Thailand's Custom Van Scene: Modified Tour Vans and Ambulances!

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[@jacobrev6567]

Ok 👍👍👍

[@dazaspc]

In English the vans name is pronounced HI ACE as in a card

[@LassoKid7777]

Anything going down in Patong ? brother CB?

[@RM360CR]

why you need any carbon fiber part for any car that is not for racing competition eh?

[@laurenceelderts2284]

@@RM360CR all.look.good

[@streetrider1977]

No matter how injured you might be? You not going to die in that ambulance! And if you do, you'll be partying all the way to heaven! 😂

[@tjmctube]

My wife is Thai and whenever we visit she insists on using these private vans for everything other than long distances. Like say Buriram to Phuket. I wasn't keen on the idea at first, but they are soooo much better. 1) Service is door-to-door, no matter what door. Home, hotel, airport, etc. 2) If you have more than two people it (like us and 3 kids) it really isn't that much of a premium vs other transport. 3) Luggage handling is much easier. 4) You're not on any schedule and random stops for snacks or bio breaks are much easier. Now we haven't had the chance to hire one of these tricked-out vans, but I sent her the video to watch and next trip..........

[@cosmicegg1283]

yo that's sick, hope you get a ride in one of these!

[@CarLoverPhotography]

Another reason to love Thailand. ❤️🇹🇭

[@reezevlog]

in Thailand, these vans have speed limit, especially tour vans..there’s a device on the dash where the driver has to swipe a ‘card’ to log-in before they start driving. if they go over the speed limit, the device will alert the HQ (government office) n will fine the drivers.. my friend have a Ventury, a bigger version of the Hiace in Phuket..he told me about this..to avoid road accidents as some drivers speeding with tourists inside..

[@mikescudder4621]

Truck drivers have a similar device in Brazil, but its analogue. It tracks your speeds on a piece of paper. But there are ways to hack it and i get truck drivers flying down hills at 120 km/h + behind me!!

[@dawsonramdass1145]

the ventury is just a hiace commuter with some fancy stuff It's also usually the low top commuter which other than the ventury is kinda rare ngl but damn i never heard about the speed tracking thing that mad

[@LK-bz9sk]

In South Africa these HIACE vans are the taxi fleets. They put 12 to 16 people in them, their brakes are terrible they drive too fast and every few days a couple of them collide and its easy for 10-14 people to die in one accident.

[@nithirotethupawirote2538]

I'm Thai. I've never heard of that device.

[@nickymc5955]

​@@nithirotethupawirote2538มีนเป็นแบบนั้นเลยครับ. รถตู้ที่จดทะเบียนขีบรถรับจ้างจะต้องรูดบัตรทุกครับ. ถ้าสตาร์ทเครื่องเกิน10นาทีโดยไม่รูดบัตรปรับครั้งละ 2,000บาท ขับไม่เกิน90 เกินได้ไม่เกิน5นาที ถ้าใช้ความเร็วมากกว่า90เกิน5นาทีปรับครั้งระ2,000บาท. นับเป็นครั้ง สถิติสูงสุดที่ผมรู้คือค่าปรับ. 300,000กว่าบาท. เจ้าของรถถึงกับขายซากรถทิ้ง

[@snaaail]

Imagine dying in an ambulance with a disco ball

[@carlossixtysix]

Hahaha.. Yup.. Not died on the way to a party, but died on the way in a party 😂

[@bennyc6694]

I was about to say that 🤣

[@สตางค์บอย]

😂😂🇹🇭🙏

[@humdinger5701]

Gotta love the Thai people. They go mental on everything in such a absolutely impressive way.

[@willburn1741]

Those Ambulances are crazy AF. I think CB Media needs a Merch -Van.

[@Low_Joe]

When I was at Bangsaen Beach last month, I saw the Hyundai Staria at night, and I thought VIPing that bad boy would be amazing! Love the van scene. Like 9 years ago I was picked up to take me to get my rental car and the van was VIP’ed the F out. That’s when I “discovered” the scene. Good video!

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Super cars are good on a race track, a luxury van is like the super car for life.

[@AlexofCharmCity]

100%

[@sam20736]

very nice vans. i really like the sound of a turbodiesel engine with a big open exhaust, you can hear the whistle of the turbo so nice ....i want a ringtone like that. keep ,m coming chad.

[@cspruitt3190]

Unbelievable! That place is such a trip. Thank you Brother. I wouldn't have a clue about this stuff without your effort. I really appreciate and enjoy these videos.

