Popular Post Georgealbert Posted 15 hours ago Popular Post Posted 15 hours ago Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Motorists are being urged to stop using seatbelt buckle inserts after a shocking incident highlighted the deadly consequences of bypassing basic safety measures. The alarming practice of inserting a fake buckle to disable the seatbelt warning system has been linked to many injuries and fatalities on Thai roads. The warning gained attention after a social media post by Facebook user Pongprom Yamarat, who shared images of a serious crash involving a brand-new Honda CR-V. The driver suffered severe lower-body injuries, and blood from head injuries, was visible on the airbag. The post pointed out a disturbing detail, a seatbelt buckle insert had been used, meaning the driver was unrestrained at the time of impact. Pongprom emphasised the dangers of this practice, stating: • Many Thai drivers use these inserts to silence the seatbelt alarm, unknowingly putting their own lives at risk. • More than 70% of road fatalities in occur in crashes, where the vehicle structure remains intact, meaning seatbelt use could have saved lives . • Airbags alone are not sufficient protection; they must work in conjunction with seatbelts to prevent fatal injuries. • A previous incident saw a young woman die after her car hit a roadside barrier. Despite minor damage to the vehicle, the impact crushed her chest because she was not wearing a seatbelt. The post has sparked renewed calls for authorities to ban the sale of seatbelt buckle inserts, which are widely available and online. While safety advocates have been urging action for years, the government has yet to implement stricter regulations. As road fatalities continue to be a major concern in Thailand, experts stress that using a seatbelt is a simple yet life-saving measure. Motorists are reminded that deceiving a vehicle’s safety system might trick the car, but it cannot cheat death. -- 2025-03-18 1 2 2 3
Popular Post hotsun Posted 15 hours ago Popular Post Posted 15 hours ago Didnt know these were a thing. Surely everyone must realize that all cars have seatbelts for a reason, right? so instead of just using their seatbelt, thais would rather spend money on something just so that they dont have to use their seatbelt? 1 1 1 8
Popular Post Ralf001 Posted 15 hours ago Popular Post Posted 15 hours ago 15 minutes ago, hotsun said: Didnt know these were a thing. Surely everyone must realize that all cars have seatbelts for a reason, right? Yeah they are a thing. Seat belt chimes are annoying. 2 4 1 2 2
Popular Post Bert got kinky Posted 14 hours ago Popular Post Posted 14 hours ago 38 minutes ago, Ralf001 said: Yeah they are a thing. Seat belt chimes are annoying. Seat belt chimes are annoying. So is being hit with the full force of an exploding airbag, which may or may not save your life. So is swapping your car for a wheelchair. 2 3 1 2 12
Popular Post Artisi Posted 14 hours ago Popular Post Posted 14 hours ago Darwin in action. You can't fix stupid. 2 1 4 10
Popular Post blaze master Posted 14 hours ago Popular Post Posted 14 hours ago 1 hour ago, Ralf001 said: Seat belt chimes are annoying They go off when you put your belt on. 1 1 6 6
Popular Post JoePai Posted 13 hours ago Popular Post Posted 13 hours ago If they want to die, let them, it's that simple 1 5
Popular Post Gsxrnz Posted 13 hours ago Popular Post Posted 13 hours ago Not wearing a seatbelt, driving at night with no lights, and not using indicators, are all fuel-efficient practices that also make your battery last longer. 1 5
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted 13 hours ago Popular Post Posted 13 hours ago These are wonderful devices. I only use them around town. Never on the highway, which would be asking for trouble. 7 10 1 4 1
PJ71 Posted 13 hours ago Posted 13 hours ago 24 minutes ago, JoePai said: If they want to die, let them, it's that simple agreed. 1 1
Ralf001 Posted 13 hours ago Posted 13 hours ago 52 minutes ago, Bert got kinky said: Seat belt chimes are annoying. So is being hit with the full force of an exploding airbag, which may or may not save your life. So is swapping your car for a wheelchair. airbags go good, used to pull em from cars at the scrap yard and detonate them... jeez they can launch a metal bin high in the air. 1 1 2
NE1 Posted 13 hours ago Posted 13 hours ago 1 hour ago, Ralf001 said: Seat belt chimes are annoying. I disabled mine in my Ford because it is annoying. But I still use my seat belt when leaving our village and meeting Tarmac roads. 1 7 2
Popular Post YayaManos Posted 13 hours ago Popular Post Posted 13 hours ago You are another, thinking accidents don't happen around towns? 2 1 1 3
blaze master Posted 13 hours ago Posted 13 hours ago 17 minutes ago, spidermike007 said: These are wonderful devices. I only use them around town. Never on the highway, which would be asking for trouble. Of course you do. 1 1
