Thailand is known for offering ample parking across all the cities, malls, restaurants, hotels as well as shops here, with provision for both free as well as paid parking. All drivers are required to leave their cars in neutral across all the crowded places in Thailand so that they can be pushed and moved in case of any emergency, such as the Siam Square in Thailand. Pristine bumpers may often be difficult to maintain under these circumstances.
All the parking rules and fines are usually mentioned on the parking signs and curbside markings. While the instructions are generally posted in Thai language, there is English translation available across all tourist destinations. Your car is bound to be fined if it is parked in the wrong place or for too long. Fines are not mentioned on the curbside markings and these vary across different locations. It usually ranges from 5- 10 Baht and once the payment is made, a small ticket will be placed under your car’s windshield.
There are special markings made on the curbsides, roads as well as lampposts to indicate whether or not you can park your cars there.
- Red and white markings:This is a No Parking zone.
- Yellow and white markings:Short term parking is allowed here for not more than 5 minutes. It also indicates a bus stop and it is advised not to park your cars here.
- Multiple white diagonal lines: This space is reserved for the parking of motorbikes only.
- White rectangle on the road:This is a proper, designated zone for car parking.