Popular Post IrishIvan Posted September 13, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2013 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 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedghog Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Aahhh,diddums. Sent from my GT-P7500 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanno Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 What's wrong with sidecars? Rode them in China and Vietnam for years (mind you, real sidecars and not something cobbled together). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KarenBravo Posted September 13, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) 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 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentine Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanno Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 OK, when I rode a sidecar, most other vehicles had trouble keeping up with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybankruad Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedkellylives Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 A lot of expats have motorbikes with sidecars now, mainly people with dogs who cannot afford a car or pickup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolsti Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I call them Wally Trolleys 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hansgruber Posted September 13, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2013 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkan Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 i guess no insurance will cover if have accident..make my day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 OK, when I rode a sidecar, most other vehicles had trouble keeping up with me Triumph Bonneville eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomadJoe Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanno Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 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! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreandre Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Saw a real sidecar yesterday and no a cobbled together steel and wood contraption. Nice, shiny red single seater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomadJoe Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patongphil Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Bet you can see a lot out of them side mirrors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Great way to get the family around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansgruber Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Great way to get the family around {style_image_url}/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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 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. 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! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bubblegum Posted September 13, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) 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 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 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.................. ..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phuket electrician Posted September 14, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2013 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishIvan Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreandre Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 (edited) 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishIvan Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreandre Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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