Popular Post simon43 Posted 13 hours ago Popular Post Posted 13 hours ago 1 hour ago, Ralf001 said: Yeah they are a thing. Seat belt chimes are annoying. I have to say this is one of the dumbest comments that I have ever read on AN... 1 1 1 2 1 10
Ralf001 Posted 13 hours ago Posted 13 hours ago 1 minute ago, simon43 said: I have to say this is one of the dumbest comments that I have ever read on AN... cheers champ ! 5 1
Popular Post EVENKEEL Posted 13 hours ago Popular Post Posted 13 hours ago How did we survive pre seat belt buzzers, before car seats for kids? 1 1 2
Popular Post YayaManos Posted 13 hours ago Popular Post Posted 13 hours ago 27 minutes ago, spidermike007 said: These are wonderful devices. I only use them around town. Never on the highway, which would be asking for trouble. Yes, accidents don't happen in towns or cities, really screwed in! 2 2 4
Popular Post Aussie999 Posted 13 hours ago Popular Post Posted 13 hours ago 4 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said: How did we survive pre seat belt buzzers, before car seats for kids? many didn't 1 1 1 3
Sophon Posted 13 hours ago Posted 13 hours ago These devices have their uses. We use them when we take our dogs to the vet, as we lay down the back rest of the rear seats to give enough room for the dogs. When the dogs stand/lay on the back rest, it puts enough pressure on the seat base to set off the seat belt alarm. We also use them when buying dog food, 80 kg of dry food on the back seat is more than enough to set off the alarm. Obviously, we don't use them when people are actually sitting in the seats. 2
Artisi Posted 12 hours ago Posted 12 hours ago 34 minutes ago, simon43 said: I have to say this is one of the dumbest comments that I have ever read on AN... Considering how many there have been over the years, it certainly rates towards the top of the list. 1 1
Andre0720 Posted 12 hours ago Posted 12 hours ago When Buddha is there to protect..... Met a Thai friend some weeks ago. Was telling me that he had a bad accident, and strangely resulting in only minor injury. Attributed to being protected by Buddha. Beliefs, very dangerous as they are. Prevents one from realizing that if Buddha was there to protect, the accident would never have happened. All these motorbike drivers, no helmets. Difficult to understand. But when 'beliefs' are factored in, then it starts to make sense. All efforts by authorities to convince Thais to wear helmets, have failed..... Getting a bit better though. Perhaps those who do not give drinks and food to Buddha on the sides of the roads, are getting worried sometimes... Or is it that these protections show no strength and masculinity, no virility. But then women seem to wear helmets less often. Oh yes, factor in that it is the women who give the food and drinks to Buddha on the side of the roads... They are already covered... 1
Ralf001 Posted 12 hours ago Posted 12 hours ago 20 minutes ago, Andre0720 said: When Buddha is there to protect..... Met a Thai friend some weeks ago. Was telling me that he had a bad accident, and strangely resulting in only minor injury. Attributed to being protected by Buddha. Ive not had any accidents since I start running amulets on the dash. 2
BangkokReady Posted 12 hours ago Posted 12 hours ago 3 hours ago, Georgealbert said: Many Thai drivers use these inserts to silence the seatbelt alarm, unknowingly putting their own lives at risk. How can they possibly not know that not wearing a seatbelt is more dangerous than wearing one??? 1 1
Popular Post watchcat Posted 11 hours ago Popular Post Posted 11 hours ago 3 hours ago, Georgealbert said: Many Thai drivers use these inserts to silence the seatbelt alarm What can i say- Pure Idiots. 1 1 1 1
Popular Post AnnaBanana Posted 11 hours ago Popular Post Posted 11 hours ago 3 hours ago, Ralf001 said: Yeah they are a thing. Seat belt chimes are annoying. For many, it is the comforting sound of Nanny chiming in. 1 1 1
Popular Post Emdog Posted 10 hours ago Popular Post Posted 10 hours ago 3 hours ago, spidermike007 said: These are wonderful devices. I only use them around town. Never on the highway, which would be asking for trouble. I generally agree with your intelligent posts, but alas, this is not one of them.... you don't use seat belts around town? "The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tracks motor vehicle collision data in the U.S. Routinely, the NHTSA finds that more than half of serious motor vehicle accidents (such as those resulting in injury or death) occur within 25 miles of a victim's home." 1 1 1 1
Popular Post wozzlegummich Posted 10 hours ago Popular Post Posted 10 hours ago Can't fix stupid. Air Bags are lethal when deployed whilst not wearing a seatbelt. 2 1
wozzlegummich Posted 10 hours ago Posted 10 hours ago 2 hours ago, Andre0720 said: But then women seem to wear helmets less often. That is mainly because they don't want to mess up their hair. 1 1
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