KhunBENQ Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 4 hours ago, hotchilli said: 120 in the outside lane, should make the U-turns more interesting NO U-TURNS NO INTERSECTIONS CONCRETE DIVIDER I try it again in bold capital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 5 hours ago, hotchilli said: 6 hours ago, richard_smith237 said: Have you ever been to Thailand or driven in Thailand ??? Lived here for 14 years thanks. Ah.. fair enough, you were simply being obtuse then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: Ah.. fair enough, you were simply being obtuse then... It has been know on occasion yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 I wish the majority could observe the 100km/h minimum speed on the fast lane, I am tired flashing the hell out of my headlights. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevc Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 That just means everyone can go at 160 now then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 On 5/2/2022 at 11:51 AM, lujanit said: It is all very confusing. On a recent trip to Pattaya via the motorway there are multiple signs saying the speed limit is 120 kph then 100 meters on there is a sign stating the speed limit is 90 kph. Maybe to lazy to remove the 90 kph signs? It's a brake reaction test........???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshadow Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 On 5/2/2022 at 6:54 AM, KhunBENQ said: New speed limits for stretches as short as 440m?! Does that "close gaps"? What is the max speed of a worn out Diesel truck? as fast as it will go !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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blackshadow Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 On 5/2/2022 at 4:56 PM, kotsak said: I wish the majority could observe the 100km/h minimum speed on the fast lane, I am tired flashing the hell out of my headlights. they like to have the road to themselves......thats the big problem ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro01 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 On 5/2/2022 at 4:56 PM, kotsak said: I wish the majority could observe the 100km/h minimum speed on the fast lane, I am tired flashing the hell out of my headlights. I wish you 100kph guys would stay left too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jotnar Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) On 5/2/2022 at 10:56 AM, alien365 said: Could they not just show this information on a map? I've never heard of places like Mahasawat, but I've driven all that road. along this stretch Thanon Bangkok Western Outer Ring Frontage, Khwaeng Bang Khae Nuea, Khet Bang Khae, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10160 to AH2, Khwaeng Sala Thammasop, Khet Thawi Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10170 - Google Maps Edited May 4, 2022 by Jotnar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriendlyFarang Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 On 5/2/2022 at 12:38 PM, KhunBENQ said: NO U-TURNS NO INTERSECTIONS CONCRETE DIVIDER I try it again in bold capital. The problem is that these highways still have U-Turns, but if there is a U-Turn the speed is reduced from 120 to 90km a few hundred meters before the U-Turn, right after the U-Turn it's 120km/h again. I think nobody slows down for the U-Turn, and at least on Highway 1/32 there is also not a single camera enforcing the 90km/h before U-Turn. So effectively there are U-Turns on highways where most cars drive 120km/h. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien365 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Jotnar said: along this stretch Thanon Bangkok Western Outer Ring Frontage, Khwaeng Bang Khae Nuea, Khet Bang Khae, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10160 to AH2, Khwaeng Sala Thammasop, Khet Thawi Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10170 - Google Maps Thanks. When it's not busy it's safe enough to do 120 there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 On 5/2/2022 at 6:24 PM, kevc said: That just means everyone can go at 160 now then. Many already do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddypower Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 On 5/2/2022 at 2:54 AM, freedomnow said: Part of the depopulation agenda ? This will ensure that everybody gets home more quickly without having an accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 3 hours ago, FriendlyFarang said: but if there is a U-Turn the speed is reduced from 120 to 90km a few hundred meters before the U-Turn, right after the U-Turn it's 120km/h again. Wasn't aware of that. Indeed a dangerous idea. Maybe this is related to the OP where short stretches are described? U-turns being closed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriendlyFarang Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: Wasn't aware of that. Indeed a dangerous idea. Maybe this is related to the OP where short stretches are described? U-turns being closed? I do actually think that the relatively short stretches are the stretches between the U-Turns. Quote between 56+000km and 57+300km in-bound and out-bound; between 58+800km and 68+200km in-bound and out-bound; between 69+950km and 73+800km in-bound and out-bound; [...] 1.3km fast, then slow down 1.5km for U-Turn or whatever; then 9.6km fast, then 1.75km slow for some other U-Turn; 3.85km fast, etc.... This does at least seem like a more reasonable distance than what I've experienced. Actually just 2 hours ago I passed one of these "120km/h with U-Turn" spots on highway 32 and I paid attention to how far away the signs are. In this case 350 meters before the U-Turn limit to 100km/h, 250 meters before then U-Turn 90km/h, 50 meters after the U-Turn 120km/h. Nobody slows down from 120 to 90 for 400 meters. At 120km/h you pass 400 meters in 12 seconds or so... Edited May 4, 2022 by FriendlyFarang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 8 hours ago, blackshadow said: they like to have the road to themselves......thats the big problem ......... Yes, 4 cars, 4 occupied lanes ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunglom Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 speed is a factor in relation to the number of injuries and deaths on roads. I he't checked recently, but I suspect these roads are not up to motorway specification - which in Thailand is below international standards anyway, so increasing speed is unlikely to decrease the number of collisions, it may increase them, but it is VERY likely to increase the severity of them. Unfortunately Thailand's systems for gathering and collating road traffic statistics is extremely primitive so it may be some time before any reliable evidence becomes available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunglom Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 On 5/1/2022 at 8:20 PM, webfact said: he speed limit for all vehicles will increase to 120 kilometres All vehicles? Seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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