I love Thailand and have spent a lot of time in Ao Nang. There used to be a custom Harley shop, just outside the main town. Harleys are extremely expensive in Thailand and so you don't see them very often. Krabi has a bike show in November, or it did before lockdown, when I was last there. Thailand has everything, great weather, beautiful scenery, amazing food and lovely people. I hope to get back there next year.
Yes your right, driving in Thailand takes a little while to get used to but I think it's much more relaxing than driving in the US. It's freedom, do what you want and live with the consequences. Instead of of having government and police regulate everything. It's a change of mindset but once your used to it there's no going back haha 😂🎉
The signals version are a tribute to the Army Corps of signals in India which were one of the traditional users of the OG Bullet! While the numbers are individual numbers that are unique to each bike, they are just a design element paying homage to how Corps have their battalion and marker numbers on vehicles! And yes its unfortunate that RE has discontinued this paint scheme in 2024 but it would have definitely been one I would have bought!
Thailand is a land of wonder... as in I wonder what they are thinking. But Lovely... and welcoming... and wonder-filled. I do the scoot.. but always wanted to step up to something I could confidently do longer day trips on to get out and see some terrain and nature on. Good for you.
I’ve been riding my scooter in Phuket for almost 10yrs. Still can’t get over the helmet less red light jumpers, sadly resulting in some horrific collisions 😢. Lovely bike! Stay Safe! 🙏
Nice to see Mrs D'Arcy on your videos you should feature her more, bit like Shaun does with Suze, be nice to hear what she has to say about all these strange countries and scooter rider's. If she's anything like Suze she'll have plenty to say.
Hey Mr. D, If you can find the time i strongly recommend riding the Mae Hong Son Loop in northern Thailand, starting and finishing in Chiang Mai. Traditionally it's ridden clockwise but having ridden the loop 3 times i would say anti clockwise is preferable. You won't regret it. The Golden Triangle Loop is also well worth a ride too.
I live in Thailand also Darcey, riding a Kawasaki Versys 1000, its an amazing place to live and ride, amazing scenery,and some great bike roads with mountain twisties, Enjoy your time here.
I'm a big fan of Royal Enfield motorcycles, and this video is definitely making me want to get one. The scenery in Thailand is amazing, and I love how you show it off in the video.
The Enfield looks the business, my mate has the same one with the canvas panniers. Whilst your there take a trip to Railey Beach, it’s beyond beautiful.
Welcome to paradise, Darcy 🙏 Unfortunately, from the Mekhong River's edge down to Ao Nang it's 1,500.- metric clicks, otherwise I would join up for a ride😔
A little advice when riding on the main highways. The inside 2mtre lane is for motorcycles, but treat it with caution because scooter riders and often pickup trucks will exit right and head towards you, which is scary
Hahaha, I was considering buying one of those, and this colour was one of my two alternatives! However, going up a mountain made me go for a Guzzi instead 😂!
Welcome to wonderland I have a house hear and been going out there for over 25 years so funny to see your reaction to free living than the open day prison we call England 😂
The super funny thing is the 350 classic is classified as a bigger bike over there. 😮 the only people who ride with helmets gloves and jackets are people on holiday 😅
The Italians have a saying: "Il mondo e' bello perche' vario." Which translates as, "The world is beautiful because it is diverse." There are plenty of other sayings, too, such as: "Paese che vai, usanza che trovi." Which translates roughly as: "For each country that you go to, you will find a different custom." Why am I saying this? Because you seem to be someone who has led a very insular existence up to this point and now that you have ventured out of your little bubble and have discovered that not everybody is a cricket-loving Englishman, you are in culture shock. (Not that there's anything abnormal in that.) As regards crash helmets and safety gear, common sense seems to dictate that they are a sensible precaution, though if you truly want to err on the side of caution, you wouldn't ride a motorcycle in the first place. The fact is that at the end of the day not wearing a crash helmet is a victimless crime because the individual who chooses not to wear one is the only person who suffers the consequences. My philosophy is that it is the job of government to safeguard me as far as possible from the malice or downright stupidity of others (such as drink driving) but that safeguarding me from myself is overreach. I was born and lived the first 27 years of my life in Hertfordshire. My first ever motorized transport was a baby blue Lambretta Starfire 125 that I purchased used aged 16 in early 1973. At that time, learners could ride up to 250cc on a provisional license, it was compulsory for bikes to have a front number plate, and there was no obligation to wear a crash helmet. About six months in, HM Government decreed that all three of those things change. Suddenly 16 year olds were limited to 50cc, front plates disappeared (but mopeds now had to be fitted from new with pedals), and skid lids became compulsory. For me personally, this meant that I had to stick the Lambretta in the garage for several months until my 17th birthday. However, before I did that, as a minor act of defiance I went for one last ride around town helmetless and guess what? No one paid the blindest bit of attention. You see, Darcy, I'm old, 68 years old in fact, and whilst there is no particular merit in that fact as such, nonetheless It means that I still remember a time when it was still normal for people to accept that they would bear the consequences of their own choices and that, believe it or not, is liberating. It may not have been a better time (depending on your point of view) but it was a freer time.
