Suphawk Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Every town and province is different. Just curious how is it here in Hua Hin? I see a good number of Thais riding without helmets as usual in Thailand. And a couple of Farang here and there without a helmet. Do the police actively have checkpoints to check helmets and license etc as I've seen elsewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot3Boz Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Yes they do, randomly as usual.. They like the evening hours on the Klong road north of the city as one of the almost daily spots.. mornings I see them on Petchkasem rd in town… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejets Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Question is, why try to dodge your responsibility. Pretty clear it's no longer accepted riding without a helmet. As a side note, what applies to Thai in certain situations very rarely if ever, same for farang(or haven't you noticed). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hkt83100 Posted September 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 30, 2022 Take care of your health and wear a helmet. If you need police checks to remind you of the easiest safety measures there is something seriously wrong, maybe about the body part which should be protected. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nickmondo Posted October 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2022 bit of a dumb question in my opinion. people not wearing helmets here in Thailand deserve all that is coming their way. fines, and hospital time..........idiots. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 If you see Thais all wearing helmets then a road check, or a group of Thais waiting around, road check ahead. Just wear your helmet ! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 It amazes me (Udon Thani) knowing there are multiple stops scattered throughout the city. Usually with spotters … but you see Farangs and locals not wearing helmets.. .. .. find a comfortable helmet whatever style…. … wear it for safety and to save money…. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Whether they check or not to ride a bike anywhere in the world without a good quality, well-fitted helmet is just plain crazy. Have any of you ever heard the sound of a head hitting and cracking on the roadway? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTB1977 Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Not like in other cities. A few check points are set up on the larger roads now and again. But rarely on the smaller soil. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Bull Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 12 hours ago, DJ54 said: It amazes me (Udon Thani) knowing there are multiple stops scattered throughout the city. Usually with spotters … but you see Farangs and locals not wearing helmets.. .. .. find a comfortable helmet whatever style…. … wear it for safety and to save money…. I went to buy a helmet in Udon Thani. Out of about fifty helmets the only one was big enough was a pink one. I bought it so I don't know what the next farang is going to buy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted October 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2022 Like many things in Thailand, depends entirely on who you encounter on the day ! You could go months years and nothing, then get stopped 3 days in a row. Entirely luck of the draw in my opinion. From a personal point of view, for your own health safety and particularly financial aspect, you would be silly NOT to wear one. One minor spill and you could be financially ruined or even a paraplegic ! STAY SAFE ! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 On 10/1/2022 at 6:54 AM, hkt83100 said: Take care of your health and wear a helmet. If you need police checks to remind you of the easiest safety measures there is something seriously wrong, maybe about the body part which should be protected. When I first came to Thailand many years ago I was riding without a helmet. One day while riding my motorcycle I rode into a swarm of bees and had many stings in the face and neck. So now I always wear a full face helmet, lesson learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 On 10/2/2022 at 2:43 AM, The Old Bull said: I went to buy a helmet in Udon Thani. Out of about fifty helmets the only one was big enough was a pink one. I bought it so I don't know what the next farang is going to buy. Pretty in pink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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