Study shows fewer than half of Thailand’s motorcycle users wear helmets

14 Sept 09:14 Key points summarised by AI

Only 45% of Thailand's motorcycle users (drivers and pillion riders) wear crash helmets, despite over a decade of road safety campaigns.
The study by the Thai Roads Foundation and Road Safety Watch network reveals that 52% of motorcyclists wear helmets, but only 22% of pillion riders comply.
Helmet usage significantly declines with age, with 48% of adults, 22% of youth, and a mere 8% of children wearing them.
While national rates are low, Bangkok shows higher compliance (85% for drivers, 55% for pillion riders in 2018), and some provinces like Nakhon Si Thammarat (75% improvement) lead in regional helmet use.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.