Royal Enfield Newest Factory In Thailand Begins Operation

Royal Enfield is set to ram up its production in Asia as the company has begin its factory operation in Chachoengsao, a province located east of Bangkok,Thailand.

The new facility would not only serve the local market but also other major South East Asian region.

Interestingly, the Indian-owned company has already started things going by developing a small-displacement motorcycle in cooperation with Thailand motorcycle company GPX.

According to the Indian firm, Royal Enfield plans to ship its motorcycle as a CKD model for assembly which includes the Himalayans and the 650 Twins (Interceptor and Continental GT).

“We are very happy to announce the commencement of operations at the CKD assembly plant in Thailand.

“A testament to our commitment to the region and the market potential, and to our growing community of riding enthusiasts, this facility will enable us to efficiently cater to the growing demand in this region, and also become the hub for the rest of Southeast Asian markets,” said B. Govindarajan, Executive Director Royal Enfield.

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Fears of Covid-19 pandemic forces 2021 Thailand MotoGP round’s cancellation. Is Malaysia next?

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MotoGP: Buriram Tangguh Kontrak Penganjuran MotoGP Hingga 2022?

Thailand buat keputusan untuk tangguh kontrak penganjuran MotoGP hingga 2022.

Difahamkan, kerajaan Thailand rancang untuk menganjakkan pembatalan perlumbaan pada tahun 2020 kepada 2021 dan menangguhkan kontrak penganjuran lima tahun MotoGP dari 2021 kepada 2022.

Senario itu mencetuskan salah faham di antara pihak Dorna dan Thailand seperti disahkan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Dorna, Carmelo Ezpeleta.

Pelan asal kontrak penganjuran MotoGP di Buriram adalah dari 2021 hingga 2025 namun Thailand mahu kontrak tersebut dianjakkan kepada 2022-2026.

Menurut laporan Bangkok Post, yuran penganjuran MotoGP masih kekal pada EUR25 juta (RM121 juta) bagi tempoh lima tahun tersebut.

Thailand borders closed for tourists until 2021

If you’re planning to ride into Thailand (and you’re not Thai) planned for this year, we have some bad news. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), their international borders will most likely continue to close for tourists until the end of the year due to concerns related to COVID-19. (more…)

Sempadan Thailand Ditutup Hingga 2021

Thailand dijangkakan akan terus menutup sempadan negara itu daripada kunjungan pelancong sehingga 2021.

Perkara itu didedahkan sendiri Timbalan Gabenor Badan Pelancongan Thailand (TAT), Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya.

Menurutnya, kerajaan negara itu belum mengadakan sebarang perbincangan mengenai pembukaan semula sempadan negara (keluar dan masuk) ketika mesyuarat mingguan Covid-19.

“Tiada tanda-tanda daripada kerajaan bahawa kami akan membuka sempadan tahun ini. Senario ini memberi kesan terhadap industri pelancongan,” jelasnya.

Bulan lalu, Thailand bercadang untuk memperkenalkan ‘travel bubbles’ – beri fokus pada sesetengah pelancong sahaja – namun perancangan itu tidak dilaksanakan susulan negara yang menjadi sasaran terjejas teruk dengan Covid-19.

Sementara itu, Thailand yang dilihat menjadi destinasi pelancong di Malaysia terutamanya penunggang motosikal yang sering ke negara itu perlu membatalkan sebarang perancangan dalam masa terdekat.

Setakat ini kebenaran memasuki sempadan Thailand hanya diberikan kepada diplomat dan pegawai petugas Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (UN), ahli perniagaan, pelabur berdaftar, kru filem, pekerja asing, petugas pameran dan pemegang visa Thailand Elite.

Bagaimanapun, kumpulan ini harus menjalani kuarantin wajib selama 14 hari. – TheThaiger

Buka Pintu Kereta Melulu, Penunggang Motosikal Maut Digilis Lori

Sebuah rakaman video tular di media sosial yang memaparkan insiden ngeri berlaku di daerah Na Klang, Thailand, Isnin lalu.

