I cant beleive we have to suffer this

[IrishIvan]

http://www.bahtsold.com/view/new-side-car-for-rent-3900-baht-per-month-147089

If it isnt enough to have locals riding around on these. Now we have to have inexperienced tourists also. I object

[Hedghog]

Aahhh,diddums.

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[hanno]

What's wrong with sidecars? Rode them in China and Vietnam for years (mind you, real sidecars and not something cobbled together).

[KarenBravo]

What's wrong with sidecars?

They cause tail-backs and are a pain-in-the-arse for other road users.

Probably the only thing motorbike and car drivers agree on.

Edited September 13, 2013 by KarenBravo

[Valentine]

What's wrong with sidecars?

They cause tail-backs and are a pain-in-the-arse for other road users.

Probably the only thing motorbike and car drivers agree on.

Yes they generally drive really slow, are hard to get past & then push in front again at the next lights.

[hanno]

OK, when I rode a sidecar, most other vehicles had trouble keeping up with me

[barrybankruad]

4000 baht a month rental seems very high. I own one, better constructed than the one illustrated, it only cost 7000 to have it fitted.

[nedkellylives]

A lot of expats have motorbikes with sidecars now, mainly people with dogs who cannot afford a car or pickup

[tolsti]

I call them Wally Trolleys

[hansgruber]

By "Law", these are illegal.

They are slow and are a pesky nuisance in already chaotic conditions.

Any Farang using this as a mode of transport should hang their head in shame.

It's reserved for junk collectors and BBQ chicken stick ladies.

It's mocking the nations poor by making it a novelty.

[falkan]

i guess no insurance will cover if have accident..make my day!

[transam]

OK, when I rode a sidecar, most other vehicles had trouble keeping up with me

Triumph Bonneville eh.

[NomadJoe]

By "Law", these are illegal.

They are slow and are a pesky nuisance in already chaotic conditions.

Any Farang using this as a mode of transport should hang their head in shame.

It's reserved for junk collectors and BBQ chicken stick ladies.

It's mocking the nations poor by making it a novelty.

While I agree with this comment in principle, (and they are illegal, although the Phuket police superintendent stated publicly they would allow them if they were outfitted with lights) I sure found them to be handy when popping a few hundred meters down to the beach with dive gear when there is no room for cars or truck to park at either the shop or the beach, you can't beat it. Incredibly practical.

[hanno]

OK, when I rode a sidecar, most other vehicles had trouble keeping up with me

Triumph Bonneville eh.

750 cc Ural; kicked butt like nobody's business!

[andreandre]

By "Law", these are illegal.

They are slow and are a pesky nuisance in already chaotic conditions.

Any Farang using this as a mode of transport should hang their head in shame.

It's reserved for junk collectors and BBQ chicken stick ladies.

It's mocking the nations poor by making it a novelty.

Much better if we all drive around in big hideous gas gobbling novelty cars from the fatherland huh.

[madmitch]

Saw a real sidecar yesterday and no a cobbled together steel and wood contraption. Nice, shiny red single seater.

[NomadJoe]

Saw a real sidecar yesterday and no a cobbled together steel and wood contraption. Nice, shiny red single seater.

Tiger makes a cool little retro with sidecar in Thailand. Totally legal.

[patongphil]

Bet you can see a lot out of them side mirrors.

[Shot]

Great way to get the family around

[hansgruber]

Great way to get the family around

 

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I'm not against that form of use. Its for the poor and police turn a blind eye to them.

Farangs using it to cart scuba tanks and the old wife around should wake up.

You're breaking the law and have no insurance. Like to see the police have a field day with them and clean the roads up.

[Jimi007]

Great way to get the family around

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I'm not against that form of use. Its for the poor and police turn a blind eye to them.

Farangs using it to cart scuba tanks and the old wife around should wake up.

You're breaking the law and have no insurance. Like to see the police have a field day with them and clean the roads up.

Using one for scuba tanks or taking the dogs to the beach doesn't really bother me, although you won't catch me doing it! But then there are some around during high season with all the flags, the old lady and a stereo system, thinking they are "cool"! I told my wife, if you ever see me wanting to buy something like that, please shoot me! Or a least slap me back into my senses!

[bubblegum]

I'm rather stuck behind a side car than a bloody Furtuner driven by this "Oh not a bargirl" Thai lady who's new husband just bought her a driving licence !

Edited September 13, 2013 by LivinginKata
off topic remark removed

[transam]

I'm rather stuck behind a side car than a bloody Furtuner driven by this "Oh not a bargirl" Thai lady who's new husband just bought her a driving licence !