[@Atem_S.]

ambulance with air ride... i have now seen everything!! Thailand is so epic!!

[@obsidian00]

Those vans are SICK...the whole scene reminds of the custom van craze here in the states back in the late 70's/ early 80's...Good stuff! 🤯

[@kg5325]

Awesome love the thailand car culture

[@justusfire2873]

Finally a CB video in my timeline again without the need to actively search for it. Keep it coming, algorithm.

[@artist_with_dharma137]

Hey Chad, to let you know the paint effect on the hood of the blue van with red and black paint job that is at 00:03:17 looks like foiling, a technique using metallic base coat and then a dark top colour. The top colour is dabbed ith scrunched foil to create the cool effect. Also it's possible to use carrier bags, string or even oiling to separate the top colour into weird patterns.. Also for anyone interested there is a website that imports all "japanese style" carrier vans like hiace, commuter etc.. Some really high custom vans available at ridiculous low prices, well looked after and all import duties dealt with by the company. nice smooth import of whatever van you desire.

[@YeshuaDisciple916]

This painting style is known as marble paint. Also, commonly known as Bowling ball paint.

[@cpaul580]

What’s the website?

[@Sizzler1174]

Those vans are sick and I want one now. 🤜💥🤛

[@smudger6461]

Love it man brilliant stuff....❤

[@terjejohnsen3651]

the party must go on even on the way to hospital. NICE.

[@EarthCamper]

Campervan builds market on Toyota hiace and commuter in Thailand has boomed....both diy and builders....thet are doing ot so well and there are so many channels doing campervan interios tours videos

[@MrJearley6]

DDDAAAMMMNNN!!! these are cool. This is a whole different type of car show. I have never seen anything like this before. Thank you for this video. This is new for me. I’ve seen all kind of shows, but I have never seen anything like this. Thank you for this video and sharing. Thank you.

[@CLCIII]

Thanks for anothe great video Chad. It is so interesting to see the depth and diversity of the Thai automotive scene. As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇

[@gpracer270]

I will never visit Thailand because I know 100% that I will NEVER want to leave... =) The people are amazing, the cars and motorbikes are NUTS, they race EVERYTHING!!!!!! They LOVE BEER,, WOW my kinda people. And I see that the women are very pretty too,

[@mno74900]

...😀😂🤣

[@alzmanfield3659]

Fantastic car culture there

[@PeRcH72]

Thanks again for a nice video Chad, loving the vans! That green one is indeed a very beautiful one

[@-joe-davidson]

You might find this interesting... In the United States, there used to be privately owned ambulances as well. In fact, there's a movie from the 70's called 'Mother, Jugs & Speed' which portrays a customized van used as an ambulance.

[@kens6652]

Yeah... that Red & Gold combo was totally my style! I could really go for one of the camping one though! Live out of it and tour Asia! 😍😍 Edit: I ran an ambulance in Hollywood... none of them ever had disco lights and subs! Most definitely Thai!!

[@yukushi1989]

That's what we called all over the world car culture! JDM everywhere!❤

[@Sparky_D]

Every time I land in Thailand I seem to get one of these awesome vans to take me to the hotel.

[@aleximercedez2068]

Hi from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 I really appreciate it your video CB Chad I never get disappointed I loved

[@MaulanaReshaVivadi]

4:17 "Let's see what's going o--hh my goddd" 😂

[@sicelolongo2388]

Wow this is wonderful, I would love to visit Thailand

[@NYC-2-BKK]

I’m very fond of these vans as my parents would hire them by the day to take us around and do our sight seeing

[@lukehorning3404]

I love those vans and wish we had them in the US

[@Ahahahhaaah]

Can I have a stroke just so one of those sweet ambulances can pick me up 😂 those vans are sick!

[@mikescudder4621]

Some pretty amazing vans! Amazing workmanship too....

[@KingChadKennedy]

We have these in South Africa it's our public transport it's the same van both called Toyota Quantum , it's used as taxis and ambulances and it's absolutely all over South Africa , the one with the flat roof is a Hiace still a Quantum tho , and it's pronounced high ace

[@Alsinsin]

Disco ambulance is a great concept. What about hearses? I haven't seen any driving around. The one in Singapore can be pretty spectacular, worth a video.

