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Probably the saga to end all sagas
Roger Crutchley, Published on 08/06/2025
» The latest nationwide crackdown on motorcyclists not wearing crash helmets kicked off on June 1. Whether it will prove more effective than countless previous campaigns remains to be seen. But don't hold your breath.
Bread, butter and bikes
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/06/2025
» The government's latest campaign to arrest and fine motorcyclists and pillion riders for not wearing helmets has hardly seemed to inspire hope among the public that it will have a positive impact, nor scare potential law breakers.
Motorbike helmet violation crackdown starts Sunday, Thai govt warns
Online Reporters, Published on 01/06/2025
» Thailand's government is urging the public to comply with a new mandate requiring all motorcyclists and passengers to wear crash helmets, with enforcement officially beginning today.
Sattahip police crack down on illegal motorbike gang at beach gathering
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 01/06/2025
» Sattahip police have arrested scores of motorcyclists and impounded hundreds of illegally modified bikes after residents complained about noise and public disturbances during a long holiday weekend. The bikers had gathered from across the country at Nang Ram Beach in Chon Buri province, prompting a swift response from local authorities.
Thailand’s new helmet law sparks questions from foreign residents
Online Reporters, Published on 30/05/2025
» A new nationwide road safety campaign launching in Thailand on 1 June has sparked debate among residents and visitors alike, as authorities begin stricter enforcement of motorcycle helmet regulations in an effort to reduce road accidents and fatalities.
Virus outruns policy
Oped, Postbag, Published on 29/05/2025
» Re: "Covid-19 cases top 53,500 a week, Bangkok most infected", (BP, May 26).
Police blitz on motorcyclists not wearing helmets
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/05/2025
» Police will begin a nationwide blitz on motorcyclists and their passengers not wearing crash hemets from June 1, with offenders facing fines of 2,000 baht.
Police blitz on motorcyclists not wearing helmets
News, Online Reporters, Published on 27/05/2025
» Police will begin a nationwide blitz on motorcyclists and their passengers not wearing crash helmets from June 1, with offenders facing fines of 2,000 baht.
Israeli caught renting out motorbikes on Koh Phangan
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/05/2025
» An Israeli has been caught illegally running a motorcycle rental business on Koh Phangan that earned him about 3 million baht last year, police said.
Israeli caught renting out motorbikes on Koh Phangan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/05/2025
» An Israeli has been caught illegally running a motorcycle rental business on Koh Phangan that earned him about 3 million baht last year, police said.