I'm not the type to cry, but this video struck a cord. 7 years ago my partners 14 year old brother was hit by a car in Pattaya while riding a motorbike with no helmet. He died. The funeral in Buriram was one of the worse days of my life. If he had a helmet on he would still be here with us. I wish more Thai's, and foreigners would put a damn helmet on.
I'm sorry for your loss. I'm only saying that peer pressure and influence is better than hard laws. I wear a helmet always. I think it's a requirement and should be encouraged. I just don't like rules and enforcement. I use common sense. More education and peer pressure is better in my mind.
Another top tier production Kies, you are really finding your niche for making interesting and at times thought provoking content. Looking forward to hopefully meeting you this Friday and shout you a beer or 2 as a small thanks for all the videos I have watched enjoyed from you for a couple of years now.
Motorcycle taxis should not be allowed in the country in the first place. However, due to the heavy traffic, it has become difficult to commute using other types of vehicles. This led to the emergence of a new kind of taxi service to meet the demand. I recall when motorcycle taxis were restricted to certain areas (Soi) but later became widespread across the entire town. It is a dangerous form of public transport that should be prohibited.
That’s what I’m talking about! Yes, very nicely done Brother! Love the change you keep going in… Planting seeds - I be in Bangkok by October with equipment following.
@keisone Do more of this, this treaded a fine line so well and bringing in a Thai to talk to real people... Excellent. So many "behind the curtain topics" I can think of in this style. I'm not big into the selfie/click bait videos but this was just excellent
Outstanding video. I appreciate your concern and agree with you 100%. Your solution is very doable I think. Thank you so much for your concern and your professionalism.
This video is so well put together if i didn’t know you it’s like a professional news documentary it’s really great i keep this in mind when i get will be learning how to ride in Thailand (First Lesson) 🤫🇺🇸
I was in Thailand for 3 weeks last January, seen a whole family with an infant and a 2 year todler with both parents , all wearing no helmets riding a single moped ment for 2 people. Saw it almost every day on the roads.
@@Milkyway109any other excuses you want to make for them lol? Maybe you can apologize for them riding the wrong way at night with no lights on too. Bottom line is, many people around the world have no business operating a motor vehicle. It endangers everyone.
Love this video man! Just got back home and I tell everyone they haven't lived until they ride motorbikes in Thailand. I know the danger, knew it when I was there, but didn't know the exact numbers. Thanks for making this!
Thank you for the video, congratulations on the rising quality. A colleague of mine (thai, 27yo) had a fatal accident in bangkok a few months ago. He was wearing a helmet, but unfortunately it wasn't enough. The reason for the accident was the quality of the road and alcohol. Such a great guy, RIP
I used to ride motorbikes in Thailand in fact I rented a R1 and rode from Pattaya to ko Chang without incident but I have seen a lot of terrible accidents enough to turn me off and buy a car.
Recently, a Filipino guy died in a motorcycle accident after running over a fallen sugar palm seed on the road. It's really tragic. I'm questioning why Phuket Municipality planted sugar palm trees on the median like that. The fallen seeds can cause accidents, especially for motorcycles.
Great video! This is probably the biggest concern I have about living in Thailand: the traffic, crossing the street, and the lack of traffic law enforcement. Another issue? The deadly minivan accidents that occur traveling from Bangkok to Pattaya. Never take a minivan; always take a bus, car or train. There are too many collisions. A well-crafted bike helmet would work for most accidents and be cooler than the typical motorcycle helmet.
Great Content , i hope Thai people be more aware of this. We really do need to be more concious about this. One accident can change your life. Even if you not go far or fast but there's always a chance that some drunk driver may run on you.
Great video bro ! ❤ got me in my feelings about those short rides I take getting from one venue to the next, maybe the extra 100-150 baht + 15 min more in a taxi or tuktuk is worth it !
Great production mate. I've watched nearly every video of yours. I wish I had the know-how, and the character to speak to a camera and vlog my Thai experiences. As someone who has ridden bikes at home in England, to then come to Bangkok and get bike taxis daily without a helmet, AND recently hitting the deck on a ride home, it makes me think could I carry a cheap helmet everywhere I go?
Great video Adam! I have lived in Thailand for over 17 years and touch wood never had an accident. From Australia 🇦🇺 I have had a lot of extensive driver training in my life due to work and training was always ongoing. I have often thought about how to change the culture towards driving cars and riding motorcycles in Thailand 🇹🇭 and had many conversations. You have said exactly what I have said for many years, and that’s introducing driver and motorcycle training into schools, starting with theory and as they get close to finishing some practical. Getting the youth involved now is the only way and eventually it will filter through but will take time. The older generation will convert because of peer group pressure from their children as they will identify the dangers to the parents etc, because they will be educated. My son is 11 and like my dad did with me when I grew up in the UK, he would often teach me driving skills in theory and then practically as well in a controlled environment. I have already told my son I do not want him on a motorcycle and thank fully he is not interested!!
