Experience the Lawless Wild West Car Culture of Bangkok | Capturing Car Culture

[@oxide7]

I second those closing remarks. Something like this in the US would be amazing. The respect, civility, and just good nature of this whole thing is so amazing.

[@johnnyr6391]

It's definitely the respect thing for me too. Wish it was like this in North America.

[@pearlwsz7]

That’s the benefits of a homogenous society. They all have a shared culture. Not so much the case in the US

[@isaacs3413]

@@johnnyr6391 Thailand is a beautiful country, Buddhist values and good respect culture means people are very kind to you been lucky to live here for the past couple of years.

[@pearlwsz7]

@@Rubicola174 yeah, well that’s not what I see in this video. So you stop with your globalist dog-whistles.

[@pearlwsz7]

@@Rubicola174 that’s not what I see in this video. And i don’t think you do either. Cool use of the term “dog whistle” though.

[@n7narcosis]

Ever since Larry started this series, I thought to myself "Just wait until he sees Bangkok..."

[@CBMedia404]

Thanks for coming to Thailand Larry, hope to see you back soon so you can finally get that ride in my S65 E30.

[@tamto6328]

Dude, you should take credit for saying many years ago the JDM/Car scene in Thailand is second to NONE! Respect!

[@themckenzie5774]

Lets point out to the real dude that brought the attention to all of us on KZbin to the awesome car culture.... Plus river boat racing, plus rice patty racing, plus diesel truck drag racing, and diverse vehicle enthusiasts. Thanks for being that guy out their and showing us all back at home the cool things happening on that side of the world. Need we also mention travel tips! Thanks Man!!! #respect

[@fookie02]

As a Thai, We respect u Chad. You deserve more motion here❤

[@WilliamHD2]

​@@tamto6328pfft. Japan takes the cake

[@dryzl3910]

i was gonna say check out your videos but youre here

[@AB-zg2zb]

Lived in Bangkok for 20 years i could set my watch to these guys every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday starting from 1am, its a 15 minute loop.

[@brunostiglitz7535]

Is it Pattaya area or Buriram ?

[@gahos606]

@@brunostiglitz7535 it's Bangkok, the capital city

[@GFSupply-h6t]

I do appreciate Larry’s visit to Thailand. He was so true on many points. Cost of entry to this is so expensive compared to the other parts of the world. Next time you should spend some time with the people in the real motorsport world here. While these Hondas are cool as the footage, you should be aware that we as Thai locals do not appreciate their reckless behaviors on our streets of Thailand. Such actions have brought losses and disturbances to our communities. As you know our land is highly corrupted. Police couldn’t do much. As a car enthusiast myself, I would highly appreciate if you might shed some light on our real racing community. You know people here. Chad can point you to the right connections. We do amazing things here on the tracks too !

[@series1054]

@@GFSupply-h6t Yeah, not a fan of those civics either.

[@filmculture2884]

it's culture not motorsport

[@GFSupply-h6t]

@@filmculture2884 That’s very cliche to hear. As someone who’s been through car cultures in many parts of the world. I can tell you Thais car culture is all about showing off and driving recklessly on the public streets. If you talk about this being the culture… you haven’t seen and been through about cars enough

[@filmculture2884]

@@GFSupply-h6t อ่าฮะ

[@xNickerishx]

i love cb media

[@motorpolitan8884]

Yes a lot of Thai people may be earning $300-$400 a month but these people can't go anywhere near cars. All the people you see in the video with their cars are all upperclass, some may even be millionaires (in US Dollars too). Cars are expensive in Thailand, only second to Singapore. Anything with more than 200 hp from the factory is likely imported, and thus was subject to over 200% import tax when it was new. So while it is good that there is no enforcement, the downside of the high import tax is that the car scene is very boring for middle class people. It's either Civics or motorcycles. Pickup trucks are also popular as they're cheaper than cars, and really the only way for the middle class to access a RWD + manual platform. Only the truly wealthy can enjoy anything interesting.

[@nitrousgtx3]

I've once read some articles said the tax can be up to 328% maximum.

[@joeschmoe5009]

That ambulance was awesome! I initially completely missed the wheels 😂

[@simonpeterdebbarma]

CB Media has a couple videos on ambulances drag racing in Thailand. Other things they fully customize and drag race: actual delivery vans, rice tractors, and many more that I'll not spoil.

