Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit on November 7 announced a plan to promote road safety, particularly targeting motorcyclists and their passengers who fail to wear helmets.

Motorcyclists caught driving on Bangkok’s footpaths will face a fine of 2,000 baht (65USD), an increase from 1,000 baht, starting on Aug 1, deputy city governor Sakoltee Phattiyakul said on July 25.