Roads in Thailand are mostly well- maintained across cities, towns as well as principle routes. While driving a rental car in Thailand, all travelers need to be particularly cautious about the speeding motorbikes which can appear from anywhere on the roads. In city and across roads in the countryside, stray dogs can be seen wandering or sleeping on the road and this poses great threat for drivers, especially if you are driving here for the very first time. People who are new in Thailand must avoid driving on the highways during night. During night time, the highways are majorly used by heavy- goods vehicles and trucks and their driving can be reckless without any regard for other vehicles on the road.
Drivers in Thailand come across as calm and there is hardly any sound of honking horns on the roads. Harsh hand gestures and foul language is to be avoided while driving in both the city as well as countryside roads. Make sure not to flash the lights of your car unnecessarily. In Thailand, the flashing of lights mean “I am not going to stop/ Get out of my way.”
It is mandatory for all drivers to follow the traffic signals and drivers are stopped by the police if they are seen running through a red light. In order to avoid on- the- spot fines, drivers must pay attention to the traffic lights and they also must adhere to all the traffic rules and regulations.