At some point in their life, most Thais will sport what is sometimes referred to as “The Thai Tattoo”. It usually takes the form of a 2-3 inch (sometimes much larger) circular or oval shaped, crimson colored patch, usually on the lower inner calf or ankle. The one pictured in the photograph below belongs to […]
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The Naked Bike
I’m sure I will witness many more completely naked motorcycles in Pattaya, I reckon I probably have already, just never had a camera on me. These old “step though” motorbikes are durable, tough, easy to maintain, and highly adaptable, they are the modern day workhorses of Thailand.
Continue ReadingThailand: Pre Motorcycle Era
Before the arrival of the first motorcycles in Thailand, most notably the popular step-through models such as the Honda Wave, Suzuki Crystal and Yamaha Nouvo, boy racers would likely have taken the bull by the horns. I bullshit you not, as you see in the photo (below) the humble buffalo is capable of speeds comparable […]
Continue ReadingBurapa Pattaya Bike Week 2013 Photos
Harley Davidsons, vintage bikes, custom bikes, vintage cars and heavy metal bands gathered for the annual Burapa Pattaya Bike Week, a meeting of like minded souls who like chrome, leather, noise and heavy metal music. So here’s a few photos (below) from the Pattaya Burapa Bike Week 2013, held for the first time at Silver […]
Continue ReadingMotorcycle Safety Photo Fun
It’s senseless, it’s crazy, and there is a serious side to it, not here not today. I know the Songkran Festival accounts for an unprecedented amount of casualties but I’m not writing a songkran survivor’s guide, I’ve done that already, this is just a bit of fun with Songkran photos.
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