driving in thailand
- Thailand Travel
How to apply for an online driving licence in Thailand
Getting a Thai driving licence is pretty straightforward but has a few steps you’ll need to follow. Most of the process happens in person at the Department of Land Transport (DLT), but you can get started online to save some time, which is super handy whether you’re living here or just visiting. DLT Smart Queue application The DLT Smart Queue…
- Automotive
Expert guide to begin your off-road driving adventure in Thailand
Embarking upon an off-road driving venture in Thailand presents a captivating mix of challenges and discoveries. Whether one is manoeuvring through the rugged landscapes of Ban Pak Mueang or traversing the picturesque trails near Ban Patong, the exhilaration of mastering uncharted territories remains unparalleled. However, before initiating your 4WD journey, it is imperative to acquaint oneself with the fundamental aspects…
- Automotive
Why expats in Thailand are switching to Carzuno for their driving needs
Have you been trying to get a shiny new car in Thailand? Then you’ve probably already heard of Carzuno. It’s one of the companies leading the way in the country’s long term car rental services, a trend that’s currently popular among expats in Thailand. That’s right, more and more expats are now choosing to subscribe to a car through Carzuno…
- Automotive
Navigating Thailand’s highways: a guide to smooth travel
Thailand’s vast highway networks provide a convenient way to go all through the country’s beautiful scenery and vibrant towns. Knowing Thailand’s well-connected highways is essential whether you’re a tourist looking to explore the country’s cultural landscape or a local navigating daily life. These roads enable travellers to explore beyond well-known locations, unearthing hidden treasures and embracing the variety of experiences…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s motorists face jail time for splashing pedestrians
A Thai government warning that drivers face jail time and fines if they splash pedestrians has drawn an unusual response from the nation’s strollers – fix the roads! The threat is all the more bizarre given Thailand is in the midst of its monsoon season and it is almost impossible to drive on the kingdom’s roads without splashing through pools…
- Transport News
New upper speed limit increases to 120 kilometres per hour on some Thai motorways
From yesterday, the speed limit for all traffic will now increase to 120 kilometres per hour. The change covers at least four highways in Thailand as a pilot program. The announcement was made by the director-general of the Highways Department and is already published in the Royal Gazette. There’s been a few false starts on the raising of the national…
- Crime News
Prosecutors decide today if officer who fatally struck pedestrian will stand trial
Prosecutors will today decide whether to indict a police officer who fatally struck a pedestrian while riding a Ducati motorbike at speed. Norawich Buadokw was off duty and riding the un-licenced superbike when he hit Bangkok ophthalmologist Dr Waraluck Supawatjariyakul on a pedestrian crossing. The incident happened on Phaya Thai Road in the Ratchathewi district of the capital on January…
- Road deaths
Calls for campaign to teach drivers to stop at red lights (yes, really)
The secretary-general of the Medical Council of Thailand has called for a campaign to educate Thai drivers about the need to stop at red lights and pedestrian crossings. In a post on his Facebook page, Ittaporn Kanacharoen says drivers need to be taught about the rights of pedestrians and the need to give way at zebra crossings and red traffic…
- Crime News
Police investigate driving speed of officer in fatal bike collision with pedestrian
Bangkok police investigating the speed of a “big bike” involved in a fatal collision with a woman on a zebra crossing say they expect to reach a swift conclusion. Dr Waraluck Supawatjariyakul, an ophthalmologist with the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University, died when she was struck by the Ducati bike as she used a zebra crossing on Phaya Thai…
- Road deaths
Death of Bangkok doctor on zebra crossing highlights danger of Thai roads – again
In the last World Health Organisation report into road deaths in Southeast Asia and Asia, it probably won’t come as a surprise to learn that Thailand came top. According to the 2018 report, the kingdom had an average of 32.7 deaths per 100,000 people. This compares to 26.4 in Vietnam and 23.6 in Malaysia, followed by Myanmar (19.9), Cambodia (17.8),…
- Crime News
Police officer charged in fatal big bike collision with pedestrian enters monkhood
A police officer who hit a woman with his Ducati bike as she was on a zebra crossing has been ordained as a monk. According to a Bangkok Post report, 21-year-old Narawich Buadok chose to enter the monkhood to make merit for the killing of Dr Waraluck Supawatjariyakul last Friday afternoon. The Bangkok ophthalmologist was mown down as she was…
- Crime News
Police officer charged following death of Bangkok pedestrian hit by speeding bike
A Thai police officer has been charged with multiple offences after his speeding Ducati bike collided with a Bangkok doctor on a zebra crossing. The charges, filed by Phaya Thai district police, include reckless driving and not stopping for pedestrians at a zebra crossing. Dr. Waraluck Supavatjariyakul died after being hit by Naravich Buadok’s bike as she crossed Phaya Thai…
- Transport News
Important rules and behaviours for driving in Thailand
Many expats who stay in Thailand, or even tourists, may wonder what rules and behaviours should be adhered to in driving safely across the Kingdom. As Thailand’s road rules are similar to other countries in Southeast Asia, one thing that sets Thailand apart is that its roads are generally quite good. However, there are still rules, laws and behaviours that…
- Thailand video news
Provinces added to OCT 1 Re-opening, Driving in Thailand and Vaccine Cocktail | Good Morning Thailand | Episode 86
In today’s episode Jay, Mike and Arina look at Provinces added to OCT 1 Re-opening, Driving in Thailand, Vaccine Cocktail and F1 motor racing. Aswell as news headlines in Thailand such as: Just days after defeating a vote of no-confidence, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ousted Deputy Minister of Agriculture as well as Deputy Minister of Labour. The Ministry of…
