Popular Post webfact Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 Buckle up kids! The public – particularly parents – have once again been reminded about the new safety regulations regarding child seats in vehicles within Phuket. As relayed by the Phuket Info Centre today, the National Police Agency’s legislation demands the use of industry-approved child safety seats. The fledgeling law, enforced from August 17, mandates that all children below the age of six must occupy these safety seats while riding in vehicles. The police have highlighted that the introduction of this rule transfers the onus of ensuring children’s welfare in vehicles, particularly in the event of road accidents, directly onto their parents. Monetary penalties of 2,000 baht are set to be implemented against those who disregard this new compulsory child seat rule. This notice comes after an earlier endorsement by the Royal Thai Police, ensuring that all passengers, including those in public transport or taxis, should wear seatbelts starting November 6. The statute was formally publicised in the Royal Gazette on August 8 and was authorised by the national police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas, under Section 123/3 of the Land Transportation Act, reported The Phuket News. by Neill Fronde Child seats are now required in Phuket for children under six, with a 2,000 baht penalty. (via Motherhood). Picture courtesy of Motherhood Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/phuket-enforces-child-safety-seat-law-b2000-fine-for-non-compliance-2 -- Thaiger 2023-08-21 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dyertribe Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 That seat is not properly anchored and is more likely to cause more harm to the child. Proper fitting is vital. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushroomdave Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 So just Phuket??? Why not nationally??? Oh forgot....TIT! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: The fledgeling law, enforced from August 17, mandates that all children below the age of six must occupy these safety seats while riding in vehicles Best of luck with that one. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soi3eddie Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 How is a child seat going to be fitted on the family motorcycle with Mom and Dad? Or does this only apply to cars in Phuket? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gandtee Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 Another pie in the sky law? The same as passengers riding on pickup beds, crash helmets to be worn, and the rest. All to be ignored? Until laws are enforced the people who come up with these ideas are just whistling in the wind and living off the taxpayer. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 36 minutes ago, soi3eddie said: How is a child seat going to be fitted on the family motorcycle with Mom and Dad? Or does this only apply to cars in Phuket? Will safety belts be installed in the back of pickup trucks? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 2 hours ago, dyertribe said: Proper fitting is vital. How do they attach in the back of a pick up? ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianthainess Posted August 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2023 1 hour ago, soi3eddie said: How is a child seat going to be fitted on the family motorcycle with Mom and Dad? Or does this only apply to cars in Phuket? The child on the front acts as an airbag. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 So will all taxis, mini buses, big busses, and tuk tuks have child seats fitted ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 24 minutes ago, brianthainess said: So will all taxis, mini buses, big busses, and tuk tuks have child seats fitted ? they don't even do that in the west Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 10 hours ago, webfact said: The public – particularly parents – have once again been reminded about the new safety regulations regarding child seats in vehicles and on motorbikes ? oh never mind 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Primeros Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 This law about child seats has been established last year September already for the whole country. But nobody seemed to care... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 7 hours ago, Gandtee said: Another pie in the sky law? The same as passengers riding on pickup beds, crash helmets to be worn, and the rest. All to be ignored? Until laws are enforced the people who come up with these ideas are just whistling in the wind and living off the taxpayer. Breath easy. You wont have to wear 7 hours ago, Gandtee said: Another pie in the sky law? The same as passengers riding on pickup beds, crash helmets to be worn, and the rest. All to be ignored? Until laws are enforced the people who come up with these ideas are just whistling in the wind and living off the taxpayer. Breathe easy! You wont have to wear a seat belt until November 6.???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 6 hours ago, brianthainess said: So will all taxis, mini buses, big busses, and tuk tuks have child seats fitted ? A law requiring seat belts to be installed in all mini bus vehicles is already in law. There is no law requiring the wearing of face masks yet many Thais do. If this mindset could, somehow, be applied to helmets and seat belts it would be a winner. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 9 hours ago, dyertribe said: That seat is not properly anchored and is more likely to cause more harm to the child. Proper fitting is vital. It looks to be fitted the same as my Mothercare Madrid model. What is wrong with it's fitting please? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Was there not a post last week saying that if you do not have/cannot afford a child seat, then the normal seat belt can be used? What is the law for over-6 year olds? Who will enforce this 'law' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtrnuno41 Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 With all I saw in Thailand, in traffic, I conclude, traffic laws are not for Thai citizens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 3 kids on the motorbike without helmet still fine ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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