I can see many Hino 500 on the thai roads;

In Europe, when we have a number like these " 500 " we can think the truck is a 500 HP but here in Thailand, what to believe ?

so I went on internet and discovered that 500 is for 5 cylinders and not 500 HP ( 240 & 260 HP ) ; fyi , I drived a Volvo F89 in 1973 ; 42 years ago !! : 330 HP

" The five-cylinder J07E engine is available in the 500 Series medium duty standard cab variants, and delivers more power and torque and better fuel economy than the six-cylinder engine it replaced. It is rated at 240 and 260 horsepower. "

http://www.hino.com.au/500/features/engines-2/

A step up from my tent.

Custom camper.

This morning - rd 22 ; the truck is in the direction of Udon_Thani

P1010737_sortie_vtt_04_02_2015 by vanhouten1, on Flickr

A beautiful truck for finding water ...I think ...

This morning ...the same truck and me at the same place ..Thank u Lumix FZ 200

P1010714_sortie_vtt_04_02_2015 by vanhouten1, on Flickr

P1010715_sortie_vtt_04_02_2015 by vanhouten1, on Flickr

P1010716_sortie_vtt_04_02_2015 by vanhouten1, on Flickr

A beautiful truck for finding water ...I think ...

This morning ...the same truck and me at the same place ..Thank u Lumix FZ 200

P1010714_sortie_vtt_04_02_2015 by vanhouten1, on Flickr

P1010715_sortie_vtt_04_02_2015 by vanhouten1, on Flickr

P1010716_sortie_vtt_04_02_2015 by vanhouten1, on Flickr

Went past a sugar mill a week or so back and there were hundreds of grossly overloaded truck and trailer units parked waiting to be unloaded with more on the road to the mill.

The road to the mill on the left hand side was in terrible condition no doubt due to the overloaded trucks while the other side coming from the mill was in good condition.

Should go past again on Sunday, must stop and take some photos.

" The road to the mill on the left hand side was in terrible condition no doubt due to the overloaded trucks while the other side coming from the mill was in good condition. "

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I think they ( thai who make roads ) must ( MUST ) go to Italy and have a look how italian engineer do ;

for example the motorway from Bologna to Firenze ; nearly all in the mountain, tunnels, high bridges, tunnels...

and in Italy the bigs trucks with 8 axles are more heavier than the biggest trucks in Thailand .

P1010729_sortie_vtt_04_02_2015 by vanhouten1, on Flickr

The trimmers / hackers... but at least clearing the power lines (Samui)

When thai PEA will understand they must put in the earth all electrics and telephones lines ?

It's easier to repare and less dreadful .

bangkok buses

Nakon_Phanom

P1010598_nakon_phanom_train_touristique by vanhouten1, on Flickr

I asked the driver about the age of his truck; he answered to me : about 40 years old

P1010753_route_22_trucks_sugar_cane by vanhouten1, on Flickr

P1010754_route_22_trucks_sugar_cane by vanhouten1, on Flickr

Sakon_Nakhon

Outside

Inside

That Isuzu looks in nice shape too. Man obviously takes care of it.

Did you get a foto of the interior ?

M60 and Ma Deuce !

Make my day !

just me and the driver on a free 53 and for a change i could get a seat.