[@itastain]

Here in NZ the Hi-Ace is the go to van for tradies and couriers. During Covid I worked as a security guard at a post depot. Some of the postie vans that rolled in had aftermarket wheels, lights and exhausts. Of course they couldn't go too hard as they had the courier logo plastered on the sides

[@mikescudder4621]

Yeah mate, as a kiwi the van is absolutely the best vehicle for work. I had a pickup for a while and it sucked. Constantly worried about rain, dust, theft and space! A lot more room in a van. I actually bought a micro van (Mitsubishi minicab) in Chile with a 2 cylinder 550cc engine. Went 20,000kms around South America before i settled down - still have it!

[@FilmingAustralia1623]

Just like in australia

[@a64738]

Here in Norway it is mostly Wolks Wagen and Mercedes Sprinter vans and rarely some Ford Transits (I have a Ford transit box van with camping interior myself) ...

[@BADQ]

Hi Ace.... HAHA told ya, you say things weird man hahahah love these vans, very different 👌

[@DanielRafaelRanirezvega]

Truly unique style very nice

[@jadehemvijitraphan884]

fun fact, the orange sign on the millennium jade commuter says “school bus” and i think its legit. these vans are also a popular choice for schools.

[@jacobrev6567]

The custom Van in Thailand is so sick actually

[@จตุพลมุ่งบัง]

ของคุณดีก็ไม่ต้องดูตรับ😊

[@ballt.4988]

@@จตุพลมุ่งบัง so sick ในที่นี้ใช้เป็นสำนวน แปลว่า ดี (cool) ครับ เขาไม่ได้ตำหนิอะไร

[@inThailand1987]

@@ballt.4988 😂😂😂😂

[@sulaimansama-ae5224]

@@จตุพลมุ่งบังไม่เข้าใจภาษาอังกฤษ ก้ออยู่เงียบๆก้อได้

[@Rongturn777]

Nice vans ‘ but where I come from sick still means 🤮

[@TheNismo777]

Thats like F8 green from challenger!

[@Mossy_Tree47]

Here in México there is also a lot of modified Toyota HiAce vans which are most popular in the cities in the Mexico City metropolitan area such as Ecatepec or Tlalnepantla but instead of just being modified for personal use their typically modified but still used as mini buses for passengers

[@newetman4382]

Same in Thailand.

[@Strangernightg]

Ohly mother of nature , you cant beat the price you just said . $10.000 is crazy low and you say maybe another 6.000 for parts is a gift . This just goes to show how expensive it cost to buy a car here in America compared to Thailand its a steal of the century. I don't own a van or car but I'll tell you this much all those vans , motorcycles are off the hook , epic video and well done executed .

[@mikemartin9175]

If I ever make it to Thailand one day. I want to ride around in one of these vans

[@viralentertainment5495]

try kenyan matatus

[@rrandy_]

It would be interesting to see a video just on harleys in Bangkok

[@peacfulseas]

I really enjoy riding in these vans when I'm in Thailand. Wish Toyota made these available in the states. Really like the styling. I'm guessing they wont pass emissions standards.

[@NANKEL1]

Love the HI-ACE Vans, there was 1 van here in Australia that had a wide body kit and he said he got it from Japan, it looked freakin awsome. Seeing the car sean there in Thailand makes me want to go live there😁👌

[@johnlloyddy7016]

Was wondering what a Toyota Hayas was. Took me a while before I realized he's referring to a Toyota Hi-Ace Van.

[@kayejaye261]

Great vid. Vans are sweet. Like to see more of the 4x4 overland type. Never been fan of wrap. Like the detail they put into their rides.

[@derekhobbs1102]

In Australia, Hiaces of any age still command a high price relative to other vans.

[@know-body2519]

So many things in Thailand LOOK great, but started out COMPLETELY different. Do you know what I'm say'n???

[@maxsdad538]

Sounds like someone I met back in 1973 in a drunken haze outside of Korat RTAFB... Wait, what? er, no, I don't know what you're talking about. 😉😉

[@DJWizmuzk]

Another great video, enjoyed every minute of the content. Keep it up 👍

[@Byron4RollTide]

Take your Van and park it in front of your favorite Club or Bar. The girls would be lined up doing Boom Boom in the back of your Van. 🤣😂

[@dwayneFO1]

They are called a Toyota HiAce (Hi Ace) here in Australia.

[@piotrg8593]

Great stuff again, Chad. I just want to say that people should like it much more than that. Please, like more, his videos, folks))) Keep on doing what you do) Great work. ... maybe something from your trip to and from Phuket you could post..?)

[@mattbrcs]

I always wondered why the US does not get these vans at all

[@mikeyboy3054]

Agreed. Sick.