Good job bro, having local Thai perspective in your content is definitely the way to go. Education, education and education followed by harsh penalties Warning and small fine, large fine, loss of motorbike.
You are levelling up, again! This is a sophisticated production...I think at least. Congrats. It is also a very fair dinkum subject, that you give appropriate respect. I also love your idea about the cops giving you a choice of buying a helmet or paying the fine! Brilliant! That said, I don't wear a helmet when I bolt/moto as a pillion from my Suan Phlu condo to the Sala Daeng BTS. It's a five minute ride. It can be dodgy. Sometimes we are just not that smart....me included.
Loved the video and the topic touched by it. There's laws and law enforcers should make it respect, as it happens in the other countries, even in the SE Asia. Loved also the "crossover" with Paddy Doyle! It's nice to hear opinions also from other UA-camrs. This should be something that could bring an advantage. Opinions from influencers from other countries, could be the sparkle to make things work better in Thailand, as in other places too.
An Aussie I know moved to Koh Samui and was telling me that other westerners were teasing him for wearing a helmet. These are people that also live on the island. Incredible
All the times I have been to thailand the travel from the airport to pattaya or over to DMK is terrifying always convinced we are gonna crash, tailgating, late breaking etc. I dont remember it being so bad anywhere else in the country just in BKK, slightly reminiscent of the few times I have driven around London in the UK (or stoke). I know the motorways seem a bit mad with the swerving lanes etc but at least its not heavy traffic except for anchoring on at the toll booths. My first visit ever was for songkran and my little brother who lives in thailand said dont get on a motorbike and/or stay off the roads. The amount of buckets of water I have seen thrown into motorcyclists faces during songkran... so crazy.
Excellent Video Adam. Being a bit of a nut in my youth I have my share of road rash. Both my knees are ground down, but I always wear a helmet. I understand the Thai philosophy about the "Will of Buddha" thinking the universe will protect them if they make good merit. I have witnessed my share of motorcycle fatalities in Thailand. I will never forget the time I let a friend take my bike for a ride. He did not put on a helmet. He did not return. Found him dead in the highway. He left a wife and a young child.
Great video mate, I've been in Thailand as a proffessional working or an expat if you like for around 6 years. I've seen at least a dozen deaths with the locals and a simple helmet would have saved their lives in most of these circumstances. I remember one day, when a mother and daughter on motorcycle had been T-boned by a delivery truck that did not stop to assist, pushed the pair into a culvert after sliding for 10 metres, There heads hit the culvert violently, however a simple helmet would have most likely would have saved their lives. Because of the busy intersection, they were subsequently run over there after including heavy trucks and no one failed to stop and see if they were ok. The mother and daughter literally became part of the road. Astonishing to say the least. I own a car and a motorcycle in Thailand and there is no way if we take the motorcycle even on a short ride without wearing helmets.
I'm the first to admit that I don't always wear a helmet on the back of a moto taxi, but I always wear one when I am riding my own bike around Hua Hin. There's also some weird thing about if you get booked for speeding etc, then you can't get booked again on the same journey - you just need to show the police officer the original ticket. A mate of mine who lives in BKK and often catches moto Taxis, has invested in an expensive/high quality helmet.
Helmets are the least of your worries, the way they drive is insane. Running red lights, driving on pavements, speeding. Maybe they’re all off their heads on Kratom 😀 I think the Grab drivers do drive more safely , but not always.
Be safe. The last UA-camr I seen make a video about riding bikes and scooters safely in Thailand had a scooter wreck about 2 months later. Broke a collarbone and a couple ribs.
Nice one bro. Nice change up. I think back at all the times I never wore a helmet and how stupid it was. Thank my lucky stars nothing bad ever happened.
When I was in Phuket last December the police were stopping people without helmets mainly tourists on the nanai road near coffee mania at the big roundabout
Robert here. Great video with such important info Adam. Been meaning to send you an email. Post Covid has sucked. Will email you as I return in a few months. Take care. p.s. nice hat, go Raiders!
After my recent accident breaking my leg, it really ruined my year and woke me up to the dangers. I’m never gonna risk anything like that again. People should always wear a helmet. No trip is worth dying or becoming brain damaged for.
I noticed the new Sony alpha camera, looks like you had some trouble with the autofocus especially on the Doyle segment. How is it dragging all the extra lenses around 😂? The point is visuals are better and we can see it so good work. Are you happy with it? I was thinking about trying an A7C. One point on the Thai traffic deaths, they are number 6 or something in the world and out of that the majority of deaths are young males 16-22 or something like that. Only once has a motorbike taxi offered me a helmet to wear for the ride.
Yeah I had been having some troubles, the paddy section was actually the first thing I shot for this and I realised when I was home reviewing the footage.. I rectified the problem but still having the odd focus issue with that lens, I think there is a faulty censor in it.. The other shots are pretty good, and with the 50mm lens the shots are beautiful.. so it’s ok, I enjoy the artistic approach with that camera 😊
Here in the states the helmet laws are so-so, allowing for helmets that are hardly more than a pro baseball cap. Also, we have nothing like those graphic commercials which seam terrifying but effective.
