Video: Child standing up behind rider on motorcycle near Bangkok

[Stargeezr]

No helmet on the child either, by the looks of it.  Safety last in Thailand.

  Geezer

[richard_smith237]

2 hours ago, MrJ2U said:

16 hours ago, HashBrownHarry said:

totally normal.

I agree.  It might be shocking to newbies but no big deal here in Thailand.

 

 

>20 years living here....    the extreme levels of stupidity surprise me less than they used to. However, this extent of disregard for the safety of ones child is a shocking example of outrageous stupidity....   

 

This one is surprising and shocking and I’m by no means a newbie.

 

Sadly, when viewing such videos it becomes apparent that the occurrence of a tragic event is only a matter of time save for a great deal of luck, I hope luck wins, the poor child is too young to have any concept of self preservation and safety. 

 

 

[Naturesway]

No worries everything is under control the rider is a skilled black Ninja. 

[Mario666]

 

Not sure why this is even newsworthy in Thailand.

 

As Tom Jones might say, "It's not unusual"!

 

 

[Mai mee]

Seriously, do you guys live in caves somewhere? This is Thailand.

 

 

[Road Warrior]

sad the driver dose not love/care  for the child  --  IQ  1/10

[mancub]

20 hours ago, Kwaibill said:

Usually see the kids standing on the floor boards in front of the driver, but still without helmets. 

Or fast asleep, clinging on behind.

[asiacurious]

20 hours ago, Kwaibill said:

Usually see the kids standing on the floor boards in front of the driver, but still without helmets. 

 

Far too common.  Even on tiny little scooters.....

 

[tonray]

22 hours ago, Dmaxdan said:

 I thought they all believed in reincarnation? 

Yes...but if you live a sinful life without merit, the danger is you might come back as a farang with an OA-Visa as punishment

[Kwaibill]

Establish and/or enforce helmet laws.

Farangs overburdening the medical system is, I think, baloney.

Preventable road carnage is far more of a problem I expect.

What is likely to cost more, a tourist who breaks a leg, or some idiot driving the wrong way on a motorbike and no helmet who now needs lifetime care for head trauma?