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  • Thailand NewsRev your engines: The ultimate motorcycle tour in Thailand

    Rev your engines: The ultimate motorcycle tour in Thailand

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Royal Enfield have teamed up to put the Land of Smiles on the map as a premier destination for motorcycle enthusiasts. The Royal Enfield Amazing Thailand Ride, which began its inaugural tour from July 18 to 23, promises an adventure like no other, showcasing the country’s rich cultural tapestry and stunning landscapes. Nithee…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya crackdown on illegal motorcycle parking: Positive response

    Pattaya crackdown on illegal motorcycle parking: Positive response

    Pattaya City’s new campaign against the chaos of illegally parked motorcycles, launched yesterday, July 9, was met with a positive response. Targeting the bustling area outside Terminal 21 shopping mall on North Pattaya Road, the initiative aims to reclaim the sidewalks from rogue drivers, urging the public to cooperate. “This campaign is excellent! It would be even better if enforced…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya’s new campaign puts the brakes on illegal bike parking

    Pattaya’s new campaign puts the brakes on illegal bike parking

    Pattaya City’s latest public awareness campaign, launched yesterday outside Terminal 21, aimed to curb the rampant issue of motorcycles parking on footpaths. However, the initiative has sparked mixed reactions from residents and visitors, revealing deeper frustrations over the city’s parking infrastructure. The campaign, spearheaded by the Policy and Planning Division of the Pattaya City Office, focused on educating the public…

  • Business NewsThai cycle woes: Motorcycle sales hit brakes amid economic woes

    Thai cycle woes: Motorcycle sales hit brakes amid economic woes

    Thailand’s motorcycle manufacturing and sales are experiencing a downturn this year, as the economy faces challenges from high household debt and weakened consumer purchasing power, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). FTI Vice-Chairman and spokesperson for the federation’s Automotive Industry Club, Surapong Paisitpatanapong revealed that economic uncertainty has led to cautious spending among consumers, compounded by recent layoffs…

  • Thailand NewsPolice rev up crackdown on illegal exhausts to silence street racers

    Police rev up crackdown on illegal exhausts to silence street racers

    Police in Thailand conducted a nationwide crackdown on the illegal sale of modified motorcycle exhausts, seizing nearly 1,000 items to curb street racing gangs in an operation targeting manufacturers, storage facilities, and retailers across several provinces. Officers led by the Commander of the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD), Police Major General Wichaya Sriprasertphap launched raids in Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya tourists tread tightrope as bike rentals hog Beach Road

    Pattaya tourists tread tightrope as bike rentals hog Beach Road

    Complaints have arisen in Pattaya over motorcycle rental businesses allegedly monopolising public parking spaces along Beach Road, causing significant inconvenience for tourists. Residents yesterday voiced their concerns to the media, highlighting how these businesses park dozens of motorcycles on the roadside, making it challenging for tourists to find parking. Some motorcycles are even illegally parked, obstructing traffic and making it…

  • Thailand NewsSamut Prakan police arrest 42 teens in street racing crackdown

    Samut Prakan police arrest 42 teens in street racing crackdown

    In Samut Prakan, an operation led by the police resulted in the arrest of 42 teenagers and the seizure of 49 motorcycles, following complaints from residents about noise and disruption caused by street racing. The teenagers were apprehended during a coordinated police action on Suk Sawat Road, from the Prasamut Jadee intersection to the Son Rom Yen junction. This crackdown…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok’s reckless foreign rider roils social media, netizens demand action against Sukhumvit speedster

    Bangkok’s reckless foreign rider roils social media, netizens demand action against Sukhumvit speedster

    Thai social media users have called upon the police to take action against a serial foreign motorcyclist offender, observed engaging in reckless driving along Bangkok’s Sukhumvit Road. Referred to by locals as “Tua Tueng Sukhumvit,” which translates to “the top of Sukhumvit,” the foreign rider has drawn attention across the region. Numerous Thai TikTokers have shared video footage of the…

  • Business NewsThai motorcycle production to exceed 2.1 million units amid tourism rebound

    Thai motorcycle production to exceed 2.1 million units amid tourism rebound

    The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is forecasting that motorcycle production this year will surpass the initial target of 2.1 million units. The revival of the tourism sector and the easing of the global semiconductor shortage are cited as the primary factors for this optimistic outlook. Surapong Paisitpatanapong, the vice-chairman and spokesperson for the FTI’s Automotive Industry Club, attributes this…

  • Crime NewsTeenage motorcycle courier fatally shot intervening in gang dispute

    Teenage motorcycle courier fatally shot intervening in gang dispute

    In the early hours of today, a 19 year old motorcycle rider, who was waiting for work at a city junction, intervened in a quarrel amongst a group of teenagers and was tragically shot. Two of his friends also suffered injuries in the horrific incident. The incident unfolded around 4am today when Deputy Investigation Officer, Sanguansak Chiamsanguanwong, responded to a notification…

  • Transport NewsGetting a motorcycle taxi in Bangkok, or anywhere in Thailand

    Getting a motorcycle taxi in Bangkok, or anywhere in Thailand

    We’ll start off by stating that there is nothing quicker and more efficient than getting a motorcycle taxi around Bangkok, compared to just about any other form of transport. We’ll also admit that there are dangers involved with riding on a motorcycle or motorbike around Thailand, especially if you’re not wearing a helmet (which you can ask the rider for).…

  • Transport NewsMotorbike law breakers: report them and win up to 20,000 baht

    Motorbike law breakers: report them and win up to 20,000 baht

    In an effort to increase traffic safety, or perhaps the fines that come with it, police are enlisting a new weapon in enforcement: you. A new program would offer the chance to win prizes of up to 20,00 baht from the Thai National Police for citizens who record and report motorbike drivers breaking traffic laws. The new programme, announced by…