And we are stuck behind you..................

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[Phuket electrician]

What a bunch of hypocritical snobs.

The roads in Phuket would be much safer if drivers realised there is no benefit in speeding. This sweet mode of transport can set an example - slow down. Use the brain you were given and adjust your time of travel and be patient.

[IrishIvan]

By "Law", these are illegal.

They are slow and are a pesky nuisance in already chaotic conditions.

Any Farang using this as a mode of transport should hang their head in shame.

It's reserved for junk collectors and BBQ chicken stick ladies.

It's mocking the nations poor by making it a novelty.

 

While I agree with this comment in principle, (and they are illegal, although the Phuket police superintendent stated publicly they would allow them if they were outfitted with lights)  I sure found them to be handy when popping a few hundred meters down to the beach with dive gear when there is no room for cars or truck to park at either the shop or the beach, you can't beat it. Incredibly practical. 

Convenient for you. Inconvenient for everyone else trapped behind you

[stevenl]

Great way to get the family around

http://static.thaivisa.com/forum//public/style_images/master/attachicon.gif police-poipet-02-001-dsc_0342.jpg

I'm not against that form of use. Its for the poor and police turn a blind eye to them.

Farangs using it to cart scuba tanks and the old wife around should wake up.

You're breaking the law and have no insurance. Like to see the police have a field day with them and clean the roads up.

You always claim this, and I have corrected you many times already.

Insurance for the sidecars is the same as for a standard motorbike.

[stevenl]

By "Law", these are illegal.

They are slow and are a pesky nuisance in already chaotic conditions.

Any Farang using this as a mode of transport should hang their head in shame.

It's reserved for junk collectors and BBQ chicken stick ladies.

It's mocking the nations poor by making it a novelty.

While I agree with this comment in principle, (and they are illegal, although the Phuket police superintendent stated publicly they would allow them if they were outfitted with lights) I sure found them to be handy when popping a few hundred meters down to the beach with dive gear when there is no room for cars or truck to park at either the shop or the beach, you can't beat it. Incredibly practical.

Yes, agree they are very practical.

But no, there is always room to park at the beach where you go diving.

[andreandre]

By "Law", these are illegal.

They are slow and are a pesky nuisance in already chaotic conditions.

Any Farang using this as a mode of transport should hang their head in shame.

It's reserved for junk collectors and BBQ chicken stick ladies.

It's mocking the nations poor by making it a novelty.

While I agree with this comment in principle, (and they are illegal, although the Phuket police superintendent stated publicly they would allow them if they were outfitted with lights) I sure found them to be handy when popping a few hundred meters down to the beach with dive gear when there is no room for cars or truck to park at either the shop or the beach, you can't beat it. Incredibly practical.

Convenient for you. Inconvenient for everyone else trapped behind you

I cant beleive we have to suffer this....its so inconvenient, i feel sooo trapped oh my god!!!

So pesky and slow already.... Seriously i really do object also...the humiliation....

Edited September 14, 2013 by andreandre

[IrishIvan]

 

 

By "Law", these are illegal.

They are slow and are a pesky nuisance in already chaotic conditions.

Any Farang using this as a mode of transport should hang their head in shame.

It's reserved for junk collectors and BBQ chicken stick ladies.

It's mocking the nations poor by making it a novelty.

 

While I agree with this comment in principle, (and they are illegal, although the Phuket police superintendent stated publicly they would allow them if they were outfitted with lights)  I sure found them to be handy when popping a few hundred meters down to the beach with dive gear when there is no room for cars or truck to park at either the shop or the beach, you can't beat it. Incredibly practical. 

 

Convenient for you. Inconvenient for everyone else trapped behind you

 

 

 

I cant beleive we have to suffer this....its so inconvenient, i feel sooo trapped oh my god!!!

 

So pesky and slow already....  Seriously i really do object also...the humiliation....

You obviously dont drive a car. Id just be happy to go 60 or 70kpm unhindered. Is that too much to ask?

[andreandre]

Convenient for you. Inconvenient for everyone else trapped behind you

I cant beleive we have to suffer this....its so inconvenient, i feel sooo trapped oh my god!!!

So pesky and slow already.... Seriously i really do object also...the humiliation....

You obviously dont drive a car. Id just be happy to go 60 or 70kpm unhindered. Is that too much to ask?

You obviously dont drive a car. ..[Wrong!!]

Id just be happy to go 60 or 70kpm unhindered.....[ Nothing to stop you if conditions are right!!]

Is that too much to ask? {Not at all..see above}

IMO you're making a mountain out of a molehill......its not a big deal at all in the overall scheme of things here.