когда ты едешь на мотоцикле без шлема ты пренебрегаешь чужой безопасностью и нарушаешь чужую свободу. 1.если ты поймаешь лицом летящий камень или насекомое ты можешь изменить траекторию движения против своей воли и можешь сбить человека на обочине дороги или врезаться в другое транспортное средство, это может привести к ранению и к смерти других людей. 2.когда ты попадаешь в больницу из-за своей тупости ты отвлекаешь лишней работой тех людей которые могли бы заниматься более полезными вещами чем спасение кретинов.
Very enjoyable video ,its like another world ,or planet have to keep alert motorcycling over there ,beautifull part of the world ,stay safe ,happy motorcycling ,😊x
Welcome to Thailand mate. Are you planning to go to Chiang Mai? It's a mecca for riding. I might be biased as an Aussie living in Chiang Mai, and with my Bonneville T120 it is a dream here.
Brilliant will be visiting in December but will not be hiring a scooter or motorcycle too risky and would keep getting stopped and probably have to pay for damage to the bike I didn’t cause
Thailand is where you ride a Japanese bike. It just makes sense and fits in well. Like a nice custom Yamaha or Honda with a loose unbuttoned shirt at an easy pace. That's the Thai vibe. RE just doesn't fit it.
Nice place. Fun adventure. But you call that traffic. Go to Delhi or Ho Chi Ming City and try walking across the street. As long as you are predictable when walking you will survive. Panic and turn back you are an accident statistic. Scooters with four people aboard aren’t very manoeuvrable 😎🙈🙉😺
The motorcycle fatality rate is almost the same in the UK, Thailand and India - between 26 and 28 fatal accidents per 100,000 motorcycles every year. Compare this to 11 in the EU.
What a shame to know that you came to Krabi. I'm going out to say hello. I also ride a Royal Enfield classic 350. My house is less than ten minutes from the resort where you're staying. Welcome to Thailand and have fun here in Krabi. Enjoy.
Be interesting to compare their accident statistics, per rider/mile etc., with the UK's own. Do they have a 'health service', or just rely on their (quickly) developed skills, reflexes & fate? The visually different bike & helmets is a good idea out there, it warns all the other road users to keep well clear, as you're likely to pull something completely rational at any given moment : )
Hey man, I´m a big fan of yours. I saw you riding the bike with a companion, would you say it is suited for it? Is it too much weight for it? Is it comfortable for your companion? Thanks and greetings from Uruguay!
When I started motorcycling aged 16 no protection was required ! Bloody nanny state crash helmets were for when it was raining !!😊. Think of dispatch riders during the war ? The only thing they had was a leather cap 😅
If you think Thailand riding is nuts you should see the shape some of those bikes are in! Joe is an outlier with excellent bikes though, so you thankfully won't experience it with him 🤣 Also if you're in Ao Nang you need to visit the Krabi hot stream. It's a bit of a bike ride from town but totally worth it
You say you are shocked by people riding with no protection, but you did in Japan, apart from the helmet and gloves. And again here. It is daft, though, and the drink driving here needs stamping out. Along with the overtaking and undertaking in the same lane as you. It must be 22 years since I went to Krabi. Are you going to have a look at Pattaya? Haha. Nick
Not in the sense that I think they shouldn’t, but compared to nanny state Britain it’s s shock. So damn hot that a leather jacket or even denim riding jacket would kill me from heat exhaustion!
