petercallen Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Does anyone know where you can buy a book describing thai driving regulations in English, i know most of them are international standard but some are different, i have checked all the bookshops i know of but they do not stock them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 petercallen . you can buy a thai highway code book in most 7 / 11s but ive no idea if its in thai and english ? go and have a look .... dave2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimera Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I have a Thai driving licence and the rules are mostly of international standard, however as you know if you live here, few are practiced and knowing the regulations will not stop the fines, my advice would be to drive with defensive care as being Falang it will be your fault anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markg Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 The transport office in Phuket town have them in English. They gave me one to look over before i took my test. You could either ask them where they bought it or ask if you can make a contribution and have it photocopied. What would also be particularly useful is if they had one in Thai about how to go round a roundabout.! Give way to the right <deleted> ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcomer01 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 When I got my motorcycle licence I had to watch a video on the Thai road rules. It was most informative, Pity I couldn't find a copy. Maybe if you went to the Licencing office they may let you view it. As far as road rules go I still don't know the speed limit for the open road. I assume it is 100 kph but I have also been told it is 80kph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 I asked them at the transport office if they knew where i could get a copy and they did not seem interested in helping me so i just let it go. all the copies i have found in the shops so far have been in Thai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 There is a full english copy of the Thai on the web. I cannot find the URL now but I used it a couple of months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baabaabobo Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?s=...st&p=996071 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?s=...st&p=996071I know that's how they drive here but i mean the real regulations not a April fools joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellington Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?s=...st&p=996071I know that's how they drive here but i mean the real regulations not a April fools joke. It might appear to be a joke ,but there is more truth in there than you could dream of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaibloke Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 here is a little bit of info that might help http://thailand.angloinfo.com/countries/thailand/driving.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaibloke Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 http://geocities.com/bkkriders/law/index.html This is a pretty good site have a look around, those with a locally obtained international driving licence might take heed of the international driving permit section. Always thought they were a bit suss might work with the local bb, but maybe not for a serious accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 http://geocities.com/bkkriders/law/index.htmlThis is a pretty good site have a look around, those with a locally obtained international driving licence might take heed of the international driving permit section. Always thought they were a bit suss might work with the local bb, but maybe not for a serious accident. Interesting site but i cannot any mention of maximum speed limits on country roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaibloke Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 100 kph, unless otherwise signed, for instance easten ring road in Bangkok 120kph. Once a long Time ago i saw one that let you go as fast as you like [ a black round circle with a diagonal line in the middle] even though it seems like the thai's must see them everywhere . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now