richb2004 Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Where would be the best place for a good selection of motor bike helmets in Pattaya? I'm sure that it is easy to get a helmet, but I really want a good quality one. Also, what type of helmet do you recommend for both comfort and safety? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Where would be the best place for a good selection of motor bike helmets in Pattaya?I'm sure that it is easy to get a helmet, but I really want a good quality one. Also, what type of helmet do you recommend for both comfort and safety? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There was a decent selection available in Tesco-Lotus, South Pattaya earlier in the year. I also understand that Big C have a fair range. As for the safety factor, as there appears to be no official standard here you just have to use your judgement. The main things to ensure though are that you actually wear it and do the strap up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierra01 Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I'm not from Pattaya so I don't know where to buy a decent helmet there, but whatever you do forget about any Thai helmet, they're rubbish. Go for a Japanese/US/European helmet, full face. Try them on, see which one you like and fits well. I have 19,000bt Shoei Syncrotec, best helmet I've ever had. A top Thai helmet is something like 1500bt, and on par with a saucepan safetywise. There are some good shops in BKK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierra01 Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 PS, I got mine from Paddock Proshop, MRT to Huai Khwang, ext 4, 150m north. Very good selection, save a bit if cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBBER Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 If your after a Shoei or Arai some of the bike shops have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edh Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 There is a motorbike shop along Sukhumwit (I think opposite MiniSiam somewhere - forgot their name but something like Big racing??) which sell big sport bikes etc. I think they also sell accessories like helmets, gloves safety boots and so on. I would give that shop a try if I were to buy a proper helmet. EDH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Pra Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 There is a motorbike shop along Sukhumwit (I think opposite MiniSiam somewhere - forgot their name but something like Big racing??) which sell big sport bikes etc. I think they also sell accessories like helmets, gloves safety boots and so on. I would give that shop a try if I were to buy a proper helmet.EDH <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The name is "Siam Racing" and yes opposite MiniSiam. The guy's name is "Scott". He has many helmets and the best selection of great bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisan Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Try " Mit Yon Pattaya" on the junction of Pattaya Klang and Third Road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Is there also a sort of "Kite Mark" or something similar to look for when buying an helmet. A good one that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Just done a "Google" and found the following info but i don't know what you can find in LOS as these are UK standards. "General Advice - Helmets When buying a helmet, look for one that complies with one of the following: a. British Standard BS 6658:1985 (it will be marked with a British Standard 'kitemark'); or b. UN ECE Regulation 22.05 (it will be marked with a UN 'E' mark - the first two digits of the approval number will be '05'). " http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_..._506862-02.hcsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Make sure it has some sort of standard, Thai helmets have none! Snell M2000, DOT, BSI 6658-85 Type A and EN 22/05, are some of the standards, with Snell M2000 being the highest I believe. Cheers and happy and Safe riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Just found this site as well, which gives a list of international safety standards http://www.bhsi.org/standard.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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