Rakaman tersebut memaparkan seorang pemandu kereta telah bertindak membuka pintu tanpa menghiraukan kedatangan sebuah motosikal.

Apa boleh berlaku jika tak tengok belakang semasa buka pintu kereta. ?‍♀️

Seorang wanita yang menunggang motosikal terbunuh digilis treler selepas terbabas akibat terlanggar pintu kereta yang dibuka seorang lelaki. Kejadian 1.30 petang, 13 April 2020 di daerah Na Klang, Thailand. pic.twitter.com/iugfgCgxNn

— Autotoxic Melei (@santeira) April 14, 2020

Tindakan itu menyebabkan penunggang motosikal terbabit yang merupakan seorang wanita melanggar pintu tersebut lalu hilang kawalan dan terbabas.

Pada masa sama, terdapat sebuah lori muatan berat yang turut melalui jalan tersebut dan gagal mengelak mangsa yang telah pun mengalami kemalangan.

Jangan lupa ikuti kami di YouTube dan Instagram!

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Thailand May Ban Lane Splitting for Big Bikes

Malaysian bikers beware: Thailand may roll out a number of new rulings.
Lane splitting ban and an 80km/h speed limit for big bikes is being proposed.
Motorcycle license is required when renting a scooter.

Thailand Transport Ministry may ban lane splitting for big bikes and limit their speed to 80km/h in urban areas.

The country’s Deputy Permanent Secretary for Transport Chirute Vialachitra said that the ban would require big bike riders to wait for traffic lights behind other vehicles. The 80km/h speed limit applies to urban and community areas i.e. villages and towns.

Additionally, big bike riders are to undergo specially-designed tests to obtain their driving licenses. The government plans to set up special test fields and simulators for big bike riders. The simulations will present danger-prone situations to train riders on safety aspects.

But more importantly, foreign tourists are required to show their motorcycle license when renting motorcycles in the country. The requirement is already in existence but not enforced. This is in view of the spate of foreigner deaths while riding motorcycles.

A timeline for enacting the new rules has not been provided, said Mr. Chirute but will be finalized in 30 days before seeking cabinet approval. He hopes the new measures will be in place by year end.

Should the new ruling be approved, Malaysian bikers should beware of them when riding into Thailand.

Source: Bangkok Times

Suami Kantoi Naik Motosikal Dengan Wanita Lain Menerusi Surat Saman

Seorang lelaki Thailand bukan sahaja menerima surat saman malah kantoi apabila surat tersebut memaparkan dirinya sedang menunggang motosikal sambil dibonceng wanita yang bukan isterinya.

Menurut Siam Variety, surat saman tersebut telah dihantar ke rumahnya bersama gambar bukti kesalahan trafik yang dilakukan.

Nasib si suami terus bertambah malang apabila isterinya yang berada di rumah ketika itu telah membuka surat tersebut dan melihat gambar bukti terbabit.

Tidak lama kemudian dia menyedari individu yang membonceng motosikal jenis Honda MSX125 bersama suaminya itu adalah wanita lain dan saman tersebut dikeluarkan ekoran wanita terbabit tidak memakai topi keledar.

Sekiranya wanita tersebut memakai topi keledar pastinya si suami tidak akan dikenakan saman dan aktiviti luarnya tidak diketahui si isteri.

Jadi orang ramai dinasihatkan untuk sentiasa memakai topi keledar kerana sememangnya terbukti menyelamatkan nyawa dan rumah tangga.

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Tindakan Bijak Penunggang Motosikal Menyelamatkan Diri

Saksikan tindakan penunggang motosikal menekan breknya sebaik sahaja trak mula hilang imbangannya.
Ini adalah satu contoh baik penunggangan yang peka dan bijak.
Sentiasalah menunggang dengan peka dan janganlah mudah terleka.

