500 free helmets handed out to motorbike drivers in Patong

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

Patong Development Foundation together with Patong Police and Patong Municipality have given 500 helmets to motorbike drivers in Patong today under the campaign ‘Wear your helmet’.

 

Handing out the 500 helmets to motorbike user in Patong was led by Patong Police Chief Col Anothai Jindamanee, Patong Municipality Chalermluck Kebsup and President of Patong Development Foundation Preechawut ‘Prap’ Keesin.

 

Col Anothai says, “Many motorbike drivers have been injured and died in road accident. We want 100 percent of motorbike drivers and passengers wearing helmets. ”

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/500-free-helmets-handed-out-to-motorbike-drivers-in-patong

 

-- © Copyright The Thaiger 2019-02-22

Well done RTP just sad that the quality of the helmets handed out are not very good, But a helmet is better than no helmet at all!!.

They'll look great hanging over the handlebars or in the front basket as the helmetless rider speeds down the road...

20 minutes ago, webfact said:

We want 100 percent of motorbike drivers and passengers wearing helmets. ” 

But 0% will use the strap, so they'll be useless anyway.

I wonder how many stashed their helmets first, and went through a few times to get the freebies.

32 minutes ago, webfact said:

Col Anothai says, “Many motorbike drivers have been injured and died in road accident. We want 100 percent of motorbike drivers and passengers wearing helmets. ”

Nothing about the fact this has been law for decades now.

Nothing about the inability of the police to enforce a single law, except when someone has a vested interest in it for a specific reason.

35 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

Nothing about the fact this has been law for decades now.

Nothing about the inability of the police to enforce a single law, except when someone has a vested interest in it for a specific reason.

Here's a game all can play. Spot the rider without a helmet in this video from Vietnam.

 

What factor makes the difference with helmet use in Thailand?

3 minutes ago, Old Croc said:

Here's a game all can play. Spot the rider without a helmet in this video from Vietnam.

 

What factor makes the difference with helmet use in Thailand?

In a word - Thainess

Next time I get stopped for no helmet and they go to fine me I'll plead ignorance and ask for a new helmet.

how about fining them and taking their bikes until they come back with a new helmet and receipt.all this has shown is breaking the law does pay.

2 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

In a word - Thainess

I think I read in Vietnam the police confiscate the bike if no helmet.

if they done it in Thailand it'll work in no time as Thais don't like to walk as it hurts as my mrs says.

1 hour ago, nev said:

Well done RTP just sad that the quality of the helmets handed out are not very good, But a helmet is better than no helmet at all!!.

Ever heard the phrase: "Unfortunately it led to a false sense of security"?

The reason for wearing a helmet is to prevent or minimize head injury.  As these helmets look as if they would not meet any recognized safety standards, this is only to comply with law not the purpose. A misguided effort. 

No doubt there will be a surge in cheap new black helmets on facebook. 199 b.

2 hours ago, nev said:

Well done RTP just sad that the quality of the helmets handed out are not very good, But a helmet is better than no helmet at all!!.

So they don't dare to give them a fine?

51 minutes ago, happy chappie said:

I think I read in Vietnam the police confiscate the bike if no helmet.

if they done it in Thailand it'll work in no time as Thais don't like to walk as it hurts as my mrs says.

You won't believe how many thai like to walk/run/jog.....but they hate the crappy sidewalks and smog....Here i see at least 100 of them every day jogging/running/biking....

1 hour ago, Old Croc said:

Here's a game all can play. Spot the rider without a helmet in this video from Vietnam.

 

What factor makes the difference with helmet use in Thailand?

Video could have been taken in Bangkok.

Show one from the Vietnamese countryside.

2 hours ago, fruitman said:

You won't believe how many thai like to walk/run/jog.....but they hate the crappy sidewalks and smog....Here i see at least 100 of them every day jogging/running/biking....

We have it up here around the parks with the lakes,1,000s of them but in general Thai are born on scooters and not even bicycles.

I regard it a crime to hand out a "helmet" that will not provide any safety at all in case of an accident !

It's just causing a false feeling of safety !

 

Tell them to learn how to ride a bike and stop this whole helmet nonsense !

Helmets only safe lives if they are on a standard to do so.

 

Riding skills safe lives - not helmets !!!

9 minutes ago, brain150 said:

I regard it a crime to hand out a "helmet" that will not provide any safety at all in case of an accident !

It's just causing a false feeling of safety !

 

Tell them to learn how to ride a bike and stop this whole helmet nonsense !

Helmets only safe lives if they are on a standard to do so.

 

Riding skills safe lives - not helmets !!!

And if you were so skilled that a truck suddenly sideswiped you, or drove into you, you would be fine because of your safe riding, not because of the helmet?

8 hours ago, nev said:

Well done RTP just sad that the quality of the helmets handed out are not very good, But a helmet is better than no helmet at all!!.

police need add filling in helmet glue lot and do in thai people head then helmets then have sure use too helmets.only big idiots not use helmet,

10 hours ago, nev said:

Well done RTP just sad that the quality of the helmets handed out are not very good, But a helmet is better than no helmet at all!!.

A well done and a knock in one sentence! I nominate you for 'Thaigeezer of the Week'!

 

i remain fascinated as always by the number of people NOT in Phuket who are moved to comment on a Phuket story that has absolutely no relevance to them.

They don’t wear them because it messes up their hair, and they are not cool, like mirrors aren’t cool either ????

"President of Patong Development Foundation"  sounds so much better than the position most know him to occupy.

500 discount helmets now available at the local market.

22 hours ago, silverhawk_usa said:

The reason for wearing a helmet is to prevent or minimize head injury.  As these helmets look as if they would not meet any recognized safety standards, this is only to comply with law not the purpose. A misguided effort. 

Any helmet is better than no helmet and this is as much about changing habits as it is about enforcement.

 

But, as usual, Thai bashing has to prevail doesn't it!

On ‎2‎/‎22‎/‎2019 at 9:30 AM, Old Croc said:

Here's a game all can play. Spot the rider without a helmet in this video from Vietnam.

 

What factor makes the difference with helmet use in Thailand?

RTP is the short answer

On 2/22/2019 at 1:32 AM, SammyT said:

They'll look great hanging over the handlebars or in the front basket as the helmetless rider speeds down the road...

And no doubt half of those freebies have now been sold on for a 100 baht each.

Come on guys "WHERE YOUR HELMET". you do mean "WEAR YOUR HELMET" don't you????? 

Time for the whole country to get on board not just one municipality.

 

Also time for helmets to be built to international standards. 

On 2/22/2019 at 9:27 AM, nev said:

Well done RTP just sad that the quality of the helmets handed out are not very good, But a helmet is better than no helmet at all!!.

But why didn't they fine those who didn't have a helmet... the "law" is clear. Do they really think, that by giving out helmets, people will wear them...