[@wlq95]

What's crazy is that it's not even anything unusual here, MOST ambulances are modified lol

[@DatPeteBoi]

@@wlq95 yep! Plently of them around TH

[@bennyb.1742]

People need to keep in mind that most of the authentic parts, and all of the imported JDM cars have MASSIVE tariffs on them too. There's a LOT of money going around in this scene.

[@exstaticzzz9272]

@@bennyb.1742 tariffs are ridiculous for cars shouldn't even exist

[@KuntalGhosh]

@@exstaticzzz9272 cars and car parts are the easiest way to blow up hard earned foreign reserves, thats why most countries in the world heavily tax fully built car's to push car makers into local assembly or make it unaffordable for local population to buy expensive imported cars in huge numbers. any time one of the non car making nations import a car they lose value on their dollar exchange.

[@sammy4651]

@@KuntalGhosh Learnt something new. Thanks

[@kayagorzan]

The tariffs are indeed crazy

[@watpuvinkulkarntawat9939]

We Thai have 300% on foreign car, yes we are rich but government keep us poor.

[@kevinbates3575]

My mind is blown man! The quality of some of the builds there is next level.

[@Stappe92]

I don't usually comment on YT vids, but man, are these vids entertaining and well made. Damn.

[@theangrymarmot8336]

These videos are always the best. It is awesome to see the car culture thriving in different countries, and how their scenes differ. It doesn't matter what kind of cars you are into - having a tight nit group to cruise with is the best thing ever. While some of the cars in this video are not my preferred "style" - it is awesome they are doing what they are doing and enjoying their builds. Nothing says "not a real enthusiast" like hating on someone else's taste/choice in cars/build just because it isn't what you like. Appreciate all builds/scenes that are quality and respectful.

[@DhTheEmperor23]

Nothing beats Thai car culture

[@brunostiglitz7535]

And the ladies…. 🤭

[@Heartfromsomewhere]

@@brunostiglitz7535be careful tho, they might not be a lady 💀😏

[@skaterashton55]

I visited liberty walk while in Thailand and the owner and his son are the nicest guys ever! They showed me around all the cars in the shop and parked around outside.

[@M80-i6m]

I've was into import racing scene in the 1990s in California, but I moved on after the 90s after having a family. Seeing these cars now reminds me of back in the days. All the cars shown are my style, they are designed the way I would. Thanks for the vid, I will put Thailand into my vacation destination.

[@n7narcosis]

Thailand is seriously the best country on the planet.

[@fitipapani9805]

almost...

[@CBMedia404]

I agree with this guy

[@NoLemon137]

Yeah if you come with money

[@_ayumu_6606]

@@n7narcosis if only the gover... Can handle it better...

[@MarmiteTheDog]

Unless you have a family and expect your children to get an education...

[@vec8029]

It's another of the most amazing things in Thailand. It's filmed in a gas station. Whatever branch of the light, it's filmed beautifully in every corner. 😅

[@42itously]

I'm a longtime fan of Larry Chen's videos and photos. As such, if Larry Chen is in, I'm in. Thank you Larry for your passion and skills at bringing to us the passion of others in car culture. Thank you Hagerty for supporting car culture and Larry Chen.

[@KuroRyuu86]

I watched a doco somewhere about Thailand's Ambulances. They are private contractors that actually take you to hospital. So naturally because it's their own vehicle they can dress them up with their own personality. Reason is because of how dense BK is, its hard for the normal ambulance to attend to call outs quickly. So like a Taxi system, they assign the jobs to these contractors.

[@CBMedia404]

I made that video :)

[@arnaldomolina275]

What a great introduction to this culture

[@vincentpan7727]

One of the best videos I’ve seen as a JDM lover here in the US

[@DigitalicaEG]

Another reason to fall in love with Thailand

[@jonathanjameschapman-lim2959]

I love and respect the Thai car culture and car scene. I’m glad to be able to attend most of the major meets and events there. It’s worth the time and sacrifices I give to this community. I love Thailand! Krup 🙏🥰🤙

[@sciflyer67]

Those Toyota vans are awesome. Lots of private ambulances and would probably sell huge in the US. I'm going to ship my 86 4Runner to Thailand when I go. I've never seen one there in all of my travels.

