What's This?

[kimamey]

Does anybody have any idea what this is. Not the girl I'm quite familiar with them and this one in particular as she's my girlfriend. I saw this in Bangkok I think near Wat Pho with the Reclining Buddha. What attracted my attention was the round vent cowl on the top as I recognised this from large industrial buildings in the UK. I should have taken more pictures of it from different angles but as I didn't I'll describe it a bit more. The clock is on the rear (is this some Buddhist thing as I know time is important) and under that cover is a pedal cycle with a large carrying area in front. I do hope it's not something to do with a Thai who has a very disturbing PVC fetish but I have no idea and neither has my gf. According to the time stamp on the camera the clock is about 10 minutes slow.

[lazygourmet]

A street vaccum cleaner?

[nam-thip]

It could be Pattaya Glittermans new mode of transport?

[Svenn]

That is indeed one of the most comical and unintelligible contraptions I've ever seen. 100% Thailand !!

[DP25]

A lot of cycle rickshaws have crazy decorations to attract attention and tourists. Maybe the glass is used to hold a product he sells. Maybe he sells fruit or something outside the wat.

[angiud]

New armoured vehicle of red t-shirt leader

[harrry]

Quite obvious. It is a representation of the anticipated Thailand. Red coloured, behind the times as indicated by the slowclock and backward looking as is indicated by the mirrors facing the wrong way. It also has the air extractor to take away the stench as little changes. Note the fruit bowl is empty to indicate the depleted economy.

Ps You have excellent taste in girlfriends.

[bkkjames]

It's one of those rare creatures - a Thai lady having her picture taken without some stupid peace sign - finger thing.

Generally only comes out after 4pm, but as we can see by the photo, the clock says 1pm or so - so indeed very rare sighting.

[givenall]

New armoured vehicle of red t-shirt leader

Thaksin new home after he loses all his money?

[h90]

An Alien UFO

[surfscuba]

the industrial-style spinning vent may indicate an illegal sweat shop inside or it may be a defumigator if someone cuts the foghorn.

[needforspeed]

BAR BAR delivery service

[473geo]

It is the basis of a chinese new year dragon.......the vent is to help any excess smoke escape during the performance..........the dragon heads are very heavy and require movable support....

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Mobile child delivery unit.

[carmine]

A classic piece of Thai furniture

[bellste]

Why didn't you just ask your girlfriend what it was? She speak Thai?

[Maizefarmer]

It is the basis of a chinese new year dragon.......the vent is to help any excess smoke escape during the performance..........the dragon heads are very heavy and require movable support....

Food cart of sorts

[bkkjames]

It is the basis of a chinese new year dragon.......the vent is to help any excess smoke escape during the performance..........the dragon heads are very heavy and require movable support....

Food cart of sorts

sorry, serious answers only please.

[Jangot]

It's obviously the new Dr. Who Time Machine

[473geo]

It is the basis of a chinese new year dragon.......the vent is to help any excess smoke escape during the performance..........the dragon heads are very heavy and require movable support....

Food cart of sorts

sorry, serious answers only please.

Well yes the baskets in the front of the machine may well carry sustinance for the performers, also used to store their personal items during the performance.....

[haybilly]

EDIT--I withdrew my comment due to lack of interest.

[bkkjames]

It is the basis of a chinese new year dragon.......the vent is to help any excess smoke escape during the performance..........the dragon heads are very heavy and require movable support....

Food cart of sorts

sorry, serious answers only please.

Well yes the baskets in the front of the machine may well carry sustinance for the performers, also used to store their personal items during the performance.....

Ok seriously now, it's one of those priceless pieces of Chinese furniture you can find gracing the interiors of a great many 30 million baht homes in Bangkok.

or it's one of our lost firetrucks?

[Brunus]

It's obviously the new Dr. Who Time Machine

It is a time machine but it is for the Thai version of Back to the Future, starring Somchai MacFly

[473geo]

sorry, serious answers only please.

Well yes the baskets in the front of the machine may well carry sustinance for the performers, also used to store their personal items during the performance.....

Ok seriously now, it's one of those priceless pieces of Chinese furniture you can find gracing the interiors of a great many 30 million baht homes in Bangkok.

or it's one of our lost firetrucks?

Obviously bought to go with the 3 flying ducks on the wall..... ........maybe one dropped off and broke....... ........so it all had to go.. .......if you look closely I think you can catch a glimpse of the two remaining ducks in the basket......

[kimamey]

Why didn't you just ask your girlfriend what it was? She speak Thai?

Yes she does speak Thai and Isaan and I assume fairly well although I wouldn't know for sure. She's pretty good in English though which is just as well or our conversations would be very short.

Actually I did say that she had no idea what it was either.

I did check the box for email notification so I'd know if anyone replied but there wasn't any this morning (UK time) but I thought I'd look anyway. What a surprise, so many more replies than when I ask a serious question about things like visas. I think I'm beginning to grasp the level of seriuosness and intellect here now and I'm starting to feel really at home.

[kimamey]

It is the basis of a chinese new year dragon.......the vent is to help any excess smoke escape during the performance..........the dragon heads are very heavy and require movable support....

This reply stands out because it seems like it may be true or maybe it just seems that way compared to all the other replies.

Go on spoil it all by telling me you were only joking.

[barryofthailand]

This is simple. Rot Palamai.

Barry

[kimamey]

This is simple. Rot Palamai.

Barry

I'm sure it is but so am I. What is "Rot Palamai"?

[dave2]

kimamey.

its this ones better looking sister : )

dave2

[BigWheelMan]

Any prizes for the right answer?

I think it`s a motorbike trailer used for the delivery of fresh meat.