Yala Welder Builds High‑Clearance Motorcycle for Flood Rescue
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Yala – The welder said the idea came from frequent flooding at the Hin Khuang junction and the Santi Mitra road, where heavy rain for two to three hours leaves villagers stranded. Drawing on three decades of side‑car building experience, he worked with his son to modify an existing motorcycle, removing original parts and adding a steel frame to raise the bike above water level. The whole build took only three days. He explained that the machine is intended for personal use during the few days of annual flooding or for emergency situations, allowing him to ride through about one metre of water to help neighbours; it is not meant for sale or regular road use, as it does not meet traffic standards. Teephaporn added that, besides the flood‑response idea, as a side‑car builder he wants to highlight the difficulties faced by vendors and daily‑wage workers when registering side‑cars with the Department of Land Transport, because current length regulations do not cover roof extensions, forcing owners to remove and reinstall roofs at extra cost and inconvenience. He urged authorities to study the issue and amend the rules to include roof measurements, making registration easier for people in the South and elsewhere.