[@DJWizmuzk]

The U.S will not get these Van's because of the design.front passengers sit on top of the engine not much safety for driver and front passenger. The newer generation has this covered with a longer front like a For Transit van

[@AlexofCharmCity]

@@DJWizmuzk there are many "cab over" vehicles in the US that are not considered unsafe. They are actually great, drove one for work in the states many times.

[@14KiloWhisky]

Too small

[@cdestes1914]

Dude, those are ABSOLUTELY SICK! Love it, keep up the great work Chad…

[@rayvilleta21]

We need more vids likes this one Chad. Also, please dont forget about the 7th gen Civic Ferio guys, they're a tooooon of those enthusiasts in Thailand. (More in Malaysia, but Thai also have a whole bunch of those guys too)

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

👋 Ace. 👋 Lux. 👋 Brid.

[@bobmitchell8012]

It’s called High Ace , dude.

[@truaentnation2528]

Hiace .. what do you mean High Ace

[@agnelochandra8368]

​@truaentnation2528 the dude in video is pronouncing HiAce as "High ass" 😂😂

[@thearchibaldtuttle]

Good to see you enjoing life!

[@nolanfrank582]

That mobile ICU was next level!

[@konliner9286]

Proof that minivans can be as cool as SUVs.

[@swatty7iron]

Ahhh man I was getting ready to jam out in the Outro 💃🔊🎵🎶

[@Kevmoney3]

its kinda weird hearing him calling it a van instead of a quantum...these are fire though 🔥 imagine having them in South Ahh

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Wow they change anything over there hey chad 👍👍 It’s hi ace

[@ChefDwight]

Crazy vans

[@shadowsmirk]

Love vans. I wish we could get these in the US.

[@TradieTrev]

Electricians wet dream bro! We would love to ride around in these bad boys for work!

[@fmtnic]

I love my Hiace. Best van ever!

[@ChainsawFPV]

As a body\paint guy, I appreciate that they are all painted and not wrapped.

[@oralwayne7273]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO

[@supersmalls]

van colour @8:34 is rescue green metallic. I had it as a colour on my jk jeep wrangler. Some called it baby puke

[@garlenseong38]

Those vans are better better than the soccer mom van we have in the US.

[@dae1973]

Chad the only KZbin channel that I watch the whole ad breaks on lol. I need to do better lol

[@JAB8]

Thai scene is RAD and so many Alphards too!

[@dogman129]

Chad, referring back to your Motor Bike Shopping Bangkok, I wouldn't focus so much on appearance but more on ease of maintenance. The more cowlings the scooter has the longer it takes to perform some of the simplest of tasks. Try changing a fuel pump in a Honda PCX for instance!!!

[@EthanScarlett]

Pimped out Hiace's are pretty common here in NZ too, they're everywhere lol

[@BS_Mods]

Man I wish the Philippines would get with the program. We need more of this here in Ph.

[@Moppemannen_mattias]

I Love those Vans! I'm in Thailand now and visiting Tim Liljegren 😎

[@iambrian769]

Van Culture 🙌🙌🙌

[@krispetrov6545]

Awsome content

[@GarageSupra]

hi-ace we call them here in Australia

[@goodnightnight4773]

คนไทยไม่จำเป็นต้องแคร์ ใคร เพราะไม่มีการปิดกั้นหรือเหยียดหมาย เกี่ยวกับการ แต่งรถ ทุกอย่างเสรี มีอิสระภาพในการใช้ชีวิตและวิธีคิดของตัวเอง ชิวๆๆ😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@erikschmitz1841]

Those vans are sick. Would love to have similar vans in the U.S.

[@garlenseong38]

That got to be the sickest ambulance!!

[@majidhassan752]

Come to Nairobi 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 to see super custom vans n buses as a public transport that's on another level

[@bucketofbloodgaming9098]

We need these in the states. I want one so bad

[@Desert_Person]

Been looking for something like this in South Africa

[@Ninjaturtlemadness]

Lol if I had to die in the back in an Ambo, it would be one of these haha

[@barnetamerica5739]

This guy got his hood poped lets see whats going oooooh my Goood

[@jonnyasia]

If it’s rocking don’t bother knocking 😀👍

[@BenjySparky]

Chad you rock! Thia vans are crazy! Peace

[@AbrarAzouad]

In Bangladesh, these van is called Micro Bus. Mostly used as a passenger carrier as well as Ambulance.

[@charleswakelin7074]

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[@lokaj1474]

10:17 The only real Volk Rays wheels in this video

[@mangostickyrice555]

Thumbs up 👍 Chad