Starting Sunday, June 1st, Thai police will roll out a nationwide Road Safety Project aimed at curbing traffic accidents, with a firm spotlight on enforcing helmet laws. Motorcyclists found without helmets will face fines of up to 2,000 baht—double that if their passenger is also unprotected.
Police Lieutenant General Nitithorn Jintakanon announced that Police General Kraibhun Trawadsong, Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, has directed all units to step up enforcement efforts. This initiative forms part of a broader strategy to improve road discipline and reduce the high rate of accidents across the country.
The campaign will focus on high-risk zones, including busy thoroughfares, accident-prone intersections, and areas near educational institutions. Authorities will be enforcing Section 122 of the Land Traffic Act, which mandates that both riders and passengers must wear helmets at all times.
In tandem with heightened patrols, police will conduct public awareness campaigns, working in collaboration with local governments, schools, and private organisations to cultivate a culture of road safety.
“This project is about saving lives and building a safer society,” Lt. Gen. Nitithorn said. “We urge all road users to follow the law and be role models for the next generation.”
The Royal Thai Police is calling on the public to support the campaign by following safety regulations and reporting traffic violations or suspicious incidents via the 24-hour hotlines—Traffic Police at 1197 and Highway Police at 1193.
With this latest push, officials are delivering a clear message: wearing a helmet is not optional. Strict enforcement is coming, and those who ignore the law will face swift and serious consequences.
