Helmet 100% campaign in Buriram

[Mod]

Helmet 100% campaign in Buriram


As the Buriram province is the province which less of people wear the helmet so now the police in Buriram they start to be more tough.
The checkpoint will be around the city and some inside the city specially where close to the collages and university.

So ride with helmet and take your driving license.

Can see video here : http://77.nationchannel.com/video/299298/

[Italiantony]

Helmet 100% campaign in Buriram


As the Buriram province is the province which less of people wear the helmet so now the police in Buriram they start to be more tough.
The checkpoint will be around the city and some inside the city specially where close to the collages and university.

So ride with helmet and take your driving license.

Can see video here : http://77.nationchannel.com/video/299298/

With all these rules and regulations this country (Thailand)is becoming more and more like Europe every day.
I never wear a helmet on my bike and i will not start now.
After all it's only a 200 Baht fine anyway.

[urleft]

They set up in layers and the multiple entrances around the bus station

They've been there the last two times I ate at my favorite Noodle place.



On another note, when I was young and dumb I was in a single vehicle motocycle accident (my fault).  I flew over the handle bars and landed on my back.  I was dazzed, but basically unhurt.  I took off my helmet and the whole side of it was scraped.  Better the helmet than my head.   
 
 


 

[CO-CO]

Helmet 100% campaign in Buriram


As the Buriram province is the province which less of people wear the helmet so now the police in Buriram they start to be more tough.
The checkpoint will be around the city and some inside the city specially where close to the collages and university.

So ride with helmet and take your driving license.

Can see video here : http://77.nationchannel.com/video/299298/

With all these rules and regulations this country (Thailand)is becoming more and more like Europe every day.
I never wear a helmet on my bike and i will not start now.
After all it's only a 200 Baht fine anyway.

So are you saying that you encourage law breaking ?

[Italiantony]

Helmet 100% campaign in Buriram


As the Buriram province is the province which less of people wear the helmet so now the police in Buriram they start to be more tough.
The checkpoint will be around the city and some inside the city specially where close to the collages and university.

So ride with helmet and take your driving license.

Can see video here : http://77.nationchannel.com/video/299298/

With all these rules and regulations this country (Thailand)is becoming more and more like Europe every day.
I never wear a helmet on my bike and i will not start now.
After all it's only a 200 Baht fine anyway.

So are you saying that you encourage law breaking ?

Well with a 200 Baht fine who really cares.
It dosen't make me public enemy number 1.
After all most people drink and drive here because if you get caught it's a small fine (or payment say 5,000 or 6,000 Baht)
But would think twice about doing the same thing back in the country of origin.

[Alan]

Helmet 100% campaign in Buriram


As the Buriram province is the province which less of people wear the helmet so now the police in Buriram they start to be more tough.
The checkpoint will be around the city and some inside the city specially where close to the collages and university.

So ride with helmet and take your driving license.

Can see video here : http://77.nationchannel.com/video/299298/

With all these rules and regulations this country (Thailand)is becoming more and more like Europe every day.
I never wear a helmet on my bike and i will not start now.
After all it's only a 200 Baht fine anyway.

So are you saying that you encourage law breaking ?

Well with a 200 Baht fine who really cares.
It dosen't make me public enemy number 1.
After all most people drink and drive here because if you get caught it's a small fine (or payment say 5,000 or 6,000 Baht)
But would think twice about doing the same thing back in the country of origin.

Many Thai people have a problem with wearing a helmet and unfortunately many of them are young so the safety message is not getting through. I was involved in a seriouse motorcycle accident this time last year and I am still recovering from the injuries. My european full face helmet was smashed up pretty bad and had I not been wearing it I am sure I would have died. The hospital treatment I recieved in Thailand was very poor to say the least and the sights I saw from many other motorcycle accidents which were the majority of patients was quite sickening. Not many head injury patients though as most of these don't survive!
I took part in a government "wear a helmet" campaighn last April in Buriram. All the big bikers were invited to turn up and support this cause to enchorage the younger generation into wearing helmets. I think over 300 helmets were given away with promotional Tee shirts etc with a paraid around the city. It is up to us all to help get the message through to the younger generation and set an example especially those that have children or grandchildren of there own Tony!
I am in the UK still recovering from my accident and I will have lost 18 months to 2 years of living my life but thanks to that helmet I still have a life yet to live.

