My Thai

THE DEALER’S STORY

I’ve visited many scooter dealerships over the years but nothing had prepared me for Watchara Marine and its affable owner Taned (aka ‘Mr Oui’).

Describing Watchara Marine as one of Pattaya’s largest motorcycle dealers is missing the point entirely. This is a unique dealership and one that reflects Thailand’s unique approach to two-wheeled fun. There’s no doubt that Taned has a clear philosophy and it’s one that will resonate with many British scooterists. “I believe that social media has been misused,” he began. “It should have been a force for good, uniting people and enabling them to organise their lives. Instead it’s driven them apart and become a substitute for real life experiences. I want to bring