Costas2008 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I know I'm asking the million dollar question as nobody observes any traffic rules in this country. But it will make me feel better if I can adhere to the rules. There was a thread back in 2009 and nobody out of 2 pages gave a definite answer. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/254277-roundabouts-in-los/ Does anybody really know? I will appreciate your answers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post i claudius Posted March 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2015 Lorrys and buses 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cooked Posted March 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2015 Who ever is already on the roundabout has right of way. They recently replaced one in Buriram with traffic lights. I feel much better when I drive through there now. Anyway, why do you want to know? Do you have the death wish? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JOC Posted March 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2015 Whoever have the most "I love the general" stickers on his car................. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit_Doggie Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 As they drive on left,well sorta it's give way to right just as good ole uk rules. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ace of Pop Posted March 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2015 I find it safer to say No One and play the Go when you can game. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post casualbiker Posted March 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2015 It should be give way to the right. But no one learns that. So it's a bit of a lottery.. the biggest, most aggressive vehicle / driver! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post transam Posted March 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2015 Anyone........ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tGENTeneeRke Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 first no wheel than 1 wheel than 2 wheels etcetera 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mario2008 Posted March 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2015 Might be it depends on the round-a-bout. In my town it is clear by the stop line before entering the roundabout and the sign beneath the roundabout indicating person on the roundabout have the right of way. Of course this is Thailand, if you want to get home safely don't presume you will get the right of way. Observance/knowledge of the traffic laws is usually minimal. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keemapoot Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 That question is on the Thai driving test with an illustration, and it is the same answer as in all other reasonable places in the world..., the problem is that in practice, Thai drivers are not often reasonable, so best answer is: Response #6 Ace of Pop, which is the way most Thais do it I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinisaan Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) Monkeys in a sidecar first, (DELETED). How comes that you didn't know that Costa? Edited March 22, 2015 by seedy negative comment Thai people 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costas2008 Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 That question is on the Thai driving test with an illustration, and it is the same answer as in all other reasonable places in the world..., the problem is that in practice, Thai drivers are not often reasonable, so best answer is: Response #6 Ace of Pop, which is the way most Thais do it I've seen. keemapoot, can you please be more specific? What is the answer on the driving test? Never obtained a Thai driving licence, so I don't know. The law in the UK is the one on the roundabout, has the right of way. Here I was told by 2 Thai drivers that the one going into the roundabout has the right of way. I'm not asking what is reasonable, but what is the law in Thailand. Many Thanks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post keemapoot Posted March 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2015 That question is on the Thai driving test with an illustration, and it is the same answer as in all other reasonable places in the world..., the problem is that in practice, Thai drivers are not often reasonable, so best answer is: Response #6 Ace of Pop, which is the way most Thais do it I've seen. keemapoot, can you please be more specific? What is the answer on the driving test? Never obtained a Thai driving licence, so I don't know. The law in the UK is the one on the roundabout, has the right of way. Here I was told by 2 Thai drivers that the one going into the roundabout has the right of way. I'm not asking what is reasonable, but what is the law in Thailand. Many Thanks 1. driver in center of roundabout has absolute right of way around the circle. 2. driver in outside land of roundabout has right to proceed straight, or turn unless, 3. driver in further outside land, who has right to turn left. In reality, most don't have lanes, so the general rule is the driver already in the roundabout has right of way. However, I don't see Thais practice that, so it's driver beware. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaorop Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Thai highway rule 15, subsection 14 c re: Road Circles 1/ first in first served 2/ if there's space, fill it 3/ unsure? sit and wait till no vehicle is within 50 meters. never seen anything but these actions, so must be correct???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Klink Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 If cars entering the roundabout had right of way then the roundabout would jam pretty quickly if vehicles were entering from every side. Oh wait.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keemapoot Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 If cars entering the roundabout had right of way then the roundabout would jam pretty quickly if vehicles were entering from every side. Oh wait.... Yeah, and it gets worse. Motorbikes from all directions do as they please, large trucks always do as they please, including cutting everyone off and crossing the roundabout causing other motorists to slam on their brakes, and other forms of unpredictable chaos.... Normal life on the roads in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitawatWatawit Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 You've ever obtained a Thai driver's license, Costa? Cool. You're qualified to drive a bus, a semi ... hell, take my Boeing 737 for a spin. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billphillips Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 This is "for sure" the correct procedure ... Traffic, any vehicle, entering the roundabout must give way to any vehicle already on the roundabout. The general rule of " give way to traffic from the right" applies. Regardless of size, tonnage or quantity of wheels. Unfortunately quite a lot of drivers are unaware of the rule. If you chose to drive only by that rule, you won't be driving very far. Get yourself number 1 insurance and a dash cam, it's the best way to avoid claims against you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MartinL Posted March 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2015 The OFFICIAL rule, from the Land Traffic Act 2522 (1979), Title 6, 'Driving Through Junctions & Circles', Sect. 73, p.12 of the attachment is:- "If there's no traffic signal or sign installed at a circle (rotary), a driver must give way to vehicles coming from his right". Practical version is a mix of everything that's been said previously. Thai Traffic Laws.pdf 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Rules , Rules ,Bloody Rules, its not a Nanny State so im afraid common sense is needed.This could be a Prob for newbies here.When in Rome stop bleating and enjoy it here. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NE1 Posted March 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) There is a new round-a-bout in the next village to us , and people still use it the same as the old " T " junction . If they want to turn right , they do not go round , they just turn right and swerve round oncoming traffic. Edited March 22, 2015 by NE1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jip99 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Who ever is already on the roundabout has right of way. They recently replaced one in Buriram with traffic lights. I feel much better when I drive through there now. Anyway, why do you want to know? Do you have the death wish? I think that junction is actually safer now, Traffic on the Jira road just treated it as a traffic cone and cars coming from Home Mart direction would never give way to traffic joining from the south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MROLL320 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 It`s who dares wins..... Should be give way to the traffic from the right, but seeing as most have training, no licence and no clue..... take a deep breath, close your eyes...and prey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MROLL320 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 but the irony is, traffic would move quicker if they stick to rules....? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Best to keep your wit's about you and assume the other driver(s) will all act as if they have the right of way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 As they drive on left,well sorta it's give way to right just as good ole uk rules.Correct on roundabouts, not correct for other traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumgranosalum Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 It WAS answered - you give way to traffic from the right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 It WAS answered - you give way to traffic from the rightOnly on roundabouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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