Safety at a price: Why compulsory car seat use is controversial in Thailand

14 Sept 05:09 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand enforces a new law from September 5, mandating car seat use for children up to six years old, aiming to drastically reduce child fatalities and injuries in traffic accidents.
The new regulation faces significant public backlash from parents, who cite the prohibitive cost of car seats and the immediate, steep price increases as major financial burdens.
In response, authorities are monitoring car seat prices to prevent gouging, while also allowing more affordable cushion alternatives and promoting second-hand options to ease the financial strain on families.

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