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Pattaya traffic is busy and motorcycle crashes are a serious risk. Use the correct licence and permit, wear a proper helmet and confirm insurance actually covers the vehicle and rider. Keep a charged phone, secure identification copies, insurance contacts, emergency funds and your accommodation address in Thai and English. Know the nearest suitable hospital or safe public place. For tourist assistance, Thailand Tourist Police can be contacted on 1155. Road-safety note: A rental shop handing over a motorcycle does not prove you are legally licensed or insured. Use the correct motorcycle entitlement and international permit where required, wear a proper helmet and verify policy exclusions.
Updated 2025-12-20