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About as firm a stance as Thais take on anything. A hit or miss situation, though the cops are enforcing the law more often. I don't know how much the fine currently is, but I think it is the moto-taxi guy that has to pay. For myself, I avoid motorcycles.

Roy

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Got stopped on a motorcycle taxi in Bangkok about 3 weeks ago because I wasn't wearing a helmet, and the boys in brown fined the driver 250 Baht. Didn't seem fair that he'd be out of pocket (having agreed on 50 Baht for the journey) so I offered to pay, but he was very, very reluctant to take it. Restored my faith in human nature a bit. :rolleyes:

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i got stopped by police box on 2nd rd last may, i got fined but tilac /passenger no problem, i think it was 200 baht.

(I had better say i was stopped by a policeman near the police box or some smart arse will get me.) :rolleyes:

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In Pattaya they don't seem to be enforcing this the driver must have a helmet but it seems the passenger doesn't. This said I notice that increasing numbers of Motor cycle taxi drivers are carrying a spare helmet.

 

They are having a crackdown on checking licences and paperwork though so if you rent a bike make sure that you have a copy of the rental agreement and your licence on you and that the 2 road tax? documents are on the bike these are the ones with the year date thai fashion (2548) on them and are often fixed to the bike under the seat.

 

Stevoh.

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The only motorbike I will cock my leg over, is the GF's at home. She is extra carefull, but likes to drive on the quick side. :lol:

 

Some of the bits of plastic, that pass as a crash helmet in LOS, are a joke. My Arai cost £200 a few years ago, but I feel safe-ish wearing it.

 

Thing is, a broken leg/arm/back are best avoided. That's why I will travel by 4 wheels in Pattaya thanks. :beer

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  grimsbyuk said:
i got stopped by police box on 2nd rd last may, i got fined but tilac /passenger no problem, i think it was 200 baht.

(I had better say i was stopped by a policeman near the police box or some smart arse will get me.) 2guns

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Well, that last bit nipped a couple of dozen Dr Who jokes in the bud. :beer

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  gs joe said:
Its a crash helmet ,

 

While on the subject ,

you can buy helmets at the big C ,

from 600 bhat

Joe

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I guessed it was a helmet, is it one of those shaped like a German Army ? The ones with American Navy on, they sell in PTY.

 

I bought a helmet in Big C, got the GF a half decent one with visor. She had her stolen at the market up country. A policeman wanted to fine her 200 bht on the way home, she offered him 300 if he caught the thief, he let her off the fine.

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If your head is only worth 600B to you...buy it. Otherwise, buy the best you can get no matter the price. Best idea yet....don't ride a motorbike!

Roy

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Roy

there are lots of things in life and Pattaya ,

It would be safer or a good idea not to do ,

 

But we should perotect are self the best we can ,

Thats way I bring my own protection, B)

 

Nidoyham ;

No its not that type ,

Joe B)

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Ting

 

There are pros +cons to full/ open face helmets,

but at slow speed a helmet can save you ,

you could use the one given to you by the shop you hire bike from .

but if you buy your own that fits and is comfortabe to use ,

you will be less tempted not to use it even in the Thailand heat .

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I see were they are going to make all "foringers" were "white helmets" so they can be easily IDed.

don't know if it's just for driver or passanger also.

great way to racial profile, I think each nationality should have their own colores or maybe just slap a large sticker with your countries flag on it,

that's it, a white helmet with flag,

and the thai wear no helmets :chogdee :rolleyes:

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