[@727skydivers]

My first years in Thailand (1999-) there was no car culture at all. This has exploded in the last 5-10 years. Great for Thailand!

[@mrnavakit0531]

@@727skydivers no there was car culture in thailand for so long you just didnt see it in the street

[@727skydivers]

@@mrnavakit0531 That is quite possible. Just a bit confused since I spent a lot of time in upscale parts of Bangkok and the only sportscar I ever saw was one Lotus Esprit close to Bed Supper Club.

[@mrnavakit0531]

@@727skydivers i am not car freak but some of my friend are there is community for the car and bike lover you have to talk to the right guy for deeper information

[@AS-jd1wt]

This is the country of diesel engines. We have been in the automotive industry for 60 years, since Toyota established its first production base outside Japan in Thailand 🇹🇭🫡

[@henryrodgers7386]

I don't know why, but the yellow RX at Smith's, with the Porsche headlights? I really like it. Liberty Walk is cool, but I will always love sleek, smooth cars that make you think "wait, is that a stock car, or custom?!" Definitely looking forward to more from Thailand and beyond.

[@nostalgiaheros]

My retirement dream has always been to get a few friends together and find a struggling/ mostly vacant downtown in a rural area, buy up all the downtown buildings and turn them into apparentments upstairs, garages downstairs then have a large building behind as a community garage because doing car stuff is always more fun with friends.

[@pplcrazy1]

Your videos bring the craziest amount of happiness to see the car culture from around the world. I've always been into jdm as a kid but never had a chance of owning a true jdm car till right before street take over in the US were becoming more of a threat to the real cars and coffee enthusiasts in the US. I've always had the dream of making videos of me working on my car and showing out but with covid around the corner around those times I kept the build a secret from the world. As mutch as I'd love to share with everyone what I have and my build I didn't want to get into a part of the culture I didn't want to be part of. Your videos show that it still exists. Even in crazy strick countries what everyone goes threw just to have the meet is amazing as the US takes it for granted.. one day ill follow in your footsteps and capture my view point of this amazing car enthusiasts world. BTW the build is on a 91 & 93 celica. And yea I have 2 of them now. Keep the videos coming. You don't know how much joy it brings to see enthusiasts culture in others perspectives

[@note7ify]

Take care yourself...and go on

[@aarontoholsky2861]

That 5’ Gundam is AMAZING - Larry you’re a legend man. So glad I found your channel last year, I’ve watched almost every video since!

[@G63-s1n]

GREAT VIDEO ABOUT THOSE COOL CARS ! people from Thailand have great hospitality and warm heart ! ❤❤ Love from USA guys ✌🏼

[@iba-ibo-ibee-ibae4384]

ดีใจจริง ๆ ที่วงการรถเมืองไทยเราเป็นที่รู้จักของต่างชาติ ❤

[@sutats]

Generally nice and humble folk through and through.

[@danielstehura9657]

I Live here and Love it! I’m a California native driving a Twin Cam dual clutch automatic Hyundai Elantra!

[@ravetilldawn]

Good to see Chad and Larry Together. Cool Cars

[@blobcsgo7190]

nice video, I envy Thailand's car culture

[@gordythecreator]

This much car customization enthusiasm across the board makes me want to MOVE THERE. That many cool ppl, and I'd probably be "a higher income" citizen.

[@TheJMedia]

Let's go! Love these videos of capturing jdm car culture around the world

[@nithinsuresh1000]

Hi Larry , ur narration is so calm and meditative , still being so excited about these amazing cars .

[@wideyedty]

It’s like living in Japan back in the 1960’s with the love and reverence for US car culture. Cool to see.

[@blurredlocalcat]

Wait, no Thai diesel truck ? 😭

[@deividasnavickas]

Screw billionaires is the Larry Chens lifestyle that I'm jealous about. Ability to meet so many great people around the world and experience their car cultures is just awesome.

[@supermoop]

I went to Phuket many years ago and their car scene is a smaller version of Bangkok's. Lots of cool RHD cars there, and the owners are chill and proud. No street takeovers and burning Infinits as far as I've seen.

[@frankendoodle6379]

This was so chill. So many sweet rides, the car scene was never this cool around my parts.

[@Djuztin]

They've got amazing taste in colors, liveries, wheels and especially tires!

[@juniorrodriguez6961]

Thank you! I'm an old school OG, you need to get down here to Puerto Rico, the land of JDM Cars..

