TRAFFIC RULES IN THAILAND

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Driving Side

Vehicles in Thailand drive on the left-hand side of the road, with the driver’s seat on the right-hand side of the car.

Seat Belts

Mandatory for drivers and front-seat passengers. Rear-seat passengers are also required to wear seat belts in newer cars.

Helmets

Helmets are compulsory for both riders and passengers on motorcycles. Fines are imposed for violations.

Speed Limits

Urban Areas: 50-60 km/h (31-37 mph), depending on the specific area.
Rural Roads: 80-90 km/h (50-56 mph).
Highways/Expressways: 100-120 km/h (62-75 mph).

Alcohol Limit

The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.05%. For new or professional drivers, the limit is 0.02%. Strict penalties, including fines, licence suspension, and imprisonment, are imposed for exceeding these limits.

Use of Mobile Phones

Using a mobile phone while driving is prohibited unless using a hands-free system.

Toll Roads

In Thailand, tolls are collected on motorways around the capital and on major highways like 7, 9, and 34, which are located to the south and east of Bangkok. Highway 7, the longest toll road, links Bangkok to Pattaya and Map Ta Phut in the southeast. Drivers can pay tolls in cash at toll booths or electronically using the M-Pass or Easy-Pass systems.