Welcome to RC activities in Thailand

[suwat]

photos and information
please go to

www.flyingsport.com

[torqued-up]

I am interested in RC airplane clubs and activities in Thailand...

I am a US citizen who is currently in the process of relocating to Thailand and want to know more about the RC scene around Bangkok & surrounding areas...

[Kricke40]

I would like to know what frequency band is used for rc flying in Thailand.
Is it the 72 Mhz band?

[kitemadness]

I was looking for an RC shop which was on Sukumvit around soi 8 - 10 which I found a couple of years ago. Does anyone know if it is closed or I was remembering the wrong Soi? or can you tell me of any other RC shops, thanks
A couple of weeks ago I couldn't find it :(

RE: Kricke40,
35 or 40Mhz for my friends RC car but I don't know if thats a different range for flying or not

[Apivat J]

Kricke 40,

40Mhz and 72Mhz are the more popular bands used in most flying club in Thailand.

Torqued up,

There are quite a number of flying fields around the outskirt of Bangkok. Here are some that I know:
1. Bangpoon Flying Club - North of Bangkok, short runway (<200meter), cross wind all the time but famous for its heli instructor. Check out http://fly.to/bangpoon/
2. See-Samarn Flying Field - Also north of Bangkok next to See-Samarn Toll way exit. Not much of facilities but it has reasonably good runway. It was organized by members of the oldest RC Flying Field in Thailand, Tung See Gun.
3. Sanam Luang 2 - I have not been there but you can check out http://www.mkkhobby.com/mcontents/marticle.php?headtitle=mcontents&id=103241
feel free to click around. It's a totally different language anyway :)
4. N.Sawadee Flying Club - South East of Bangkok. This is one of the best with full facilities, 400M runway, Heli flying area, and a pond.
5. Top Tames - East of Bangkok on the outer ring expressway. Although I have not been there yet but I think it's a great field too.

BTW, the above list are for Glow Engine planes and heli. They wouldn't mind if you are into electric.

Shops:
There are planty of shops now more than ever before but if you're looking for branded product like Great Planes, Du Bro accessories, it will be a bit difficult to find. Here are a few:

1. Hobby Thai - Full of accessories for electric. It's a one stop shop
2. Siam Interhobby - If you are looking for glow ARFs
3. Bangkok Hobby
4. Futaba - All kinds of branded products and OS spare parts
5. Amorn Co., Ltd. - The oldest hobby house around but not much stuff now.
6. Mao Hobby - If you are into RC Racing, this is the shop for you
7. PST Jet - Thailand's only model jet engine manufacturer. You can get Skymaster kits from PST too. Also, you can meet Mike (the guy who built the Vindicator and won 5th prize in last year Top-Gun) for a chat. He can give you more info on the RC Scence here.

Hope this helps,

AJ

[jevries]

Hi there,

I've been to Bangkok for several times and I'm always bummed to be back home. There's so many (toy) RC parts you can buy over there. I was woindering is there anyone that sells for instance small Mabuchi like motors and other parts online?
I found Carmoworld online but the prices are way higher and they only ship via UPS, FedEx, etc....which means very high prices.

[suwat]

update... Thailand R/C flying start here...

http://www.flyingsport.com

[riisgaard]

Apivat J,

Do you have an adress for the Mao Hobby store?

Thanks,

Riisgaard

[suwat]

Apivat J,

Do you have an adress for the Mao Hobby store?

Thanks,

Riisgaard


** YES ...Enjoy :-)
i have...
189 Ucenter building Room D3 , Chula soi 42,
Ket Phrathumwan , Bangkok zip 10330
or www.maohobby.com
tel. +6614810631

[jevries]

Thanx for the links! I especially like the fact Thailand RC flying can build parts, I'm looking for a company that can vacform car bodies. I'm currently working on a project and I will bring the data with me when I stay for 5 months in Thailand from january 2007.

[suwat]

many factory can do vaccumm form but they will do only for large quantity only...
for small quantity you may contact pst-jet.com .. i think they have the machine
for do phototype project.

[jevries]

Thanks a lot Suwat!! in about 4 weeks I will be in Thailand...can't wait!
I will search for companies that can build some bodies adn parts for me.
What I need is someone that can build up CAD models...

J.

[Sawannichani]

Hello Guys

My brother is in bangkok for next two days -- I want to know from where can I get Phoenix Models Funstar ARF. Any store which deals with Phoenix ARF's ? Also whats the best store for ARF Airplanes in Bangkok.

Pls. let me know asap! Thanks

[Sawannichani]

Guys any update?

[suwat]

i am sorry.. i am not be here long time... for fastest answer please mail me
carmoworld@hotmail.com

[amf14]

Hi!