[isanbirder]

Thanks for your post, Alan.  And good luck for a full recovery.

One of my near neighbours died in a motorbike accident last year.

One would hope that the Europeans here, supposedly having a better education, would have more sense than to ride without a helmet... or to drive drunk.  Yes, you may be lucky... but many others have tried it in Thailand and finished up dead.

[Nobby]

As my previous post has been deleted re stupidity of NOT wearing a crash helmet, so I second Isanbirders sentiments.

Get well soon Alan and i hope you get back here and on a bike again, Mate! 

[Alan]

Thanks Isanbirder and Nobby,

Having ridden motorbikes for more than 30 years in the Uk I am very familiar with wearing a helmet and unfortunately have friends and family that have been in fatal accidents. I admit I did try riding without a helmet once shortly after I arrived in Thailand. I wanted to experience the feeling but to be honest I felt vulnerable and I got fined and felt pretty stupid.

The problems with not wearing a helmet are obviously not apparent to those that do it although it does not take a genius to see the dangers it presents. Those that do not wear a helmet should be aware though of the affects they cause when an accident happens.
Thailand emergency services are underfunded and underskilled and every responce to unnecessay injury stretches and restricts them further. Family, friends and loved ones are all affected and for those that need long term care burden there loved ones with that task.
Accidents cannot be planned or avoided. Thai drivers are rarely in full control and also have little regard for the safety of other road users leading to high risk and accident rates.
Nearly all western countries have had helmet laws for many years now so there is no excuses for farangs who can afford to buy good quality and comfortable helmets.
Thai culture is changing slowly regarding this law and its up to everyone to comply and set an example and protect themselves and there loved ones and not burden this country with idiotic arguements.

Arguements of messing ones hair up do not hold up or apply to many members!

[TBWG]

Arguments of messing ones hair up do not hold up or apply to many members!


TBWG

[Prakhonchai Nick]

Nobody have a turban?

[Jamaw]

Helmets and licences, totally agree and I always do but will this apply to the 11, 12 & 13 year olds riding motorcycles, in particular the son and daughter (12 & 14) of a policeman that lives near me? Oh I bloody hope so.

[Happylarry]

Helmet 100% campaign in Buriram


As the Buriram province is the province which less of people wear the helmet so now the police in Buriram they start to be more tough.
The checkpoint will be around the city and some inside the city specially where close to the collages and university.

So ride with helmet and take your driving license.

Can see video here : http://77.nationchannel.com/video/299298/

With all these rules and regulations this country (Thailand)is becoming more and more like Europe every day.
I never wear a helmet on my bike and i will not start now.
After all it's only a 200 Baht fine anyway.

So are you saying that you encourage law breaking ?

Well with a 200 Baht fine who really cares.
It dosen't make me public enemy number 1.
After all most people drink and drive here because if you get caught it's a small fine (or payment say 5,000 or 6,000 Baht)
But would think twice about doing the same thing back in the country of origin.

Doesnt that make you a hypocrite

[chudless]

Helmet 100% campaign in Buriram


As the Buriram province is the province which less of people wear the helmet so now the police in Buriram they start to be more tough.
The checkpoint will be around the city and some inside the city specially where close to the collages and university.

So ride with helmet and take your driving license.

Can see video here : http://77.nationchannel.com/video/299298/

With all these rules and regulations this country (Thailand)is becoming more and more like Europe every day.
I never wear a helmet on my bike and i will not start now.
After all it's only a 200 Baht fine anyway.

So are you saying that you encourage law breaking ?

Well with a 200 Baht fine who really cares.
It dosen't make me public enemy number 1.
After all most people drink and drive here because if you get caught it's a small fine (or payment say 5,000 or 6,000 Baht)
But would think twice about doing the same thing back in the country of origin.

Doesnt that make you a hypocrite

I would say a hypocrite for sure...

[nookiebear]

I feel that riding a M/C at night without any rear lights is more dangerous than not wearing a crash hat