@@interstellargod6959 because they couldn’t sell any, and there were so many reliability and quality issues and they offered nowhere near the service that people would expect.
@@wheels2fun526 stop the cap mate..you lost me in reliability and quality issues..These days Re improve so much they are definitely better than the Chinese bikes you guys have
Great video! Don't ride like a local😁...Thailand has the highest rate of motorcycle-related deaths in the world, with almost 22 000 such deaths reported each year (equivalent to 60 deaths a day)...
@kwakithailand Yes, it's the official number!! I was very surprised. People tend to think it's some sort of "organized chaos"...and that there's hardly any accidents or deaths.
"Drive drunk"... no light, tax insurance or license. Be careful, you will always be at fault in an accident. All that said I've been riding motorcycles here for 15 years
Thai's dont treat motorcycles as toys thats why you dont see H2's, supersports or bmw gs about. They just use them as pure utility transport in all weather low powered cc's
Nope. Them Farangs get stopped because most of them complain about the insufficiently enforced traffic laws. Hence, serves them right. I'm riding here since 30 years, never faced any problem regarding "unfair" BIB coz I behave like a local 😊
My favourite video of your travels so far, really natural and fun to watch
thanks 😊
Welcome to Thailand. Have a good trip.
Welcome to Thailand Darcy.
I live here too and ride a super meteor 650.
I love Thailand and have spent a lot of time in Ao Nang. There used to be a custom Harley shop, just outside the main town. Harleys are extremely expensive in Thailand and so you don't see them very often. Krabi has a bike show in November, or it did before lockdown, when I was last there.
Thailand has everything, great weather, beautiful scenery, amazing food and lovely people. I hope to get back there next year.
Yes your right, driving in Thailand takes a little while to get used to but I think it's much more relaxing than driving in the US. It's freedom, do what you want and live with the consequences. Instead of of having government and police regulate everything. It's a change of mindset but once your used to it there's no going back haha 😂🎉
@@Tropicalfarming 💯👍🏼👍🏼
So true 👍
@@Tropicalfarming I guess going back to Europe after a few years might make you go nuts 🤪 😉
The signals version are a tribute to the Army Corps of signals in India which were one of the traditional users of the OG Bullet! While the numbers are individual numbers that are unique to each bike, they are just a design element paying homage to how Corps have their battalion and marker numbers on vehicles! And yes its unfortunate that RE has discontinued this paint scheme in 2024 but it would have definitely been one I would have bought!
Lovely stuff! Enjoyed that
Thailand is a land of wonder... as in I wonder what they are thinking. But Lovely... and welcoming... and wonder-filled. I do the scoot.. but always wanted to step up to something I could confidently do longer day trips on to get out and see some terrain and nature on. Good for you.
I’ve been riding my scooter in Phuket for almost 10yrs. Still can’t get over the helmet less red light jumpers, sadly resulting in some horrific collisions 😢. Lovely bike! Stay Safe! 🙏
I own one. In 18 months, I've done 11,000 miles. Fantastic bike. 😂
@@jez6208 awesome 👍🏼
Nice to see Mrs D'Arcy on your videos you should feature her more, bit like Shaun does with Suze, be nice to hear what she has to say about all these strange countries and scooter rider's. If she's anything like Suze she'll have plenty to say.
Hey Mr. D,
If you can find the time i strongly recommend riding the Mae Hong Son Loop in northern Thailand, starting and finishing in Chiang Mai.
Traditionally it's ridden clockwise but having ridden the loop 3 times i would say anti clockwise is preferable.
You won't regret it.
The Golden Triangle Loop is also well worth a ride too.
Cracking content and quality filming and editing.
Much appreciated!
Wellcome to thailand ,bro ❤
I live in Thailand also Darcey, riding a Kawasaki Versys 1000, its an amazing place to live and ride, amazing scenery,and some great bike roads with mountain twisties, Enjoy your time here.
