Road rules and regulations in Thailand may seem to be a little awkward for people who are coming from the United States or any other country. All travelers must pay attention to the road signs as well as driving rules in order to experience a safe and comfortable journey throughout the country.
- In Thailand, all vehicles are driven on the left side of the road and the driver’s seat is always on the right.
- The speed limit of the vehicle is set based on the type of the road. In lanes and suburban areas, the speed limit is set as 50- 60 km/hr while it is 90- 120 km/hr on the expressways.
- All drivers of rental cars in Thailand are required to have third- party insurances but it is also advised to have comprehensive insurances along with it. Before hiring any car in the country, make sure that the car rental company has included comprehensive insurance in the rental voucher/ agreement.
- Tailgating is very common on Thailand roads and is commonly acceptable as well.
- Drivers here are sometimes seen cutting into lines of cars and cutting off each other as well. However, this behavior is considered to be fine with drivers in Thailand and is completely acceptable.