A new car from Thailand

[maik 453]

I have bought myself a new car from Thailand. It runs superbly and is wonderfully beautiful. In general, I think that Thai cars are far more attractive than cars from my home country, Denmark. Moreover, I must admit that I would never have been able to acquire a Danish car at this level – and certainly not one as new as the one I imported from Thailand.

In fact, I had never had any luck with Danish cars. In my nearly fifty-year life, I have owned only a few, and those I did own, I was only able to keep for a short time. Among my friends and acquaintances, I had developed a reputation for not being interested in cars.

When I drive around in my fine, new vehicle on Danish roads, I have noticed that some people look at me strangely. They say to each other, “There must be something wrong with him, since he had to go all the way to Thailand to find a car. He probably couldn’t manage to get a Danish car. Perhaps his Thai car was previously a loaner that many others have also driven.”

At work, I also experience a bit of teasing. My colleagues make remarks about how cheap Thai cars are, and what one can do with them for small money.

I have, however, learned to ignore all these more or less malicious comments. For I have a far better car than my Danish colleagues. Today's Danish cars are not particularly reliable. If a Danish car decides to go left, it goes left – even if you have turned the steering wheel to the right or pressed the brake. That’s not the case with Thai cars – they go in the direction you steer, stop when you hit the brakes, and roar off when you floor the accelerator.

Before I bought my new Thai car, I had been on vacation in Thailand several times, where I rented various motor vehicles to drive around in. They were all newer models with fantastic driving characteristics. Every time, it was a sorrowful day for me when I had to go back home.

Back in Denmark, I always felt a sense of loss. Even though I had a house with a garden and a good job, it was as if something was missing to make life complete. Everyday life seemed empty and devoid of content. That was when the idea occurred to me that I should buy a Thai car and bring it back home.

On the internet, I found a catalog – a database – with photos of many different Thai vehicles. Next to the pictures, there were various details, such as the age and whether a trailer came with the individual cars.

One vehicle was more beautiful than the other, so it was hard to decide. After some time and various considerations, I eventually settled on a model that suited my taste. I got in touch with the dealer, and we agreed that I should come to Thailand to see the car.

The next time I had a vacation, I went to Thailand to see the car. I was immediately enthusiastic; in real life, the car was even more beautiful than in the pictures. After a few days, when I was also allowed to test drive the car, I had no doubt. This beautiful car would henceforth be a part of my life.

The purchase agreement was concluded and the proper documents signed. However, I couldn’t immediately bring my new car home to Denmark. The Danish authorities are terribly bureaucratic and troublesome. But after a while, the import paperwork was sorted out, and the car was sent to Denmark by plane, where I received it on a rainy – yet still wonderful – autumn day at the Airport.

Along with the car came a small red trailer. However, I was not able to bring it along to Denmark with the car. But now it appears that the paperwork for the trailer is also being finalized. When that happens, it will arrive by plane, and my car and I will pick it up at the airport.

Although a Thai car is relatively inexpensive in terms of fuel consumption, owning such an exotic vehicle is not without its expenses. In order to prevent my car from burdening the Danish taxpayers, the Danish authorities have required a bank guarantee for an astronomical amount in case the vehicle becomes involved in a traffic accident. Additionally, I send money every month to Thailand as installments to the dealer.

Nevertheless, I feel that this car purchase has been the best decision of my life. I have not regretted it. And when this car is no longer new and beautiful, I will dispose of it. Then I will go to Thailand again – and get myself another superb car.

© Maik Jensen

 

 

[sailingbill 1,129]

Nicely done Maik keeping the photo small and at the end. Im a bit of a Motorhead so I kept wondering WTF is a Thai car.  Reminds me of Glitterman. Thumbs up.

[maik 453]

My beautiful Thai car has been stolen!

Now she is being driven by someone else  😢😢 😁😁

[Bruce Mangosteen 664]

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