Thanks 😊
Have one with same color w some mods no back seat its a joy of a ride! From US
I'm a big fan of Royal Enfield motorcycles, and this video is definitely making me want to get one. The scenery in Thailand is amazing, and I love how you show it off in the video.
@@AjaySingh-228 many thanks and great to hear 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan you are welcome 😃
this is very cleverly put together , being in a foreign country and managing a bike channel and local sight seeing , and culture , 10/10 ;;
Thank you so much!
Nice to see you in Thailand.
What a great bike and fantastic experience for you 👍🏼
Enjoy cheers man
Welcome to Thailand! If you came to Bangkok hit us up we can show you around BKK on motor bikes.
Fun video!
The Enfield looks the business, my mate has the same one with the canvas panniers.
Whilst your there take a trip to Railey Beach, it’s beyond beautiful.
Welcome to paradise, Darcy 🙏
Unfortunately, from the Mekhong River's edge down to Ao Nang it's 1,500.- metric clicks, otherwise I would join up for a ride😔
that's my dad's bike and I own the Marsh Grey (Olive Green) version - epic bikes!
Awesome!!
I highly advise to go to the north and ride the Mae hong son loop.
One of the best roads to ride… endless curves over curves in beautiful scenery
A little advice when riding on the main highways. The inside 2mtre lane is for motorcycles, but treat it with caution because scooter riders and often pickup trucks will exit right and head towards you, which is scary
great vid
Love that signals in that colour , there a new one coming out called signal commando , a camouflage one .
🔥👌 💯 great video and excellent recommendation for Krabi Moto Rentals in Ao Nang. Thanks for posting!
Hahaha, I was considering buying one of those, and this colour was one of my two alternatives! However, going up a mountain made me go for a Guzzi instead 😂!
If you have time come to northern Thailand. This is a mountainous area with lots of nice twisties.
Welcome to wonderland I have a house hear and been going out there for over 25 years so funny to see your reaction to free living than the open day prison we call England 😂
I ride a meteor 350 here in Thailand and for Thai roads I find them perfect 👍🏽🙏
Fully agreed! Love my Fireball 🥰
The super funny thing is the 350 classic is classified as a bigger bike over there. 😮 the only people who ride with helmets gloves and jackets are people on holiday 😅
Have the exact same bike in OZ, luv it. Been to Thailand 5 times, would never ride there lol . Rode in Bali once that was enough.
The Italians have a saying: "Il mondo e' bello perche' vario." Which translates as, "The world is beautiful because it is diverse." There are plenty of other sayings, too, such as: "Paese che vai, usanza che trovi." Which translates roughly as: "For each country that you go to, you will find a different custom." Why am I saying this? Because you seem to be someone who has led a very insular existence up to this point and now that you have ventured out of your little bubble and have discovered that not everybody is a cricket-loving Englishman, you are in culture shock. (Not that there's anything abnormal in that.)
As regards crash helmets and safety gear, common sense seems to dictate that they are a sensible precaution, though if you truly want to err on the side of caution, you wouldn't ride a motorcycle in the first place. The fact is that at the end of the day not wearing a crash helmet is a victimless crime because the individual who chooses not to wear one is the only person who suffers the consequences. My philosophy is that it is the job of government to safeguard me as far as possible from the malice or downright stupidity of others (such as drink driving) but that safeguarding me from myself is overreach.
I was born and lived the first 27 years of my life in Hertfordshire. My first ever motorized transport was a baby blue Lambretta Starfire 125 that I purchased used aged 16 in early 1973. At that time, learners could ride up to 250cc on a provisional license, it was compulsory for bikes to have a front number plate, and there was no obligation to wear a crash helmet. About six months in, HM Government decreed that all three of those things change. Suddenly 16 year olds were limited to 50cc, front plates disappeared (but mopeds now had to be fitted from new with pedals), and skid lids became compulsory. For me personally, this meant that I had to stick the Lambretta in the garage for several months until my 17th birthday. However, before I did that, as a minor act of defiance I went for one last ride around town helmetless and guess what? No one paid the blindest bit of attention.
You see, Darcy, I'm old, 68 years old in fact, and whilst there is no particular merit in that fact as such, nonetheless It means that I still remember a time when it was still normal for people to accept that they would bear the consequences of their own choices and that, believe it or not, is liberating. It may not have been a better time (depending on your point of view) but it was a freer time.
