{"id":261574,"date":"2026-01-20T05:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T22:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/?p=261574"},"modified":"2026-01-20T05:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T22:30:10","slug":"skal-hands-out-helmets-to-bangkok-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/2026\/01\/skal-hands-out-helmets-to-bangkok-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Sk\u00e5l hands out helmets to Bangkok kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>BANGKOK, 20 January 2026: Sk\u00e5l International Bangkok has joined forces with local partners to deliver a powerful road-safety message at one of the country\u2019s busiest intersections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative, which focused on distributing protective motorcycle helmets to families and children, underlines Sk\u00e5l\u2019s long-standing commitment to responsible tourism, community engagement, and social responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f0543bc39d811b9d5f576aff380c9fdd-450x600.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-261614 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f0543bc39d811b9d5f576aff380c9fdd-450x600.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f0543bc39d811b9d5f576aff380c9fdd-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f0543bc39d811b9d5f576aff380c9fdd-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f0543bc39d811b9d5f576aff380c9fdd-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f0543bc39d811b9d5f576aff380c9fdd-696x928.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f0543bc39d811b9d5f576aff380c9fdd-1068x1424.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f0543bc39d811b9d5f576aff380c9fdd-315x420.jpeg 315w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f0543bc39d811b9d5f576aff380c9fdd.jpeg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/600;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo:\u00a0A child is fitted with a protective helmet\u00a0while seated on a motorcycle, highlighting the campaign\u2019s focus on family and child safety.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sk\u00e5l International is a global association of travel and tourism professionals, spanning more than 12,000 members across 85 countries and 305 clubs worldwide. With representation in almost every major city on every continent, Sk\u00e5l promotes friendship, networking, and sustainable development within the global tourism industry. The Bangkok club continues to play a leading role in aligning these global values with meaningful local action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Led by Sk\u00e5l International Bangkok President James Thurlby, the project was delivered in collaboration with Move Ahead Media and Helmet Heroes, a local charity dedicated to improving road safety by providing protective headwear for motorcycle riders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the support of local traffic police, the group positioned themselves at the highly congested Asok Intersection, located in the very heart of Bangkok.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a74a108c7170e06041531090a58417be-600x450.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-261615 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;width:498px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a74a108c7170e06041531090a58417be-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a74a108c7170e06041531090a58417be-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a74a108c7170e06041531090a58417be-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a74a108c7170e06041531090a58417be-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a74a108c7170e06041531090a58417be-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a74a108c7170e06041531090a58417be-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a74a108c7170e06041531090a58417be-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a74a108c7170e06041531090a58417be-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a74a108c7170e06041531090a58417be-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a74a108c7170e06041531090a58417be-265x198.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a74a108c7170e06041531090a58417be.jpeg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Families receive helmets at Asok Intersection, drawing attention from commuters and motorists during the morning campaign.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Over the course of the initiative, more than 120 motorcycle helmets were distributed, with priority given to children being transported by parents or guardians without any head protection. In Thailand, where motorcycles remain one of the most common modes of transport for families, the absence of helmets continues to be a major contributor to road-related injuries and fatalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The location was deliberately chosen for its visibility and impact. Asok Intersection is one of Bangkok\u2019s busiest traffic nodes, connecting major roads, public transport links, and commercial districts. Throughout the morning, the helmet distribution attracted significant attention from passers-by, commuters, and motorists. Many stopped to observe, take photographs, and express appreciation for what was clearly a positive, community-spirited initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c1ba84e60095bf73d3a4a0d1ba384ff3-600x450.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-261616 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;width:484px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c1ba84e60095bf73d3a4a0d1ba384ff3-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c1ba84e60095bf73d3a4a0d1ba384ff3-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c1ba84e60095bf73d3a4a0d1ba384ff3-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c1ba84e60095bf73d3a4a0d1ba384ff3-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c1ba84e60095bf73d3a4a0d1ba384ff3-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c1ba84e60095bf73d3a4a0d1ba384ff3-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c1ba84e60095bf73d3a4a0d1ba384ff3-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c1ba84e60095bf73d3a4a0d1ba384ff3-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c1ba84e60095bf73d3a4a0d1ba384ff3-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c1ba84e60095bf73d3a4a0d1ba384ff3-265x198.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c1ba84e60095bf73d3a4a0d1ba384ff3.jpeg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Speaking after the event, representatives from Sk\u00e5l International Bangkok highlighted that the initiative reflects the organisation\u2019s belief that tourism professionals have a responsibility not only to their industry, but also to the communities in which they live and work. By addressing a real and pressing local issue, the project demonstrated how international organisations can contribute positively at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Helmet Heroes (<a href=\"https:\/\/helmetheroesthailand.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/helmetheroesthailand.org\/<\/a>) the charity partner in the initiative, continues to work across Bangkok and other parts of Thailand to raise awareness of motorcycle safety and to distribute helmets to those most in need.&nbsp;Their collaboration with Sk\u00e5l Bangkok and Move Ahead Media helped extend the campaign\u2019s reach and impact, reinforcing the message that simple preventive measures can save lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sk\u00e5l International Bangkok encourages tourism professionals, industry partners, and community members to become involved in future initiatives. Those interested in joining Sk\u00e5l International are invited to contact the Bangkok club directly via <a href=\"mailto:memberships@skalbangkok.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">memberships@skalbangkok.com<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>About the author<\/em><br><em>Andrew J Wood is a British-born travel writer, tourism consultant, and former hotelier who has lived in Thailand since 1991. With more than four decades of experience in the international hospitality industry, he has held senior management roles with leading hotel groups across Asia and the Middle East. He is a former Director of Sk\u00e5l International, Past President of Sk\u00e5l International Asia, Past President of Sk\u00e5l International Thailand, and a two-time Past President of Sk\u00e5l International Bangkok. A graduate of Napier University, Edinburgh, he writes regularly for travel and hospitality publications worldwide, sharing insights on tourism policy, sustainability, aviation, investment trends, and destination strategy across the Asia-Pacific region.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Source: Andrew J Wood)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BANGKOK, 20 January 2026: Sk\u00e5l International Bangkok has joined forces with local partners to deliver a powerful road-safety message at one of the country\u2019s busiest intersections.&nbsp; The initiative, which focused on distributing protective motorcycle helmets to families and children, underlines Sk\u00e5l\u2019s long-standing commitment to responsible tourism, community engagement, and social responsibility. 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