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Do-Do-Do Ter-Tam, Watch the Truck Go Blam

Watch as the motorcyclist applies his brakes just as the truck was starting to lose balance.
This is a great example of riding alert and smart.
Always ride alert and don’t daydream.

This happened in Thailand and watch as the motorcyclist brakes just in time for the truck’s container to tip over!=

The motorcyclist in the video was alert of his surrounds hence he applied the brakes as soon as he saw the truck going off-balance. He missed it with mere metres to go. Additionally, he looked around for other traffic and rode off to stop further down the road, instead of sitting pretty behind it and risk being rear-ended. Yes, he did all these despite the adrenaline pulsing through his veins.

We have often seen riders carrying on with their daydreams, possibly of dating Neelofah or Scarlet Johansson, and being completely oblivious of their surroundings. That’s how the suddenly find themselves right in the middle of the overtaking lane, being tailgated by a heavy vehicle.

Being inattentive also leads to prolonged reaction times. Needless to say, the outcome is usually not pretty.

So, be attentive and smart like this rider. It could be a matter of life or being pancaked into the road.

Source: Kenneth Hiew

‘Countdown’ Bagi Phuket Bike Week Ke-25 Bermula!

Detik ‘countdown’ bagi festival Phuket Bike Week kali ke-25 telah bermula.
Acara tahun ini akan berlangsung dari 12 hingga 14 April di Pantai Patong, dan 19 hingga 20 April di Phuket Boat Lagoon
Sekitar 50,000 orang pengunjung dijangka akan menghadiri pesta tahun ini.

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Countdown Begins for the 25th Phuket Bike Week

The countdown to the 25^thPhuket Bike Week begins.
It will be held from 12^thto 14^thApril at Patong, and 19^thto 20^thApril at the Phuket Boat Lagoon, this year.
50,000 visitors are expected.

It’s almost April and enthusiasts know it’s almost time for the pilgrimage to the Phuket Bike Week (PBW).

The annual event is extra special this year as it celebrates its 25^thanniversary and is dubbed “World Ride Together (sic).” Hence it promises to be the biggest ever than an already largest motorcycle gathering in Asia.

The organizers and tourism authority expect more than 5,000 motorcycles of all types, and 50,000 participants and visitors from more than 30 countries including Thailand. They also project that the event will draw in THB 500 million in revenue.

As per tradition, the PBW will be held in two locations on the island of Phuket on two subsequent different dates. The first chapter will be held at Loma Park, Patong Beach from 12^thto 14^thApril. The second will be held at the Phuket Boat Lagoon from 19^thto 20^thApril.

Do note that this year’s PBW coincides with the Songkran water festival, which starts from 13^thApril and ends on 15^thApril, thus visitors can expect an even merrier fun quotient.

Activities include motorcycle exhibitions, custom bike contest, Miss Phuket Bike Week contest, charity ride. Rock bands and performers include the legendary Thai band Carabao who shot to fame with their song “Made in Thailand;” our very own Wings and many more.

So, start planning now for your convoy to the north!

Please refer to www.phuketbikeweek.com for more information.

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Fears of Covid-19 pandemic forces 2021 Thailand MotoGP round’s cancellation. Is Malaysia next?

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Malaysian bikers beware: Thailand may roll out a number of new rulings.

Lane splitting ban and an 80km/h speed limit for big bikes is being proposed.

Motorcycle license is required when renting a scooter.

Watch as the motorcyclist applies his brakes just as the truck was starting to lose balance.

This is a great example of riding alert and smart.

Always ride alert and don’t daydream.

The countdown to the 25th Phuket Bike Week begins.

It will be held from 12th to 14th April at Patong, and 19th to 20th April at the Phuket Boat Lagoon, this year.

50,000 visitors are expected.

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The countdown to the 25^thPhuket Bike Week begins.

It will be held from 12^thto 14^thApril at Patong, and 19^thto 20^thApril at the Phuket Boat Lagoon, this year.