  • Things To DoThings that have changed in Thailand in the Covid Era | Top 10 | VIDEO

    Things that have changed in Thailand in the Covid Era | Top 10 | VIDEO

    Top 10 things that have changed in Thailand during the Covid-era Things have changed. In some cases they’ve changed a lot and may never be the same again. Many people are suffering as a result of the impacts of lockdowns and the border closures. Some people are being forced to re-invent their lives as a result. Here are some of…

  • Thailand NewsSeparate licence to be required for big bikes

    Separate licence to be required for big bikes

    The Cabinet yesterday approved rules on the issuing and renewal of drivers’ licences as proposed by the Transport Ministry, agreeing that “big bike” motorcyclists will require a different licence from those of smaller, less powerful motorbikes, and applicants will need to pass special training and a test before being granted a licence, according to a government spokesperson. “The details of…

  • Covid-19 NewsLifting of alcohol ban sees resurgence in road carnage

    Lifting of alcohol ban sees resurgence in road carnage

    With the alcohol ban lifted the carnage has resumed on Thailand’s roads. The national alcohol ban was lifted in all 76 of Thailand’s provinces, plus Bangkok, last Sunday. The sale and transport of alcohol was banned as part of the national state of emergency in order to stop people drinking and socialising during the Covid-19 crisis. A predictable, and welcome,…

  • Environment NewsNew bikes must meet Euro 4 emissions standards

    New bikes must meet Euro 4 emissions standards

    A new government policy, which will take effect on March 29, requires all new motorbikes sold in Thailand to meet Euro 4 emissions standards. Officials of the Thai Industrial Standards Institute met yesterday with representatives of more than 40 motorbike manufacturers, including Honda and Yamaha, informing them of the requirements. The measure is intended to help tackle Thailand’s PM2.5 dust…

  • Things To DoTop 10 places to visit around Chiang Mai, on a motorbike

    Top 10 places to visit around Chiang Mai, on a motorbike

    by Ryan Astaphan from Panumart Tattoo One of the joys of visiting Chiang Mai is travelling around on a scooter or motorbike (as long as you have a license) as you explore the countryside. By doing so you’ll get to take in the natural wonders and local culture that northern Thailand has to offer. The main roads are mostly excellent. But do…

  • World NewsTransformers-inspired robot rolls out green message in Vietnam

    Transformers-inspired robot rolls out green message in Vietnam

    PHOTOS: AFP There is more to this towering robot resembling a character from the “Transformers” movies than the auto-parts it’s made from – it speaks Vietnamese and is made from unused motorbike parts. “Hello everyone … I am from Vietnam,” Robot One announces as it swivels side to side in a Hanoi workshop. A team of IT programmers and students…

  • Hua Hin NewsWhere are the CCTV cameras? Hua Hin locals

    Where are the CCTV cameras? Hua Hin locals

    A motorcycle-bombs scare on Sunday has put the spotlight back on the planned CCTV cameras that were promised after a series of bombings in Hua Hin back in 2016. Officials at the Hua Hin provincial hall Hua are now being pushed to speed up the planned installation of hundreds of public-area security cameras in the wake of the weekend’s bombs…

  • Bangkok NewsNational police chief is going to war with street racers

    National police chief is going to war with street racers

    PHOTO: The almost weekly crackdown on motorcycle street racing around Bangkok. So far measures haven’t worked to curb the activities of the fast & furious Bangkok youth – Bangkok Post Despite weekly reports about late night weekend street racing around parts of Bangkok, and the sophisticated use of social media to promote the events, the national police chief Pol General…

  • Bangkok NewsGrand Palace motorbike racers being sought by police

    Grand Palace motorbike racers being sought by police

    SCREENSHOT: Nation TV If there’s one location in Bangkok you just DON’T organise an illegal motorbike race… Bangkok police are looking for the teenage motorcyclists who organised a race outside the Grand Palace on Saturday night. The racing had wrapped by the time police arrived, but surveillance cameras and videos posted on social media have provided enough clues for police…

  • Bangkok NewsReduce Bangkok’s motorcycle death toll by 82% – add dedicated lanes

    Reduce Bangkok’s motorcycle death toll by 82% – add dedicated lanes

    PHOTOS: Daily News Dedicated motorcycle lanes might be the answer to lowering the death toll around Bangkok’s congested streets. A leading engineer has suggested that Bangkok should introduce motorcycle lanes. The Engineering Institute of Thailand’s Dr Thanet Wirasiri says that Thailand has some of the most dangerous driving conditions in South East Asia – and things were getting worse all…

  • Business NewsHonda projects lower motorcycle sales for 2019

    Honda projects lower motorcycle sales for 2019

    Honda Motor Company, the manufacturer of nearly 80% of Thailand’s motorcycles, is projecting another annual loss this year. New motorcycle sales this year are forecast to drop nearly 4% year on year to 1.72 million units. The forecast is unchanged from its January projection. The baht’s appreciation against the US dollar is leading to fluctuations in exports and lower prices…

  • Bangkok NewsPathum Thani street racers arrested for modifying bikes

    Pathum Thani street racers arrested for modifying bikes

    PHOTO: Facebook/Surachet Hakpal Police have arrested 155 motorcyclists for illegally modifying their bikes for road racing in a joint forces operation in Pathum Thani, just north of Bangkok, last night (Thursday). Pol Maj Gen Surachet Hakpal, deputy tourist police chief, held one of his early morning media-fests at 1am this morning at the Klong Lung district office. He reported that…