Thursday, February 23, 2006


Wild-Man "Ja"


Today I would like to introduce the infamous tuk-tuk driver, Wild-Man Ja – a legend in the profession, known for his outrageous exploits, as well as creator of the first ever monster tuk-tuk. Bangkok commuters beware when in the midst of Wild-Man Ja during a rush-hour traffic jam, lest this be the fate of your automobile.

Chugging beer Chang like there’s no tomorrow and armed with the most powerful tuk-tuk in history, Wild-Man Ja’s been known to crush a blocking car now and again. In fact, as the picture above portraits, his exploits on the road became so well known, a crafty event promoter decided: hey, why not take it to the stage? Hence Ja’s new part-time occupation. But let it be known, that Ja has not abandoned his old profession of public transportation operator for fortune and fame. Oh, no! This humble and hardworking man of 78 years young still derives his true pleasure in life from plowing the streets of BKK, serving his fellow countrymen, as well as totting around the occasional foreigner. Often taking them for a ride they’ll never forget (with just a slight extra charge). So here’s to Wild-Man Ja: tuk-tuk driver extraordinaire. May he and his monster tuk-tuk run forever

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