There are currently about 300,000 motorcycle taxis in metropolitan Bangkok. Estimates suggests that the daily number of riders would be in the millions.
Motorcyclists who fail to wear safety helmets will face a 500 baht fine, and the fine will be doubled if the cyclist's passengers also do not wear helmets.
Bangkok metropolitan Traffic Police commander Maj-Gen. Panu Kerdlappol said he ordered the traffic divisions at all police stations in the capital to strictly enforce the helmet rules, particularly for motorcycle taxis, whose drivers every day carry large numbers of passengers.
Motorcycle taxi drivers commonly carry helmets that cover the head, but the devices are usually flimsy and provide little or no protection in case of an accident. (TNA)-E004
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