когда ты едешь на мотоцикле без шлема ты пренебрегаешь чужой безопасностью и нарушаешь чужую свободу.
1.если ты поймаешь лицом летящий камень или насекомое ты можешь изменить траекторию движения против своей воли и можешь сбить человека на обочине дороги или врезаться в другое транспортное средство, это может привести к ранению и к смерти других людей.
2.когда ты попадаешь в больницу из-за своей тупости ты отвлекаешь лишней работой тех людей которые могли бы заниматься более полезными вещами чем спасение кретинов.
Nice one. You should try Bali on a motorbike/scooter thousands of times crazier!
Very enjoyable video ,its like another world ,or planet have to keep alert motorcycling over there ,beautifull part of the world ,stay safe ,happy motorcycling ,😊x
Welcome to Thailand mate. Are you planning to go to Chiang Mai? It's a mecca for riding. I might be biased as an Aussie living in Chiang Mai, and with my Bonneville T120 it is a dream here.
Wondering what helmet you are wearing? Great vids!
It is a Stormer Glory from XL Moto link in the description 👍🏼
Dude, Ao Nang is super chill to drive, if you want a real '' chaos '' experience, come to Phuket 😂
Or Petchburi/Asoke/Sukhumvit Area between 16:00-19:00 😂
Brilliant will be visiting in December but will not be hiring a scooter or motorcycle too risky and would keep getting stopped and probably have to pay for damage to the bike I didn’t cause
That bike love you long time
Thailand is where you ride a Japanese bike. It just makes sense and fits in well. Like a nice custom Yamaha or Honda with a loose unbuttoned shirt at an easy pace. That's the Thai vibe. RE just doesn't fit it.
Nice
Hi Darcy, Ao Nang looks like paradise! Can you provide details of your accommodation? Thanks
It’s called Fiore AoNang and I would definately recommend 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan thank you!
Nice place. Fun adventure. But you call that traffic. Go to Delhi or Ho Chi Ming City and try walking across the street. As long as you are predictable when walking you will survive. Panic and turn back you are an accident statistic. Scooters with four people aboard aren’t very manoeuvrable 😎🙈🙉😺
If you think Thailand is crazy wait till you ride a motorcycle in India lmao you'll be in for a shock for sure!
The motorcycle fatality rate is almost the same in the UK, Thailand and India - between 26 and 28 fatal accidents per 100,000 motorcycles every year. Compare this to 11 in the EU.
@@fuglbirdnow compare the knive murder numbers and decide yourself which country is safer to live in.
What a shame to know that you came to Krabi. I'm going out to say hello. I also ride a Royal Enfield classic 350. My house is less than ten minutes from the resort where you're staying.
Welcome to Thailand and have fun here in Krabi. Enjoy.
This was a while ago, it was a great experience in Thailand 😊
We are now touring in Southern India 👍🏼
Be interesting to compare their accident statistics, per rider/mile etc., with the UK's own.
Do they have a 'health service', or just rely on their (quickly) developed skills, reflexes & fate?
The visually different bike & helmets is a good idea out there, it warns all the other road users to keep well clear, as you're likely to pull something completely rational at any given moment : )
Believe me, Thais enjoying a far better (and cheaper) health care system than folks in most western countries
When you visit here in the Philippines, try to go to tagaytay city. Then lets meet ❤🎉
I’ve actually finished the trip now and am back in England. But that would have been great 👍🏼
@MrDarcy-OlMan oh. Ok hahaha. Anyways till next time 💕
@@TravelNiBongz 👍🏼
If you put a bullseye on your forehead, you can be Colin Farrell from Daredevil for Halloween
Did you prefer the classic 350 or the hunter 350?
The Classic 350 👍🏼
Put on a hellmut, protect yourself ! yes mommy ;) you brits so tyranical
I hope your insurance Covers you for a 350cc, as most insurances only cover you for a 150cc. Safe travels
Freddie dobbs title? ❤
You gonna go see Moo Deng? 😆
Hahah was tempted 😂
Hey man, I´m a big fan of yours. I saw you riding the bike with a companion, would you say it is suited for it? Is it too much weight for it? Is it comfortable for your companion?
