I've just returned from a bike ride to Surathani, Thailand (Oct 24 - 26) - the annually organised 3-Nation Charity Ride (3NCR). This year the event was organised by a Singapore motor-cycle club but held in Surathani, about 310 km north of Hatyai. According to its website, the 3NCR first started in 1994 when some bikers from the 3 countries were riding together in Thailand. This generated a lot of interest so they decided to take advantage of it for a worthy cause - to help the less-privileged, the aged and the sick. Participants pay a certain sum and they are given T-shirts and meals. During dinner, money is raised from auction sales and then donated away. 3NCR's have attracted a huge following. In 2002 the event recorded a total of 1489 participants with superbikes (above 500cc) and it was endorsed by the Malaysia Guiness Book of Records.
Below are some snapshots of this year's event:
The ride...
Filling up our machines - cost of petrol for bike in Thailand only abt 240bt/litreSatisfying the human needs...
Relaxing at the R&R...
A section of Thailand's freeway (no toll).
Finally arriving at the Surathani hotel...
No.... not buying the lady but paying for the T-shirt
Some of the eye-catching Thai machines...
Dinner & Entertainment....
Getting ready for the Charity Ride the next day...
Mayor of Surathani about to flag off the start of the Charity Ride
4 comments:
Hey, looks like all good memories here. Nice to see that you're having so much fun.
Chong fr BDO.
Hi Chong,
Thanks for your comment. Anytime you're up here in Pg, give a call - 012-476 2640. I'll take you out for local food. Perhaps you & family can visit Pg, then we drive up to Thailand for a day or 2. Email me at dleels@streamyx.com.
Regards.
Hi Dad,
Looks like a fun trip. Gotta get a bike and join in the fun one of these days. Once I come back for good from Middle Earth we'll look for a nice cruiser. Actually can't wait for a ride with you.
Love,
EugeneL
Hi Son,
Ya, we'll sure make a great Father & Son Team.
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