A traveler's guide to driving in Thailand
Thailand is a country with a rich culture and many things that travelers can see and do upon arrival. Some of the interesting places and attractions you might want to visit include Khao Yai National Park, Baachan Elephant Sanctuary, Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Sukhothai Historical Park, and the Hellfire Memorial Museum and Hiking Trail.
Car rental in Thailand
Renting a car when you are in Thailand is a fantastic way to get around all the sights you might want to see. Those who will be in the country for less than six months can drive with the license of their country. The minimum age to drive in Thailand is 18 years old. When you rent your car, make sure you have insurance coverage and that you have the car rental agency's emergency number in case of problems.
Road conditions and safety
Roads in Thailand, even considered good by local standards, leave much to be desired. They may have potholes and cracks, and in some cases they will not have any markings. This can make it difficult to know where you're going if you don't have a GPS device with you.
In Thailand, it is illegal to talk on the phone while driving if you don't have a headset. However, you will find that many people in Thailand completely ignore this rule and this can make driving there very dangerous. You should never try to imitate the locals and do what they do. Pay attention to other drivers on the road and what they are doing, and always drive as carefully as possible.
One of the interesting things to note is that in some areas with heavy traffic and lots of people, drivers tend to leave their car in neutral. This allows others to push him away if necessary.
You will find that many drivers in Thailand don't pay attention to traffic rules at all and this can make driving dangerous. For example, they may be driving on the wrong side of the road. This often happens when they don't want to travel further down the road or highway to make a legal U-turn. If the car starts flashing its headlights at you, this does not mean that you are the first to be let through. This means they are going to go first and they are just warning you. Sometimes they won't even warn you, so you always need to lead the defense.
Speed limits
Even though the locals may drive without paying attention to traffic rules, you need to pay close attention to them. Speed cameras will be installed on some major roads.
In cities - from 80 to 90 km / h, so look at the local signs.
Single Carriageway - from 80 to 90 km / h, and again you need to look at the road signs.
Expressways and motorways - on the intercity route 90 km/h, on motorways 120 km/h.
When you have a rental car, pay attention to the rules of the road and other drivers and you will have a great time.