[@vincenthanna2162]

This actually makes me want to move to Thailand. I have a 300zx and 370z and it’s a living nightmare for an enthusiast to enjoy these cars in the UK and Europe.

[@Khun_Tim]

My home for 1/3 of my life. Covid took me away when I started making KZbin videos showcasing car culture.

[@JockeyOfCrypto]

Freakish BRILLIANT delivery and storyline! I too wish the Japanese Car Community here in the US represented in that manner. As a 45 year old JDM gear head I am unable to truly enjoy the culture for so many reasons, but mainly, the Japanese car culture has bad rep! Way to go Larry keep up the amazing stories!

[@KurtCityzens]

Thank for video Larry 🙏🏻🔥🖤

[@ななころび]

I love larry because we get to see these random ass builds. Thank you Hagerty for doing a good job putting a proper host in position. A+++

[@joshuared1000]

Love this series!!!! Larry, you always come through!!

[@muhammadryanelyeddari8631]

16:39 I just got the best timed ad ever. It synced up with the music perfectly. I thought it was a sponsor or something at first because of how well it linked up.

[@urbanstrencan]

Just amazing the JDM culture in Bangkok

[@Vinny520az]

I appreciate what you do for the car culture

[@SinfidelityMusic]

Great video bro. Good work. I’ve been living here 7years but living 3hrs south of bkk on the coast near Hua Hin I’m Building a few cars and hope to make it to some meets once I’ve finished building. Fd and a rx8 20b in the works. A rotary trike build planned Also. 😎

[@shahulmohaideen235]

100 per cent agreed. I have 2 time micro cars , Han's Mazda Veilside and Subaru WRX STI . Will add more soon to my collections 😊

[@TinLeadHammer]

Now this is great content, not some boring drag race in the middle of nowhere. Music is fitting, too. Thanks, Larry Chen!

[@monstercameron]

I miss thailand, such a cool country!

[@paulb2948]

LOL....the fire alarm beep.....🤣🤣🤣

[@PhoHmooAmerica]

Thailand has the best car scene. Period

[@everjn17]

Amazing, But there's diesel truck culture in Thailand that are quite unique as well. Hope you guys could do more in depth videdos of those community in the future.

[@skillzilla4191]

That frankentaxi is just an insane amount of ingenuity.

[@WizardSoon]

Cant wait to drive my classic car from Singapore to Bangkok to witness these myself one day!!

[@Paullex]

Thaland is beautiful. Much love from the Philippines!

[@JohnGarcia-hl9wg]

Wait until you see overloaded trucks transporting goods to places rocking their TE37s. Thailand has wide variety of vehicle modification, from small bikes, cars, trucks, vans, boats and even farm equipments. It's just so crazy how people are addicted into modifying anything with motor in them. What a wonderful country to experience!

[@MrOscarSthlm]

Great episode, and I am looking forward to the next one!!

[@KennethRobinson-rf9wj]

Appreciate your authenticity, keep being real

[@ThatChrisGuy]

I'm surprised that so many people can't distinguish BS bot comments from real ones.

[@Tharit-km9no]

For a reason why E30 and W123 are very cheap here, back on its time it has local assembly plant, and has a price around Japanese mid-size sedan (E30 is compact, W123 is bigger but it's very outdated due the long market lifespan in Thailand), so it's sold like a hot cake Imagine you got a brand new 3-series BMW for a price of Camry/Accord nowadays, and now it's impossible.

[@davebrittain9216]

I think the cambered wheels is about the stupidest thing ever. Makes their awesome looking car not so awesome.

[@lukesmith1463]

Smith's garage is so good. It's a must see when visiting Bangkok

[@silvermannnnnnn]

I like the Hagerty website, but I’m in rage that I had to be told how to comment… Bullshit. This is why we can’t be like Thailand I guess I would love to know more about the guy with the loose Lugnuts infotainment system or whatever that was. Also, Larry Chen doing videos for Hagerty has got to be one of the top 10 KZbin things I’ve seen this year

[@Motokzy]

Thank you Larry.Hope you will be back again ❤soon

[@rjung_ch]

Thanks Larry!

[@Lonespark]

That taxi was legit.

