Starting June 1, 2025, all motorcycle riders and passengers across Thailand will be required to wear helmets or face fines of up to 2,000 baht, the Royal Thai Police (RTP) announced on Tuesday.
The measure is part of the “Safe Roads Project,” a national campaign aimed at reducing road accidents and improving compliance with traffic laws.
Pol Lt Gen Nithithorn Chintakanon, Commander of the Traffic Police Bureau and Head of the RTP’s Traffic Police Image Enhancement Taskforce, said enforcement will target high-traffic areas, roads with frequent violations, accident-prone zones, and streets near schools.
The goal is to create a safer environment for all road users and to promote a culture of responsibility among motorcyclists. Wearing a helmet is a simple yet effective way to reduce the risk of serious injury.
According to Section 122 of the Land Traffic Act, both motorcycle riders and passengers must wear helmets at all times.
Non-compliance may result in fines of up to 2,000 baht. If both the rider and passenger are found without helmets, the fine may be doubled.
The Ministry of the Interior, in collaboration with local authorities, is launching a public awareness campaign to inform citizens about the new regulations.
The initiative also involves partnerships with schools and private sector organisations to encourage a collective commitment to road safety.
The public is encouraged to report traffic-related concerns by calling the Traffic Police Hotline at 1197 or the Highway Police at 1193. Both services are available 24 hours a day.
