Mr Pop of Pop Motorcycle fame in Chiang Mai has finally lost his four year battle with cancer & passed away in his sleep yesterday, 23 July 2017.
Pop was a legendary character in the biking world of North Thailand & S E Asia & was one of the very first big bike rental shops in Chiang Mai.
It was Pop's dynamism that propelled the big bike touring scene in the North, as he bought scores of new big bikes to be able to provide a fleet of bikes for the big time tour operators. The tour companies & overall biking scene owe a lot to Pop for his drive in really getting the ball rolling.
He was a tough character; & never gave up - evidenced by his four year battle with the big C. He fought right to end!
My condolences to Pop's family, close friends & staff.
Funeral prayers are being conducted nightly, at 8PM for 3 nights 24-26 July at Wat Prasat.
Wat Prasat is on Inthawarorot Rd, alongside Wat Phra Sing.
The funeral hall is at the back of the Wat
Prayers start at 8PM & you should be there by 7.30PM.
There is no cremation, but a burial service for Pop at a Chinese Cemetery at Doi Saket on Thursday 27th July.
Their will be a motorcycle escort for Pop from Chiang Mai to Doi Saket on the morning of the 27th.
If you wish to join the funeral cortege please be at Wat Prasat by 10AM on Thursday morning.
R I P Pop.
Pop was a legendary character in the biking world of North Thailand & S E Asia & was one of the very first big bike rental shops in Chiang Mai.
It was Pop's dynamism that propelled the big bike touring scene in the North, as he bought scores of new big bikes to be able to provide a fleet of bikes for the big time tour operators. The tour companies & overall biking scene owe a lot to Pop for his drive in really getting the ball rolling.
He was a tough character; & never gave up - evidenced by his four year battle with the big C. He fought right to end!
My condolences to Pop's family, close friends & staff.
Funeral prayers are being conducted nightly, at 8PM for 3 nights 24-26 July at Wat Prasat.
Wat Prasat is on Inthawarorot Rd, alongside Wat Phra Sing.
The funeral hall is at the back of the Wat
Prayers start at 8PM & you should be there by 7.30PM.
There is no cremation, but a burial service for Pop at a Chinese Cemetery at Doi Saket on Thursday 27th July.
Their will be a motorcycle escort for Pop from Chiang Mai to Doi Saket on the morning of the 27th.
If you wish to join the funeral cortege please be at Wat Prasat by 10AM on Thursday morning.
R I P Pop.