Dannie Boy wrote: ↑Wed May 28, 2025 5:49 pm
I don’t know about every western country but certainly in the UK, wearing helmets has been compulsory for decades, so why do British tourists and/or expats think it’s wise not to wear them here?
Agree.
But I don't know of any other country on the planet where the police would enforce a road law on one race of people but not another ... but TIT. That was my point, you appear to have missed it.
Who is the happier man, he who has braved the storm of life and lived or he who has stayed securely on shore and merely existed? - Hunter S Thompson
Hahuahin wrote: ↑Wed May 28, 2025 5:12 pm
I can't remember the last time I saw a police officer out enforcing the law here . Only when there are accidents. However, we were on a trip to Phuket last year, and even in local areas far from the tourist areas, you didn't drive far before you saw a police officer.
hahuahin
All that I can say is you are going to the wrong places. Maybe not as prevalent as a few years ago, but they are definitely there.
Most likely, and mostly far away from downtown and main roads. For me that's actually correct places
hahuahin
Dannie Boy wrote: ↑Wed May 28, 2025 5:49 pm
I don’t know about every western country but certainly in the UK, wearing helmets has been compulsory for decades, so why do British tourists and/or expats think it’s wise not to wear them here?
Agree.
But I don't know of any other country on the planet where the police would enforce a road law on one race of people but not another ... but TIT. That was my point, you appear to have missed it.
And likewise you seem to have missed my point - what I said was “hopefully they’ll be targeted first” - I wasn’t suggesting they should only go after farangs.
A long time ago when Helmets became required in California --- after the first-year injuries and medical claims reduced significantly despite the protests to wearing them. Those MC injuries cost the public in the cost of services rendered so it isn't just the injured that pay but everyone.
Dannie Boy wrote: ↑Thu May 29, 2025 9:28 am
And likewise you seem to have missed my point - what I said was “hopefully they’ll be targeted first” - I wasn’t suggesting they should only go after farangs.
Why the hell should they "target" farangs first? Surely a life is a life, regardless of what colour their skin is? This enforcement should be equally applied to ALL scooter riders that are not wearing a lid, if anything, Thai kids should be targeted first, not tourists with deeper pockets.
Who is the happier man, he who has braved the storm of life and lived or he who has stayed securely on shore and merely existed? - Hunter S Thompson
Although I entirely agree with your sentiment of a life being a life, I like to think that we’ve had the benefit of good training and awareness, so why suddenly do some westerners think it’s fine to break the law here that they wouldn’t dream of doing back home. Thais have never had that exposure and are used to laws not being enforced.
Anyway let’s wait and see what happens, I’m sure the BIB won’t be reading what I say about who they should target.
buksida wrote: ↑Thu May 29, 2025 9:35 am
Why the hell should they "target" farangs first? Surely a life is a life, regardless of what colour their skin is? This enforcement should be equally applied to ALL scooter riders that are not wearing a lid, if anything, Thai kids should be targeted first, not tourists with deeper pockets.
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I wonder if kids punishment will still be push ups at the side of the road when there's 2,000฿ at stake. IMHO if kids are caught, both kids and the parents should be hit.
Right, this should be about saving lives, deterrents, and education, not a fund raiser for the mafia police, which is what targeting farangs will turn into.
Who is the happier man, he who has braved the storm of life and lived or he who has stayed securely on shore and merely existed? - Hunter S Thompson
. Only when there are accidents. However, we were on a trip to Phuket last year, and even in local areas far from the tourist areas, you didn't drive far before you saw a police officer.
Most likely, and mostly far away from downtown and main roads. For me that's actually correct places 
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