Today, I’m going to talk about the roads in Bangkok in general. The streets in Thailand are busy and full of life. In big cities like Bangkok, you’ll see tall buildings, street food stalls, and colorful tuk-tuks driving around.
Motorbikes are everywhere, and people walk on the sidewalks, sometimes stopping to check out market stalls selling clothes, snacks, and fresh fruits.
Now we all know that in Thailand, especially Bangkok, most people use cars as their main mode of transportation. There’s a lot of traffic and many cars on the road. Now, let’s take a look at some of the cute things you can find on the streets.
“Every car tries to get to the front, ready to go. Don’t be slow! If you start late, you’ll get honked at. So, you’ve got to be focused, just like starting a race car!”
Let me show you some photos. I am quite amazed on junction or intersection that is very busy spot, and it is like playing chicken on the crossroads.
Sometimes you’ll see markets right next to the road, and people park their cars on the street or double-park, turning a two-lane road into just one lane. It seems dangerous, but surprisingly, there are hardly any accidents!
“Even in the city, there are small bushes. While they’re not full gardens, they still add a touch of greenery and freshness.”
During long holiday breaks or important festivals, the streets in Bangkok are quiet and empty because people leave the city to either travel or visit their hometowns in the provinces.
It’s noticeable that Thailand places great importance on parking spaces because there are so many cars. Businesses like shops and restaurants provide parking to make things more convenient, and customers often choose places that have parking available.
You can even see that 7-Eleven mentions they have parking available!
Thai-style parking is where we prefer to park with the car facing outwards, so it’s easier to drive out when we leave.
During rush hour, the traffic is really bad, and cars barely move. In the morning, when students are going to school and people are heading to work, from around 8 AM to 10 AM, it’s especially slow (passengers might even need to bring breakfast to eat in the car). In the evening, after work, some areas are heavily congested from around 5 or 6 PM until 7 PM.
So, traveling in Bangkok requires good time planning