madmax2 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Does anyone know of a shop that sells motorcycle helmets for children, not the soft toy type but ones with a solid outer shell with foam and padded linings Anywhere on the island will do as long as they have a decent selection Thanks in advance for any replies,MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csabo Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 The helmet shop in Kata is my goto spot. Good selection including kids and friendly owner https://www.facebook.com/kata.helmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 50 minutes ago, csabo said: The helmet shop in Kata is my goto spot. Good selection including kids and friendly owner https://www.facebook.com/kata.helmet I agree with Kata Helmet on Soi Khoktanod ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechbum Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 In Phuket town. https://goo.gl/maps/qTEPERZfhfz Very good selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpolar Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 The only decent one i have ever seen are the index ones that are sold in helmet speciality shops for about 700b. Closed at the chin, black visor and padded inside. If on the east coast there's a store 300m after turning left out of immigration(other side of the street). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keesters Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Thank you for caring about children. If only all parents could be as thoughtful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 14 hours ago, LivinginKata said: I agree with Kata Helmet on Soi Khoktanod ... Yes, the outlet where I have bought quite a few helmets now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax2 Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share Posted October 23, 2016 Called into Kata helmets today (Sunday) but it was closed so will try again tomorrow Many thanks for the replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubster Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 I think a good gesture by the Thai government would be to subsidize the price of these helmets down to less than a days pay at minimum wage. I guess the helmet won't do much good if you can't feed your kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax2 Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 Kata helmets have 3 models in children's helmets costing 200/600/ 700 baht The cheap one is made of soft plastic and would be better than hitting your unprotected head on the ground The dearer models are properly constructed with the slightly more expensive one having better padding, both are made by index They also have a excellent range of adult helmets at Kata helmets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asiantravel Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 20 hours ago, Grubster said: I think a good gesture by the Thai government would be to subsidize the price of these helmets down to less than a days pay at minimum wage. I guess the helmet won't do much good if you can't feed your kid. and even perhapsencourage the creation of an active second-hand market in these things because I would imagine any child will certainly need more than one size over a period of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubster Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 5 minutes ago, Asiantravel said: and even perhapsencourage the creation of an active second-hand market in these things because I would imagine any child will certainly need more than one size over a period of years. It sure is heart breaking to see the little kids with no protection, But money talks, and these folks have very little. I also think the government should implement a free lights check up program including free bulbs and installation. I really think these two measures would save thousands of lives while not costing all that much. And create a few jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax2 Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 If a lot of adults will not wear helmets why would they buy them for their children Check points do not make people wear them, most Thais know where the check points are, and a lot of tourists and expats would prefer to pay the fine than wear a helmet and not be hansom as they say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 1 hour ago, madmax2 said: Kata helmets have 3 models in children's helmets costing 200/600/ 700 baht The cheap one is made of soft plastic and would be better than hitting your unprotected head on the ground The dearer models are properly constructed with the slightly more expensive one having better padding, both are made by index They also have a excellent range of adult helmets at Kata helmets They have a few more models. I have already bought 3 models there for my son, now 9 years old, each time with a size increase and all hard plastic and padding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax2 Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 They probably do have more models but only 3 for 3 to 4 year old children This is the age group we were buying for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) 37 minutes ago, madmax2 said: They probably do have more models but only 3 for 3 to 4 year old children This is the age group we were buying for Ah, yes. I'd prefer the ladybug helmet for 3-4 years. After that one we had a Titan, and now a Rookie. Edited October 24, 2016 by stevenl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax2 Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 1 hour ago, stevenl said: Ah, yes. I'd prefer the ladybug helmet for 3-4 years. After that one we had a Titan, and now a Rookie. The ones we bought were the Titan model , most expensive at 700 baht each with better padding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 2 hours ago, madmax2 said: The ones we bought were the Titan model , most expensive at 700 baht each with better padding Big headed kid you have ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keesters Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 On 10/23/2016 at 3:35 PM, Grubster said: I think a good gesture by the Thai government would be to subsidize the price of these helmets down to less than a days pay at minimum wage. I guess the helmet won't do much good if you can't feed your kid. If you can afford a motorbike and put fuel in it you can afford the helmets. Just one fine for not having one is about the cost of the cheapest helmet. There is NO excuse except stupidity for not wearing one. As one sign sponsored by the Pattaya police says: No helmet = no brain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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