US EditionThailand's Grim Motorcycle Death Toll Sparks Helmet Campaign
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The ECE standard plays an important role for this equipment in Europe. ECE: a safety standard for motorcycle helmets As its name suggests, the ECE (Economic Commission for Europe) standard is mainly used in Europe, and establishes mandatory safety standards for motorcycle helmets. ECE helmets have undergone extensive tests, which have tested the absorption of shocks, the durability of the outer cap, the strength of the jugular or the field of vi…
Thailand video news | Thailand’s motorcycle death crisis prompts urgent helmet campaign, abandoned Thai boy given new home after teacher’s viral plea
Thailand video news | Thailand’s motorcycle death crisis prompts urgent helmet campaign, abandoned Thai boy given new home after teacher’s viral pleaThe Thaiger Today we’ll be talking about Thailand’s motorcycle death crisis, fueling the latest round of helmet enforcement, a US tourist defacing a Chiang Mai temple wall, and a little later, the latest updates on evacuations and military mobilizations on the Thai-Cambodian border. Thailand’s Motor…
Wear a helmet or pay – With the "Safe Roads" project, Thailand is sending a clear message against unsafe motorcycle riding. PATTAYA, Thailand – Since June 1, the Thai government has been pursuing a new, consistent strategy to improve road safety – and this time, it's no joke. In Bangkok, Pattaya, and at a total of 94 particularly critical traffic junctions across the country, authorities are cracking down, particularly on the issue of motorcycle…
Authorities are working to define the specifications for material quality, climate adaptability, and certification authority that protective helmets authorized for use by motorcyclists must meet. Various public and private sectors approved a regulation that requires every motorcycle sold to include a protective helmet, with the goal of reducing deaths and permanent injuries caused by motorcycle accidents. According to data from authorities, 65% …
Thailand's Grim Motorcycle Death Toll Sparks Helmet Campaign
File photo for reference only In an urgent appeal, Thailand's Department of Disease Control (DDC) has called on all motorcyclists to wear helmets, following a devastating year of road casualties. Over 14,000 people lost their lives in motorcycle accidents across the country in 2024 alone. The sheer scale of these deaths highlights an enduring crisis on Thailand's roads, necessitating immediate intervention. Statistics from three governme…
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