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Can this happen here....?
I don't think that applies, you could just like the physical attributes of Filipinas more, they are a lot more rounded, and of course it's much easier to form a connection with a Filipina because she can speak English better. You could be in with Thailand, but still like Filipinas. Why restrict yourself to one club? -
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Report Expat Confusion Grows as Thailand Cracks Down on Helmet Law Violations
Yes there are stats - it's just as a thought, as ever you don't understand how to use them. Crash helmets have been shown to reduce deaths by around 40% In your haste to argue, you overlook the core of this discussion. Instead of addressing the real complexities, you default to shoe-horning in your assumption that only your view on road safety holds any water. Motorcycle use in Thailand is fundamentally different from that in the UK, Europe, the USA, or Australia - and this directly affects the fatality reduction statistics we can expect from helmet use. While Western studies often show that helmets reduce the risk of death by 37–42%, these figures come from very different contexts. Here’s why the fatality impact of helmets in Thailand may be markedly different: Helmet Quality and Certification: In Western countries, helmets are generally certified to strict safety standards (such as ECE or DOT), ensuring effective protection. In Thailand, many helmets are non-certified, cheaply made, or poorly maintained. Such helmets provide significantly less protection, reducing their ability to lower fatality rates which may impact the stats compared to Western nations. Proper Usage: Correct fitting and fastening are crucial to helmet effectiveness. In Thailand, helmets are frequently worn improperly or loosely, which diminishes their protective benefit and thus reduces the fatality reduction seen in Western data. Traffic Environment: Thailand’s traffic is far denser with motorcycles, and road conditions are often poorer and less regulated. This chaotic mix changes crash severity and types of collisions (e.g., multi-vehicle pileups, side impacts) that helmets alone may not fully mitigate, thereby altering fatality outcomes, or perhaps the city traffic is simply slower, and this dynamic alters fatality outcomes with helmet usage. Rider Training and Behaviour: Many riders in Thailand lack formal training and licensing, increasing the risk of higher-impact crashes or dangerous riding behaviours. Such factors can overwhelm the protective effects of helmets, thus the 'riding culture' in Thailand itself may alter fatality outcomes with helmet wear. Emergency Medical Response: Rapid and high-quality emergency care saves lives after crashes. Thailand’s emergency response infrastructure is less developed than in Western countries, which can increase fatalities even among helmeted riders. Passenger Helmet Use: Helmet use among passengers in Thailand is often lower, and passengers typically suffer a higher fatality rate in crashes, skewing overall statistics particularly as a passenger helmet is less likely to be of 'quality' than the riders helmet in Thailand. Of course, it’s undeniable that helmets save lives — but by how much? Are we looking at a modest 25%, or a substantial 60%? Does merely tossing on a cheap plastic shell actually shift the statistics in any meaningful way? Or would the numbers only approach those seen in Western countries if riders wore properly certified helmets - the kind that actually offer real protection? This is exactly why I pointed out 'there are no reliable stats' for Thailand. Blindly applying figures from other countries, without accounting for local realities may not present a reliable set of information. Yet you’ve chosen to ignore this nuance, either out of wilful blindness or sheer arrogance, preferring to peacock. -
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Can those public Reverse Osmosis Water Filters be trusted?
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Police checkpoint on Sukhumvit before Huay Yai flyover
In the afternoon they often have a checkpoint going north between the marina and Ambassador hotel. Seems to me they target different things on different days. -
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Can this happen here....?
A friend of me sat in a outdoor restaurant in Manila.The table next to him sat 5 policeman so he felt safe there They didn't exchange any words but suddenly one of the police approach him and told him to pay their bill and if not he would have big problem.He paid their bill and left quickly.- 1
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Why isnt Trumps approval rating 80%?
Agreed. Cheap USD helps American exports and hurts American expats (unless they live in Vietnam).
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