The number of motorcyclists in the States can not compared to those in Thailand in terms of density per area. The motorcycle is considered the must-have stuff, especially for the poor. This is the same case in SE countries as well but Thailand is probably the worst compared to Vietnam, Indonesia, or India in terms of accidents.
Excellent video Keis! I was thinking about these issues,with the helmets, in Thailand and other South Eastern countries, as well lately. It's serendipity I guess, that you made this video. I've been to South East Asia and know what you mean. Another reason people don't use taxi helmets, given by the driver, is that they find them to obviously to hot to wear and dirty and it comes down to one person's belief system, as well. As we are all aware, Buddhism is the apparently the biggest religion in that region and you already know this, that the belief system in this religion. hold the head to be the most sacred and a lot of people us this excuse not to wear it, even they don't come out and say this but subconsciously conditioning is diluting the safety aspects, of wearing proper safety gear. Maybe they think wearing a taxi's borrowed helmet used by some many others, will affect their health and well being in some way, in the future. Instead of coming up with more excuses of "I am only travelling short distances", which is another cough out. It may not be percentage wise, at. higher number, be as vulnerable to getting into to an accident caused by another or yourself, with a motorcycle but you're still vulnerable to getting hurt or hurting others, in short distance as well. Global statistics with accidents happen usually in a short distances anyways Accidents can happen anywhere. Short or long, all of these excuses I mentioned, shows a lot of people, are un-educated & of callus thinking. Plus if this is general public sentiment, in not just Thailand and South East Asia. Then the continued lose of life and the numbers you displayed in your video, of the daily, monthly and yearly traffic accidents deaths, unfortunately will just continue. Plus, these governments in power now, don't really care, of the safety and health of their citizens. They have all their priorities messed up. If Thailand only promotes awareness videos, that shows them as coming off as comedy videos. Well, thats just plan stumped and displaying arrogant ways of misinterpreting a very serious matter. Perhaps, these governments need to stop concealing the hard truth's of what is really happening and start showing content like those (Final destination Hollywood movie series), if you seen these movies, you'll get my point, or have a watch but I am not saying to those extremities, of these movies, however similiar to the outcomes. The videos that you displayed from Australia are excellent. More and more types of these videos need to be adapted to these countries governments. Then perhaps, that might bring the accidents and death numbers down. They will need to add them into television and social accounts, in heavy heavy rotation, to educate the ignorance. I myself was in a motor vehicle in 2018, here in my Western country and fortunately by the grace of God spared my life. I was not seriously injured to the point of some musculoskeletal damage but I am still endearing car and soft tissue damage which will be with me for the rest of my life. Perhaps it's time to raise more awareness, of this serious health and safety issue so are many possible ways, to make efforts to fix all these problems. We live in 2024. Like that Cartoon show, the Jetsons. The future in now! We have so many innovators and developers, that can help change all this. We have internet, vast social media outlets and the growing presence AI. For examples, we can have better cooling materials and clothing made for helmets. They have air conditioned and heat neck wrap arounds for the next, belt, already for the public. Cooling mechanisms in all sorts. Especially in the climate of Southeast Asia where it's mostly hot all year round. Amazon for example and other retail sites online have plenty of these devices and products available. . I can go on and on, about these subjects for hours and I liked your idea about wear the clean used helmet or take the fine, is an excellent that the Thai government needs to wake up and start implementing & enforcing these rules or pay the very high Thai baht fine. Bottom line, too many of loved ones, are dying on the roads of our planet, for the wrong reasons. Father's ,mother's, brother, sister's son's, daughter's, uncles, aunts, cousins and our children. The list goes on and on, It's gotta stop, somewhere and how. As you have read, I am passionate about this and you lit a fire under me today, to start doing something about this. Thank you. Every voice counts and your voice ignited my voice and know it's my voice to ignite someone else's voice. Then eventually we can ignite everyone's voice on this topic. Some way, some how., things have to change, Perhaps the people that are responsible for transportation and health and safety of our roads, in governments, they need to start doing something about this madness! Or be replaced and stop coming up with excuses, why this is not changing. There is a solution, to everything in this world. Those that say the're can't do it. Well, they can go fck themselves! And will find people that can. Anyways, I really appreciate and like, what you're doing with your video content. I've been following for a few years now and a big fan. I've been planning my return to Thailand trip this year. I was there back in early 2020. Perhaps, we could meet up in Bangkok for a coffee, all be there in July and over the summer. Mojo Mountain 🙏🙏🙏
Great video!! I wonder if there's a 3rd option though. A lighter, well ventilated, helmet much like what bicycle riders wear? The heat is a problem and discouraging "proper" helmets... and I really wonder if those $10-$20 helmets meet any standards. Finally, a spray-sanitizer for shared helmets? Something that removes the connotation for communal wear items? Stay safe out there Thailand!
