the Thais keep a lid on the work market.. They'd have to buck up their standards in very short order to compete... Might be good for them in the long run.

I miss those kebabs, best I ever tasted.