Road Safety in Thailand: Driving, Motorbikes and Holiday Journeys
Practical road safety in Thailand: motorbike helmets, licensing, long-distance journeys, Songkran traffic and what to do after a crash.
Driving in Thailand: Safety Tips for Visitors and Expats
Updated 16 October 2026. Renting a car or motorcycle can be a rewarding way to explore Thailand, but unfamiliar traffic patterns and road conditions demand care. Thailand drives on the left, urban roads can be crowded with motorcycles and delivery vehicles, and driving in heavy tropical rain may be very different from what visitors are…
Driving Licence in Thailand: Documents, Dress and Test-Day Preparation
Prepare for a Thai driving licence appointment with a practical document checklist, dress advice and tips for confirming local DLT procedures.
Driving your car will be very expensive in Thailand
Do not think to by petrol or diesel car just yet. The price of petrol will probably hit 40 THB per liter by the end of May month. It not much we can do to stop it because the mass transit system are way to delayed and there is not enough natural gas station in…
Be smart stay inside during Thai New Year
The water war has begun in Bangkok and the first day over 45 people died and over 500 people injured. The police is expecting 900 000 people to trying to get out of Bangkok and if you are trying to then forget the buss and trains they are full. Plan your travel well if you…
Getting a Driving Licence in Thailand: What Applicants Need to Check
Applying for a Thai driving licence? Learn how visitor and resident routes differ, what paperwork to verify and common mistakes to avoid.
Buying a Car in Thailand? Understand Your Insurance First
Buying a car in Thailand? Learn the difference between compulsory and voluntary insurance, how to compare coverage and what to check before driving.
Car Horns in Thailand: Traffic Noise and Road Etiquette
Why do drivers honk in Thailand? Understand useful warning signals, unnecessary horn noise and safer habits around pedestrians.