Adam, good video regarding helmets. I'm guessing you are considering doing more like this which I feel is a good direction to go. The same video could've been made here in Pattaya. It's crazy how many ride without one. And it's just not Thais. It seems most farangs don't use them and they are the ones piloting the most powerful bikes on the street. I'd like to actually get involved and do something to both promote the education of the importance of helmets and also to provide them to those here in Thailand in need. I'll send you an email with thoughts
Your idea at the end is actually a great idea .... The fine is more thsn the cost of a cheap helmet... Helmets wouldn't give anyone the ability to drive but it would have to help.... The economic costs must be huge too with so many deaths and injuries...
Bloody good point and video, really makes sense in the long run, like you said,, cultural differences are difficult to address and adapt to after years of being able to not wear a helmet, Culture and the younger new generation will adapt,sooner than later for their own good, enforcing it is a major factor, hopefully people will understand more, good presentation Keis, (Adam ,)very good .
Im an Aussie living part time in Thailand since 2018, Ive done 50-60,000km in my car & approx 20,000km on a bike, all over Bangkok, Samui, Issan Nth East Sth West etc i cant tell you how much i love it compared to Australia. If you can understand the Thai driving style you will love it. I still cant get my head around the death toll but its about approx 80% MBike deaths 20% cars, but there is 70+ million people here compared to Australia's 26Million and 10times the size....Great video enjoyed it, i love this topic.....Solution???
This might be one of the most important videos you've ever put out
I'm not the type to cry, but this video struck a cord. 7 years ago my partners 14 year old brother was hit by a car in Pattaya while riding a motorbike with no helmet. He died. The funeral in Buriram was one of the worse days of my life. If he had a helmet on he would still be here with us. I wish more Thai's, and foreigners would put a damn helmet on.
Who to blamed? Law has already enforced people to wear a helmet
I'm sorry for your loss. I'm only saying that peer pressure and influence is better than hard laws. I wear a helmet always. I think it's a requirement and should be encouraged. I just don't like rules and enforcement. I use common sense. More education and peer pressure is better in my mind.
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14 and drive a motor..🤯 just as stupid as wearing no helmet
Another top tier production Kies, you are really finding your niche for making interesting and at times thought provoking content. Looking forward to hopefully meeting you this Friday and shout you a beer or 2 as a small thanks for all the videos I have watched enjoyed from you for a couple of years now.
One of the best videos, yet, from you. I really like the way you put everything together. This is a lot of hard work you do here. Great stuff mate.
Thank you so much for your help with it!!
I like this sort of video content, very informative of the lifestyle in Thailand. keep up the good work.
Thank you so much, they are really enjoyable for me to make too 😊
That is very well done, style change or variety. Perfect to discuss and show views of an issue, really well done
เห็นคนต่างชาตินิยมนั่งวินมอเตอร์ไซรับจ้างหรือแกร็บมอเตอร์ไซแล้วเป็นห่วงความปลอดภัยแทน....วันที่คุณใช้บริการมันอาจจะไม่เกิดอุบัติเหตุ แต่ถ้าวันไหนมันเกิด ชีวิตคุณจะไม่มีวันย้อนกลับไปเอาคืนได้ ไม่ว่าจะแค่บาดเจ็บหรือเสียชีวิตก็ตาม
....แค่กรุงเทพที่เดียวก็มีอุบัติเหตุที่เกิดจากมอเตอร์ไซวันละเป็น100เคส
....อย่าเอาชีวิตมาเสี่ยงกับการนั่งมอเตอร์ไซในเมืองไทยเลย
That’s exactly right!!
Motorcycle taxis should not be allowed in the country in the first place. However, due to the heavy traffic, it has become difficult to commute using other types of vehicles. This led to the emergence of a new kind of taxi service to meet the demand. I recall when motorcycle taxis were restricted to certain areas (Soi) but later became widespread across the entire town. It is a dangerous form of public transport that should be prohibited.
That’s what I’m talking about!
Yes, very nicely done Brother! Love the change you keep going in…
Planting seeds - I be in Bangkok by October with equipment following.
This is very important topic and video is eye opener. 👍
Thanks mate 😊
Awesome content... love the new channel direction...
Wow, I really like this documentary style episode. Beautifully filmed, pasting & storytelling is nice too. Really good watch!
The other big thing in Thai traffic is, that everybody in cars is constantly on their phones 😳
I’ve watched your videos off and on for a while now and this documentary style is very impressive. Next level! Nice work!
Outstanding video mate!! And I think you nailed it with your creative solution at the end! Brilliant stuff!
Very amazing well made video bro, sensational, loved it.... keep up the amazing work man!
Thanks so much man! I love making these ones 😊
@keisone
Do more of this, this treaded a fine line so well and bringing in a Thai to talk to real people... Excellent.
So many "behind the curtain topics" I can think of in this style.
