Twice as many motorcycles on Thai roads as there are cars - Pattaya Mail

Twice as many motorcycles on Thai roads as there are cars

Pattaya MailMarch 24, 2021

The high number of vehicles on Thai roads have been said to be a contributing factor to the poor air quality and high PM2.5 levels seen throughout Thailand.

Statistics from the Ministry of Transport showed that the number of vehicles of all types across the country as of February 28th, 2021 was 41,633,891, or equivalent to three-fourths of Thailand's population of about 70 million people.

Most of the registered vehicles are motorbikes, which make up half of the total vehicles, or 21,452,050 vehicles.

The high number of vehicles on Thai roads have been said to be a contributing factor to the poor air quality and high PM2.5 levels seen throughout Thailand. (NNT)

Comments from concerned people on NNT Facebook page

'Time to bring in EV cars and electric motorcycles and that should reduce air pollution'…

'Of course. On scooter always 4 people without helmets.' In cars only one person. Protect from Airbags'…

'The annual fires I think are the main cause – not saying smoke emitting vehicle don't contribute – both need to be controlled'…

'Plus xx million unregistered vehicles'…..