[@Candy.-]

We need more documentary style youtubers

[@hanisnoor2296]

If you come to Malaysia, try contact GK ( Galeri Kereta ). He covering car culture in Malaysia. Much love from Malaysia 💙❤️🤍💛🇲🇾🫰🏻

[@TARVETHZ]

Ive been a big fan of the channel glad yall appreciate the culture here 🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭the 300% tax definitely contributes to the culture being the way it is ❤️✊🙏

[@Follett2121]

Incredibly cool! I think the ambulance was my favourite! Wow

[@thespicemelange.1]

I remember seeing that taxi on Larry Chen's channel. That was like almost 2 years ago.

[@TheFastrider76]

I love Thailand ..thanks for this episode Larry!

[@Salma_Africa_Safaris]

Come to Kenya 🇰🇪 car culture is growing mad ❤

[@7_of_9]

Awesome! Much love from Alaska ❤

[@chocolatecake722]

Great video ! What evening would be best to see this .. and where i would i go please. Currenly koh phangan , heading over to bangkok nect month. Thankyou.

[@isaacroy5924]

2:36 for one sec they were absolutely perfect.😱

[@crimson4338]

I'm am raised in Thailand. Trust me, we love JDM because they're cheap POWAH. If you go to the other provinces like Korat, modified pick-up trucks (กระบะซิ่ง) are more popular than regular coupés in Bangkok.

[@samteks125]

I remember loads of Isuzu 2.5 turbo diesels, all straight piped, rolling coal like crazy back in 2016

[@Armorpiercer]

considering these cars cost multiple fortunes, you will see that the working class almost exclusively race diesel trucks, low tax(all cases for single and 1 ½ cabs, one exclusion for 4door, isuzu dominate this section because low displacement engine), low entry bar, cheap fuel, just generally not liked since most people in the culture are unsavoury

[@melzyphotography]

Such a Well put together to show the world of Thailand Car Culture Tip Top content feeling the moment ! INFINITE MOTOR SPORT IS THE BEST 🎉

[@TJayceRace]

Oh my the RX7’s 💙

[@jameshatton4211]

Wooohooo you got CB media on clip. Sick 🤘 This dude is a car culture legend! Sorry engine culture legend because he does some sick Thai long boat racing and 2 stroke bicycle racing stuff and lots of diesel mini truck stuff. Check out his channel

[@NotStockPhoto]

Great video as always Larry and Hagerty

[@IcelanderUSer]

Back in the 80s there was a 6yr old trashed TA that had been owned by a Thai guy. He had put Christmas lights all over the place inside. It was the craziest and jankiest thing you’d ever seen. Total insanity. I can’t remember the outside but I’m sure it had fake plastic vents / decorations added everywhere. It’s good to see young Thai guys today doing somewhat tasteful mods.

[@olivierschneider9968]

Your videos are amazing Larry ! Can't wait to see the next ones....

[@SunsyloSouvannaraj-rh6zm]

After watching this video now I kinda miss my 1993 civic SI hatchback 😀

[@aaronwlkr]

In the like 95-2002 time in the USA where I live, we used to have a car culture like this. We used to have meets, and everyone was respectful for the most part. Then F&F came out... and we started having a huge influx of spectators. Which started bringing the bad actors. Who would just rev non stop at the meets, or do burnouts. No places wanted us around anymore so it pretty much died. Today the high school kids young adults still meet up in some parking lots, but its more about the meet up, than the cars.. You might have 10 nice cars, a bunch of buckets and like 150 spectators hoping for a street race or a parking lot burnout/take over.

[@marka.2484]

Great video again! Larry, can you point me in a direction where I can get spare parts for my Suzuki Cappuccino? It's getting harder and harder to find any.

[@firetoy]

That taxi is a awesome Frankenstein of a car

[@Don_cyuzuzo]

As a guy from Africa who is always on KZbin watching cars you guys are spoiled 😅

[@yojsakornjitviriyanun4614]

We also have plenty of tuned diesel pickup trucks here all over Thailand. I’m surprised you didn’t mention them 😅 because you don’t get to see the culture in any other countries.

[@26zilence]

Larry you need to come to Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 Rotary scene here is crazy.

[@Frankie_Freedom]

Although rare, we do have quite a few of these here. A lot of them are kinda more in rhe mornings. I can see the difference in it l

[@hotshoe32]

I loved this. Thank you so much.

[@rileygally2967]

What a great video can’t wait for the next ep 👍