I'm not big into the selfie/click bait videos but this was just excellent
Really interesting thanks Keis. Your B roll is excellent 👍
I appreciated the effort and the documentary style vlog it's seems others did too, good job Adam 👍🙏
Well done!!! You did a nice job on this investigative journalism style video.
follwed your channel from the begining, this is a really well made segment. Great to see your progress with the channel
Great job Keis - very informative and important documentatry! Cheers.
Good video bro, education is defiantly the answer, lets hope this video has some impact and sheds light on the situation 👍
Outstanding video. I appreciate your concern and agree with you 100%. Your solution is very doable I think. Thank you so much for your concern and your professionalism.
Loving this style of production man, amazing to see how you’ve progressed. So sick. Keep it going Adam
This video is so well put together if i didn’t know you it’s like a professional news documentary it’s really great i keep this in mind when i get will be learning how to ride in Thailand (First Lesson) 🤫🇺🇸
Love seeing Paddy Doyle making an apperance,youtubers need to do more colabs for sure!
Love the content! Keep it up Keis!
I was in Thailand for 3 weeks last January, seen a whole family with an infant and a 2 year todler with both parents , all wearing no helmets riding a single moped ment for 2 people. Saw it almost every day on the roads.
Not so easy to find a babysitter, perhaps, and they can't leave the infant at home, and they don't have a car . What can they do ?
@@Milkyway109walk. Walk to the 7-11 that's 3 blocks away instead of riding.
@TROdesigns what if they're moving house, 100 miles away , how do you their business or what they're doing ? And what actual business is it of yours ?
@@Milkyway109any other excuses you want to make for them lol? Maybe you can apologize for them riding the wrong way at night with no lights on too. Bottom line is, many people around the world have no business operating a motor vehicle. It endangers everyone.
@TROdesigns very bottom line is, it will never change, it's impossible to police
Love this video man! Just got back home and I tell everyone they haven't lived until they ride motorbikes in Thailand. I know the danger, knew it when I was there, but didn't know the exact numbers. Thanks for making this!
Paddy is the man!!! love his channel too
Two great tubers collaborating great work Keis one
Epic Adam! 💯
Thank you for this one.
Thank you for the video, congratulations on the rising quality.
A colleague of mine (thai, 27yo) had a fatal accident in bangkok a few months ago. He was wearing a helmet, but unfortunately it wasn't enough. The reason for the accident was the quality of the road and alcohol. Such a great guy, RIP
I used to ride motorbikes in Thailand in fact I rented a R1 and rode from Pattaya to ko Chang without incident but I have seen a lot of terrible accidents enough to turn me off and buy a car.
YeH that’s exactly the same for me, I have seen soooo many here..
Recently, a Filipino guy died in a motorcycle accident after running over a fallen sugar palm seed on the road. It's really tragic. I'm questioning why Phuket Municipality planted sugar palm trees on the median like that. The fallen seeds can cause accidents, especially for motorcycles.
Great video! This is probably the biggest concern I have about living in Thailand: the traffic, crossing the street, and the lack of traffic law enforcement. Another issue? The deadly minivan accidents that occur traveling from Bangkok to Pattaya. Never take a minivan; always take a bus, car or train. There are too many collisions. A well-crafted bike helmet would work for most accidents and be cooler than the typical motorcycle helmet.
Very good video, i like this style. Give attention to a national problem! Good job Keis!
Bro! I swear your videos keep getting better and better! Straight up cinematic. Keep em coming champ!
Great Content , i hope Thai people be more aware of this. We really do need to be more concious about this. One accident can change your life. Even if you not go far or fast but there's always a chance that some drunk driver may run on you.
Yet, another great video from you!
Thanks mate!!
Great video bro ! ❤ got me in my feelings about those short rides I take getting from one venue to the next, maybe the extra 100-150 baht + 15 min more in a taxi or tuktuk is worth it !
Yeah man, I like your idea of getting your own helmet to be a passenger too
By far best content I've seen from you!
Thank you so much 😊😊
Awesome video mate , good work!
Thanks mate!!
Pay the fine or buy the helmet is an excellent idea. The video was awesome, just like a real doco on the telly !
Great production mate. I've watched nearly every video of yours. I wish I had the know-how, and the character to speak to a camera and vlog my Thai experiences.
As someone who has ridden bikes at home in England, to then come to Bangkok and get bike taxis daily without a helmet, AND recently hitting the deck on a ride home, it makes me think could I carry a cheap helmet everywhere I go?
Yeah I have a mate that bought a helmet just to wear as a passenger.. good idea 😊
Adam whenever you do a documentary type film, it always turns out great. Keep it up. 40 plus year rider here 👍👏
Well done brother... love your idea, it's a win for everyone. safe journey
Thanks for sharing, and hope it'll reach out to those who needs to know this.
Great video, really interesting & on the ground!
Fantastic video! It made me subscribe. You are awesome
Great video Adam! I have lived in Thailand for over 17 years and touch wood never had an accident.
From Australia 🇦🇺 I have had a lot of extensive driver training in my life due to work and training was always ongoing.
