Fleet Manageress

Welcome to the command bridge of Thai fleet management! Have you ever wondered what it looks like from the other side of the windscreen when vintage Western imports come rolling into the tropical heat of Pattaya?Forget everything you've been told about the market so far. In Volume 2 of Echoes of Siam, you step straight off the driver's seat and onto the inspection ramp — and an experienced Thai driver takes the wheel to teach the next generation in the cockpit the craft of international fleet management.With characteristic precision, dry wit and a healthy measure of respect for every individual model, M. K. Greene dissects Thai relationship and nightlife in this brilliant mirror image of Volume 1.The 3 Golden Rules of Fleet Management:• Respect for the material: Every import vehicle has its own history. These classics must be steered with sensitivity if the maintenance budget for the home garage is to be secured over the long term.• Guaranteed passenger protection: Engine on only with the Safe-Drive System fully activated and seatbelt firmly fastened.• From short-term testing to offshore sponsoring: Learn how to manoeuvre tempting vintage saloons, tame jealous import models, and keep the lucrative Non-Drive Refuel Mode running across thousands of kilometres.A sharp, profound and thoroughly entertaining portrait of manners for anyone who wants to understand how the market really works — from the perspective of those who truly know it.Buckle up, the barrier is rising — and the fleet is ready for inspection!Recommended for readers and drivers holding a valid road licence.