Editorial illustration of a driver using a mounted navigation phone without holding it

Using a Phone While Driving in Thailand: Rules and Safer Alternatives

Updated 17 October 2026. This guide has been rewritten to replace outdated information with practical travel advice. Services, prices and rules can change. Mobile phones are useful for maps and communication, but a message or call can become a serious distraction behind the wheel. Thailand has long restricted handheld phone use while driving. Government guidance…