I have often thought about how to change the culture towards driving cars and riding motorcycles in Thailand 🇹🇭 and had many conversations.
You have said exactly what I have said for many years, and that’s introducing driver and motorcycle training into schools, starting with theory and as they get close to finishing some practical.
Getting the youth involved now is the only way and eventually it will filter through but will take time.
The older generation will convert because of peer group pressure from their children as they will identify the dangers to the parents etc, because they will be educated.
My son is 11 and like my dad did with me when I grew up in the UK, he would often teach me driving skills in theory and then practically as well in a controlled environment.
I have already told my son I do not want him on a motorcycle and thank fully he is not interested!!
In the early 80s a Yamaha 750 racer was 20$ a.u.d to hire out, no helmet required, scares me now the speeds l would get up to.
loving the new style of video
Woow, what a well done video. Very important topic and your idea is not that bad. Maybe try to talk to the Thai government about it as an idea.
Good job bro, having local Thai perspective in your content is definitely the way to go.
Education, education and education followed by harsh penalties
Warning and small fine, large fine, loss of motorbike.
Yeah I think that’s the way forward too!
New style video and fantastic. Good work brother.nice
You are levelling up, again! This is a sophisticated production...I think at least. Congrats. It is also a very fair dinkum subject, that you give appropriate respect. I also love your idea about the cops giving you a choice of buying a helmet or paying the fine! Brilliant! That said, I don't wear a helmet when I bolt/moto as a pillion from my Suan Phlu condo to the Sala Daeng BTS. It's a five minute ride. It can be dodgy. Sometimes we are just not that smart....me included.
Thank you for making this video. What an incredibly important message in a place where it can make a huge...impact (pun intended).
Loved the video and the topic touched by it. There's laws and law enforcers should make it respect, as it happens in the other countries, even in the SE Asia. Loved also the "crossover" with Paddy Doyle! It's nice to hear opinions also from other UA-camrs. This should be something that could bring an advantage. Opinions from influencers from other countries, could be the sparkle to make things work better in Thailand, as in other places too.
Great video and great idea!
good to see you speaking to Thais, and get the translation..good job
An Aussie I know moved to Koh Samui and was telling me that other westerners were teasing him for wearing a helmet. These are people that also live on the island. Incredible
All the times I have been to thailand the travel from the airport to pattaya or over to DMK is terrifying always convinced we are gonna crash, tailgating, late breaking etc. I dont remember it being so bad anywhere else in the country just in BKK, slightly reminiscent of the few times I have driven around London in the UK (or stoke). I know the motorways seem a bit mad with the swerving lanes etc but at least its not heavy traffic except for anchoring on at the toll booths. My first visit ever was for songkran and my little brother who lives in thailand said dont get on a motorbike and/or stay off the roads. The amount of buckets of water I have seen thrown into motorcyclists faces during songkran... so crazy.
Excellent Video Adam. Being a bit of a nut in my youth I have my share of road rash. Both my knees are ground down, but I always wear a helmet. I understand the Thai philosophy about the "Will of Buddha" thinking the universe will protect them if they make good merit. I have witnessed my share of motorcycle fatalities in Thailand. I will never forget the time I let a friend take my bike for a ride. He did not put on a helmet. He did not return. Found him dead in the highway. He left a wife and a young child.
Great video mate, I've been in Thailand as a proffessional working or an expat if you like for around 6 years. I've seen at least a dozen deaths with the locals and a simple helmet would have saved their lives in most of these circumstances. I remember one day, when a mother and daughter on motorcycle had been T-boned by a delivery truck that did not stop to assist, pushed the pair into a culvert after sliding for 10 metres, There heads hit the culvert violently, however a simple helmet would have most likely would have saved their lives. Because of the busy intersection, they were subsequently run over there after including heavy trucks and no one failed to stop and see if they were ok. The mother and daughter literally became part of the road. Astonishing to say the least. I own a car and a motorcycle in Thailand and there is no way if we take the motorcycle even on a short ride without wearing helmets.
Yeah it’s really scary how many people I have seen in really bad accidents here
Great Video, Bro
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Yes, I am a very experienced and very good motorcycle rider, and I have crashed before too, sometimes it’s not the riders fault..
amazing video man 👍
Congratulations for this content thanks
I know how hard to make this type of videos but keep going this is amazing make more
My favourite one is when they fine you for not having a licence.... Then let you drive off 😂
Awesome video! I'm loving the new style of videos!
Hahaha yeah that one is hillarious, I forgot to talk about that!
And, in my experience, if you are stopped a second time the same day and you show the earlier receipt, they let you go without issuing any new fines.
I'm the first to admit that I don't always wear a helmet on the back of a moto taxi, but I always wear one when I am riding my own bike around Hua Hin. There's also some weird thing about if you get booked for speeding etc, then you can't get booked again on the same journey - you just need to show the police officer the original ticket. A mate of mine who lives in BKK and often catches moto Taxis, has invested in an expensive/high quality helmet.
