The move comes as Thailand tries to come to grips with its high mortality from road accidents. More than 10 per cent of children involved in road accidents end up dying, and most cases involve them riding on a motorcycle, according to Office of The Consumer Protection Board.
Some children also fall asleep during the ride and fall from the vehicle.
Some are opposed to the idea, pointing out that motorcycles may be the only transportation available to many impoverished families.
The organization is also considering enforcing a warning sticker on new motorcycles sold in shops (just like cigarettes). The message will be “Drivers could die if not wearing a helmet,” Voice TV reported.