Ministerial Regulations
Ordinance No. 14/1992 of the Ministry of Interior
Section 1
(Definition of a helmet.)
(Descriptions of 3 types of helmet: full-face, open-face and half-face.)
When the helmet is accompanied with a visor, the visor must be transparent and untinted.
Section 2
A motorcycle helmet must be one of the 3 types mentioned in Section 1. When the industrial standards have been set, a motorcycle helmet must come up to the standards.
Section 3
When riding a motorcycle, both the driver and the passenger must wear a motorcycle helmet and fasten the chin strap securely so that the helmet doesn't come off in case of a collision.
Ordinance of the Cabinet, December 23, 1994
(in essence) Whereas the 1992 Ordinance enforced the Helmet Law only in some areas of Bangkok, this Ordinance enforce the Helmet Law in following areas:
1. Whole Bangkok ... 90 days after promulgation of this Ordinance
2. Khon Kaen, Chonburi, Chiangmai, Nakhon Pathom, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Si Tammarat, Nakhon Sawan, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Phitsanulok, Phuket, Songkhla, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Surat Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani ... 180 days after promulgation of this Ordinance
3. All other provinces ... 360 days after promulgation of this Ordinance
Link: Notification of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment on Determining the Sound Level of Cars
Link: Motor Vehicle Emission Standards
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