Helmets are the least of your worries, the way they drive is insane. Running red lights, driving on pavements, speeding. Maybe they’re all off their heads on Kratom 😀 I think the Grab drivers do drive more safely , but not always.
Facts. 90% of the population have no clue how to operate motor vehicles properly
Be safe. The last UA-camr I seen make a video about riding bikes and scooters safely in Thailand had a scooter wreck about 2 months later. Broke a collarbone and a couple ribs.
Nice one bro. Nice change up. I think back at all the times I never wore a helmet and how stupid it was. Thank my lucky stars nothing bad ever happened.
Hi Keis, good video, informative 👍🏻
Thank you so much 😊
Great video.
Where do you get the "Anti social social club" shirts?
I've looked all over Bangkok and Pattaya and not found one.
Mbk level 3
Cheers, thanks for taking the time to reply 👍
When I was in Phuket last December the police were stopping people without helmets mainly tourists on the nanai road near coffee mania at the big roundabout
Yeah they love the tourist spots 😉
Revenue raising for tea money..... little to do with safety!!
Good vid there Keis. 👍
Thanks mate!!
very professional keis!
Thanks mate!
This was so adult of you!
Nice job 👍
Accidents happen far too much here in bkk & Thailand. The number of bikes I see speeding & no helmets is crazy. Red light jumping is rife too 😢
Yeah, the red light one is craaaazy!
@@keisone indeed
Nice one Adam
Thanks mate!
Robert here. Great video with such important info Adam. Been meaning to send you an email. Post Covid has sucked. Will email you as I return in a few months. Take care. p.s. nice hat, go Raiders!
Well done, Adam 👍
After my recent accident breaking my leg, it really ruined my year and woke me up to the dangers.
I’m never gonna risk anything like that again.
People should always wear a helmet. No trip is worth dying or becoming brain damaged for.
Great Video brotatoe
Good work...how about trying to explain the ambulance system..!?
Like the new style. Music is a bit much at times, especially when trying to understand what your interviewees are saying. Keep it up!
Very good video 👍👍👍👍👍
Can't wait to ride Thailand in 4 weeks 🥰. Ive been thrown from enough bikes (I suck) to know I'll always wear a helmet.
great message
On the level of a Nat Geo short film.. Really well done and hopefully your idea at the end will get some traction.
More videos like this please, amazing
Nice vlog good job 🙏🙏🙏
Cheers mate!!
Horrible drivers everywhere, never seen anything like it. Helmets aren't the issue.
I noticed the new Sony alpha camera, looks like you had some trouble with the autofocus especially on the Doyle segment. How is it dragging all the extra lenses around 😂? The point is visuals are better and we can see it so good work. Are you happy with it? I was thinking about trying an A7C.
One point on the Thai traffic deaths, they are number 6 or something in the world and out of that the majority of deaths are young males 16-22 or something like that. Only once has a motorbike taxi offered me a helmet to wear for the ride.
Yeah I had been having some troubles, the paddy section was actually the first thing I shot for this and I realised when I was home reviewing the footage.. I rectified the problem but still having the odd focus issue with that lens, I think there is a faulty censor in it..
The other shots are pretty good, and with the 50mm lens the shots are beautiful.. so it’s ok, I enjoy the artistic approach with that camera 😊
Keep up this type of video
Here in the states the helmet laws are so-so, allowing for helmets that are hardly more than a pro baseball cap. Also, we have nothing like those graphic commercials which seam terrifying but effective.
The number of motorcyclists in the States can not compared to those in Thailand in terms of density per area. The motorcycle is considered the must-have stuff, especially for the poor. This is the same case in SE countries as well but Thailand is probably the worst compared to Vietnam, Indonesia, or India in terms of accidents.