Thanks and greetings from Uruguay!
Yes the bike for very good and comfortable for a companion 👍🏼
Looks like Krabi
👍🏼
When I started motorcycling aged 16 no protection was required ! Bloody nanny state crash helmets were for when it was raining !!😊. Think of dispatch riders during the war ? The only thing they had was a leather cap 😅
If you think Thailand riding is nuts you should see the shape some of those bikes are in! Joe is an outlier with excellent bikes though, so you thankfully won't experience it with him 🤣 Also if you're in Ao Nang you need to visit the Krabi hot stream. It's a bit of a bike ride from town but totally worth it
Love the videos, hate the “TH-camr face” in the thumbnails 🤷♂️
We’re learning, looking at big channels and trying to see what works. Clearly this doesn’t
We ride motorcycle like we ride bicycle.
You say you are shocked by people riding with no protection, but you did in Japan, apart from the helmet and gloves. And again here. It is daft, though, and the drink driving here needs stamping out. Along with the overtaking and undertaking in the same lane as you.
It must be 22 years since I went to Krabi. Are you going to have a look at Pattaya? Haha. Nick
Not in the sense that I think they shouldn’t, but compared to nanny state Britain it’s s shock. So damn hot that a leather jacket or even denim riding jacket would kill me from heat exhaustion!
So which is better in Thailand ? A Royal Enfield Classic 350 or a scooter ?🛵
Depends on the location you are spending your time mostly.
A scooter is fine when living in a city like BKK, sporadically going longer trips only.
Thats not a Tuk Tuk, its called a Salaeng
Salaeng
Whats up with the video filter?
Royal Enfield completely flopped in Taiwan. Anyone that bought one of these bikes can no longer get service and can't even sell them.
Sad news for Taiwanese..
@@interstellargod6959 because they couldn’t sell any, and there were so many reliability and quality issues and they offered nowhere near the service that people would expect.
@@wheels2fun526 stop the cap mate..you lost me in reliability and quality issues..These days Re improve so much they are definitely better than the Chinese bikes you guys have
@@interstellargod6959 Chinese made bikes are not sold here. What are you talking about?
Try riding in bangkok😂
Great video! Don't ride like a local😁...Thailand has the highest rate of motorcycle-related deaths in the world, with almost 22 000 such deaths reported each year (equivalent to 60 deaths a day)...
Are you implying that each year 22,000 bike/scooter riders are dying on the roads?
@kwakithailand Yes, it's the official number!! I was very surprised. People tend to think it's some sort of "organized chaos"...and that there's hardly any accidents or deaths.
@@victorkorandoutter BS....
"Drive drunk"... no light, tax insurance or license. Be careful, you will always be at fault in an accident.
All that said I've been riding motorcycles here for 15 years
Nope, you're absolutely not always at fault.
@@kwakithailand well let's just say you've had a different experience than me
@@markbagnall565so, your "you will always be at fault in an accident" is based only on your own experience but not on official statistics?
😀👍😀👍
Hi again mate! Can you add the subs once more?
Thai's dont treat motorcycles as toys thats why you dont see H2's, supersports or bmw gs about. They just use them as pure utility transport in all weather low powered cc's
Funny how the rules only apply to foreigners 😂
Yes Darcy, the cops stop foreigners, because they have money......thais, for the most part don't, so get a free pass. T.I.T
This Is Thailand.😁
Nope.
Them Farangs get stopped because most of them complain about the insufficiently enforced traffic laws.
Hence, serves them right.
I'm riding here since 30 years, never faced any problem regarding "unfair" BIB coz I behave like a local 😊
Youre too decked for a hot humid slow ride.
Pretty soon u would be frustrated.
Heatstrokes are deadlier than road rashes 😂
Subs?
Coming on shortly 👍🏼
I ride I thai and Philippines .laos on bike
Philippines worse laos
But traffic much shower
International paper licences or you will pay tea money to the thai police
Try riding a power scooter may be a yamaha aerox or other brand bikes of kawasaki or yamaha,suzuki ,try other bikes when you get the chance out there.