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Thai Monk Caught Sitting On Motorcycle Without Driver, Netizens Wonder How It’s Running

Thai monk caught sitting on motorcycle without driver


We might imagine seeing cars running without drivers in the next two decades due to new advanced technology, but catching a sight of an old motorcycle running on its own nowadays will probably make you curious to know how it’s possible.

A Thai monk was caught sitting on a sidecar without a person driving it. After the clip went viral, many netizens were both amused and curious as to how the vehicle was running on its own.

Read on to find out the answer below.

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Sidecar caught running without driver but a monk on the side


Gif: @jame_my_eiei

On 29th October 2022, A TikTok user, @jame_my_eiei, posted a video of a monk riding on a running sidecar without a driver. The video went viral on social media, and many netizens jokingly commented “Satu” –  a form of salutation – after seeing the clip. Moreover, some expressed curiosity about how the motorcycle was running on its own.

At a later time, the uploader revealed that the motorcycle’s throttle was modified and positioned at the sidecar, similar to the throttle lever on the plane making it look like it could run on its own without a driver, reports Khaosod.


Netizens humorously said the monk had supernatural powers


Many expressed surprise and jokingly said the monk had sacred powers.

Screenshot: @jame_my_eiei

Translation: Who is driving there?

One netizen was curious about who was driving for the monk.

Screenshot: @jame_my_eiei

Translation: Better than Tesla. LOL

Another netizen said the sidecar motorcycle was better than Tesla cars.

Screenshot: @jame_my_eiei

Translation: Please make a review of the bike. LOL

One man requested a review of the motorcycle.

Screenshot: @jame_my_eiei

Translation: This must be the supernatural powers from the monk. Amen. LOL

Finally, a guy joked that the monk had superpower to control the sidecar without a need for a driver.


The monk has a cool modified sidecar motorcycle


Honestly, we find it surprising that the monk possesses a cool modified sidecar motorcycle there as this is not a typical situation we usually get to see in our society. More interestingly, he owns it to help him when he goes out to receive offerings from locals.

Hopefully, it helps make it easier for the monk to practice his religious activity in the morning. Anyway, if you like the idea, maybe you can get one for yourself? We’re sure it will come as a big surprise among your friends.


Cover images adapted from (Clockwise from Top Left): @jame_my_eiei, @jame_my_eiei, @jame_my_eiei

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