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Road safety
Brief, to the point, and without legal complications. What every tourist behind the wheel needs to know.
Road rules in Thailand differ from those in Europe and the CIS. Below are key points to know before your trip.
General rules
Signs and markings
Fines
Police and checks
Alcohol and driving
Road accident: what to do
Parking and gas stations
Traffic moves on the left side of the road
  • Traffic moves on the left side of the road
  • The steering wheel is on the right
  • Seat belts are mandatory
  • Using a phone while driving is prohibited.
What is important to remember:
  • Mirror-image turns and junctions
  • Overtaking - on the right
  • At intersections, follow the arrows and markings.
Practical advice:
  • Be especially careful for the first 30-60 minutes - most mistakes happen at the beginning of the trip.
  • Before the trip, it is useful to drive a few kilometers on a quiet road.
Date: 11.02.2026
General rules
Signs and markings
Fines
Police and checks
Alcohol and driving
Road accident: what to do
Parking and gas stations
Parking and gas stations
Parking:
  • follow the signs and colors of the curbs
  • private parking is paid
  • restrictions in tourist areas
Refueling:
  • gas stations are common
  • maintenance is often performed by staff
  • payment in cash or by card (depending on the station)
Date: 11.02.2026
General rules
Signs and markings
Fines
Police and checks
Alcohol and driving
Road accident: what to do
Parking and gas stations
Signs and markings
  • Most of the signs are of international standard.
  • Road markings may be less visible
  • Traffic lights are operating as usual.
What is important to remember:
A sign is always more important than “habit” and intuition
Date: 11.02.2026
General rules
Signs and markings
Fines
Police and checks
Alcohol and driving
Road accident: what to do
Parking and gas stations
Fines (main)
Examples of the most common violations:
  • No helmet - fine
  • Driving through a red light - a fine
  • Speeding - fine
  • Incorrect parking - fine
  • Using a phone is a fine.
Payment of fines:
  • Usually on site or at the police station - confirmed by the concierge.
Date: 11.02.2026
General rules
Signs and markings
Fines
Police and checks
Alcohol and driving
Road accident: what to do
Parking and gas stations
Police and checks
  • Document checks are common practice
  • The police are polite but formal.
  • It's better to have your documents with you.
Practical advice:
Behave calmly, do not argue, follow instructions.
Date: 11.02.2026
General rules
Signs and markings
Fines
Police and checks
Alcohol and driving
Road accident: what to do
Parking and gas stations
Alcohol and driving
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol is prohibited.
  • The permissible levels are extremely low
  • Inspections are carried out regularly
Practical advice:
If you plan on drinking alcohol, choose a car with a driver or a taxi.
Date: 11.02.2026
General rules
Signs and markings
Fines
Police and checks
Alcohol and driving
Road accident: what to do
Parking and gas stations
Road accident: what to do
If an accident occurs:
  1. Stop and turn on your hazard lights.
2. Do not move vehicles unnecessarily.
3. Contact the concierge
4. Wait for instructions
What is important to remember:
We help you contact your partner and explain the procedure.
Date: 11.02.2026
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