@@weekdaycyclingThailand is number 1 highest in the world
Excellent video Keis! I was thinking about these issues,with the helmets, in Thailand and other South Eastern countries, as well lately. It's serendipity I guess, that you made this video. I've been to South East Asia and know what you mean. Another reason people don't use taxi helmets, given by the driver, is that they find them to obviously to hot to wear and dirty and it comes down to one person's belief system, as well. As we are all aware, Buddhism is the apparently the biggest religion in that region and you already know this, that the belief system in this religion. hold the head to be the most sacred and a lot of people us this excuse not to wear it, even they don't come out and say this but subconsciously conditioning is diluting the safety aspects, of wearing proper safety gear. Maybe they think wearing a taxi's borrowed helmet used by some many others, will affect their health and well being in some way, in the future. Instead of coming up with more excuses of "I am only travelling short distances", which is another cough out. It may not be percentage wise, at. higher number, be as vulnerable to getting into to an accident caused by another or yourself, with a motorcycle but you're still vulnerable to getting hurt or hurting others, in short distance as well. Global statistics with accidents happen usually in a short distances anyways Accidents can happen anywhere. Short or long, all of these excuses I mentioned, shows a lot of people, are un-educated & of callus thinking. Plus if this is general public sentiment, in not just Thailand and South East Asia. Then the continued lose of life and the numbers you displayed in your video, of the daily, monthly and yearly traffic accidents deaths, unfortunately will just continue. Plus, these governments in power now, don't really care, of the safety and health of their citizens. They have all their priorities messed up. If Thailand only promotes awareness videos, that shows them as coming off as comedy videos. Well, thats just plan stumped and displaying arrogant ways of misinterpreting a very serious matter. Perhaps, these governments need to stop concealing the hard truth's of what is really happening and start showing content like those (Final destination Hollywood movie series), if you seen these movies, you'll get my point, or have a watch but I am not saying to those extremities, of these movies, however similiar to the outcomes. The videos that you displayed from Australia are excellent. More and more types of these videos need to be adapted to these countries governments. Then perhaps, that might bring the accidents and death numbers down. They will need to add them into television and social accounts, in heavy heavy rotation, to educate the ignorance. I myself was in a motor vehicle in 2018, here in my Western country and fortunately by the grace of God spared my life. I was not seriously injured to the point of some musculoskeletal damage but I am still endearing car and soft tissue damage which will be with me for the rest of my life. Perhaps it's time to raise more awareness, of this serious health and safety issue so are many possible ways, to make efforts to fix all these problems. We live in 2024. Like that Cartoon show, the Jetsons. The future in now! We have so many innovators and developers, that can help change all this. We have internet, vast social media outlets and the growing presence AI. For examples, we can have better cooling materials and clothing made for helmets. They have air conditioned and heat neck wrap arounds for the next, belt, already for the public. Cooling mechanisms in all sorts. Especially in the climate of Southeast Asia where it's mostly hot all year round. Amazon for example and other retail sites online have plenty of these devices and products available. . I can go on and on, about these subjects for hours and I liked your idea about wear the clean used helmet or take the fine, is an excellent that the Thai government needs to wake up and start implementing & enforcing these rules or pay the very high Thai baht fine. Bottom line, too many of loved ones, are dying on the roads of our planet, for the wrong reasons. Father's ,mother's, brother, sister's son's, daughter's, uncles, aunts, cousins and our children. The list goes on and on, It's gotta stop, somewhere and how. As you have read, I am passionate about this and you lit a fire under me today, to start doing something about this. Thank you. Every voice counts and your voice ignited my voice and know it's my voice to ignite someone else's voice. Then eventually we can ignite everyone's voice on this topic. Some way, some how., things have to change, Perhaps the people that are responsible for transportation and health and safety of our roads, in governments, they need to start doing something about this madness! Or be replaced and stop coming up with excuses, why this is not changing. There is a solution, to everything in this world. Those that say the're can't do it. Well, they can go fck themselves! And will find people that can. Anyways, I really appreciate and like, what you're doing with your video content. I've been following for a few years now and a big fan. I've been planning my return to Thailand trip this year. I was there back in early 2020. Perhaps, we could meet up in Bangkok for a coffee, all be there in July and over the summer. Mojo Mountain 🙏🙏🙏
Great video!!
I wonder if there's a 3rd option though. A lighter, well ventilated, helmet much like what bicycle riders wear? The heat is a problem and discouraging "proper" helmets... and I really wonder if those $10-$20 helmets meet any standards.
Finally, a spray-sanitizer for shared helmets? Something that removes the connotation for communal wear items?
Stay safe out there Thailand!
Adam, good video regarding helmets. I'm guessing you are considering doing more like this which I feel is a good direction to go. The same video could've been made here in Pattaya. It's crazy how many ride without one. And it's just not Thais. It seems most farangs don't use them and they are the ones piloting the most powerful bikes on the street. I'd like to actually get involved and do something to both promote the education of the importance of helmets and also to provide them to those here in Thailand in need. I'll send you an email with thoughts
Great video. I will always wear one with armored jacket, pants and gloves.
Your idea at the end is actually a great idea .... The fine is more thsn the cost of a cheap helmet...
Helmets wouldn't give anyone the ability to drive but it would have to help.... The economic costs must be huge too with so many deaths and injuries...
Bloody good point and video, really makes sense in the long run, like you said,, cultural differences are difficult to address and adapt to after years of being able to not wear a helmet, Culture and the younger new generation will adapt,sooner than later for their own good, enforcing it is a major factor, hopefully people will understand more, good presentation Keis, (Adam ,)very good .
Hope so.. but they have probably wanted that for years 🤷♂️
Im an Aussie living part time in Thailand since 2018, Ive done 50-60,000km in my car & approx 20,000km on a bike, all over Bangkok, Samui, Issan Nth East Sth West etc i cant tell you how much i love it compared to Australia. If you can understand the Thai driving style you will love it. I still cant get my head around the death toll but its about approx 80% MBike deaths 20% cars, but there is 70+ million people here compared to Australia's 26Million and 10times the size....Great video enjoyed it, i love this topic.....Solution???
I’m ok with most of the riding, but I hate the passing on the left..