I will going to Bangkok sometime in July and would appreciate if anyone can provide the addresses of Hobby shops there. I am mainly interested in electric helis.

Thanks!

[amf14]

Anyone?

[Hobbyhut]

Anyone?

If you are looking for nitro models and some ARF electric models then check out Bangkok's leading distributer, manufacture, wholesale, and OEM for ARF Remote Control RC Planes - http://www.hobbyhut.org or e-mail greg@hobbyhut.org - or call thailand 0861650025

These models are manufactured in china and are the best quality models ive seen at very reasonable prices

[hakank]

Earlier in the thread it was mentioned that 40 and 72 mHz was the most "popular" frequency's to use. Can I bring my 35mHz transmitter or?
I'm on my way to Khao Lak in November and was about to bring a small parkflyer.

While at it, is there any hobby shops around that area if I would need spare parts?
Thanks in advance!
/Håkan

[spiralinkl]

Hi There,

am going over to thailand for 2 months holiday, was wondering
if there are any hobbie shops in thailand that sell trex rc helis??

[surakung]

Is this all about flying?

[hakank]

Is this all about flying?

In my case yes. managed to get my Zoom 4u with me along with my 35Mhz transmitter to Khao Lak. All went well :-)

/Håkan

[suwat]

Hi There,

am going over to thailand for 2 months holiday, was wondering
if there are any hobbie shops in thailand that sell trex rc helis??


may late.. in Thailand have all T-rex series also raptor and hirobo too..
Synergy also. You can crash as much as you need :D

[MATHewmoua]

Dud I Grew Up In Thailand, But That Was 28 Years Ago, And I Heard That Lot Of Sport Are Not Allow There. Like Paint Ball And Some Other Cool Games. Love To Go There And Fly One Day.

[hakank]

Has anything new happened in RC flying around the Phuket area? I'm on my way this year as well. As it's forbidden to bring lipo's on the airplanes these days it would have been nice with a store in Phuket. Are thre any such a stores in there?

/Håkan

[mike-maulicino]

hi to all
im a learner with the planes but did the helicopter 20 or so years ago before giros were on the market,i also used to race electric cars at most tarmac tracks in the uk,i now live permenently in thailand and have just got the bug again,im building planes from scratch from foam and balsa,you can buy a fully built foam winged model here for 1000 baht( about 15 pounds stirling)brushless motor and a esc for the same amount,servos are 150 baht each so as you can see its not to expensive here,ive been building foam pusher jets ,well trying to.....crashed a load and flown a load,just going to try mixing the ailerons and elevator new made jet
anybody coming out here wife hunting,fishing ect ect even flying give me a look up might be of use to you,,,,im living in the northeast at udon thani

[backsida]

Hi,
I looking for some contact to RC Heli Pilots in Thailand.

Uwe

[mike-maulicino]

Hi,
I looking for some contact to RC Heli Pilots in Thailand.

Uwe
thai or farang

[hakank]

thai or farang

For us visiting Thailand regulary it would be nice with any contact.

/Håkan

[moiz4got]

hi,

is there any place where i can go racing with my Off road Buggy.

want to participate in any off raod rc race happening anywhere in asia.
Can any one help me out with this.

thanks

[the welshman]

Hi,
You are a flying site but I hope you will be able to help me.
My projct for this winter is to build a radio controled model of a Thai longtail boat.
As none of the useual shops/ sites in the UK can help, will you let me know who in Thailand can supply a set of plans for a 18 to 24 inch long boat.
Regards.

[MIAGI]

Hi THERE
Like you I am trying to get some info on rc long tail boats,

with the prospect of also building a one man one

if you have any info , I would be pleased if you would contact me

I am located on Isle of Anglesey north wales

best regards

[suwat]

For thai long tail boat (SongTon boat in Thai's) information... i have post the VDO in my youtube account :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqZ6qIH7dkg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbneDpHjr9Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SLHHXOjgH0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk0DwHnCHEA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG4TLRvysM4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOPWFn_gjAc


and many photo here.. www.rcspeedboat.com

hope helpfull..

[suwat]

let's go fly in Pattaya , Thailand ..

http://www.rcthai.net/forum/showthread.php?t=229013

[the welshman]

Hi,
Thanks for the info. I will contact you in detail later.
Geoff.

[suwat]

the real scale see here
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1116180

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showatt.php?attachmentid=2777939&stc=1

[MIAGI]

Hi,
Thanks for the info. I will contact you in detail later.
Geoff.
just finished my long tail, done it from the pics, took me a day, send me your e mail, i will give you a call, whats youe location, iam in Anglesey

regards dj

[suwat]

Great news MIAGI, post them here
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1116180&page=2
my contact is carmoworld@hotmail.com (every check)