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13. The control over the implementation of the traffic regulations is stricter in the capital of the country. Roads of Bangkok are equipped with radars and cameras that record all traffic violations, so the traffic in this city can be safely called calm. If talking about the islands, the situation is not that optimistic there. Traffic violations are almost uncontrolled there, so local drivers prefer not to waste their time following the traffic regulations. As a result, traffic violations can be seen literally everywhere.
14. From time to time, there are large police checks on the islands. The police check vehicles in order to identify drivers under the influence and issue fines to motorbike drivers without a helmet.
15. It should be noted that all kinds of mopeds and motorbikes are incredibly popular in Thailand, so the number of scooters on the road exceeds the number of cars. While driving, car drivers should often look around, because there are many traffic accidents when scooter drivers get in the "blind zone" of car drivers.
Hints on Car Hire in Thailand
When choosing a car for your Thailand trip, don’t forget to check and compare the franchise amount (indicated in the rental conditions) for all cars considered in your selection. The franchise may vary from 200 to 2000 euro/dollars even for cars of the same class. A thorough comparison will allow you to choose the option with the lowest franchise.
During your booking, we will offer you to take a full coverage of the franchise ('No Risk' or 'No Excess' package). If you book a car without full coverage, it is recommended to take it at the pick-up time - this will substantially reduce your financial liability in Thailand for the whole rental period.
During your car pick-up in Thailand, do not forget to check what to do in breakdown-, accident- or theft-cases. Most of our offers include 'Breakdown Assistance' package. Besides this, every rental office would be happy to assist you with this package.
Prior to the car return, please check your voucher for the fuel conditions. If it is indicated that a driver shall return the car with a full tank, do not forget to refuel it on the way back, this will save you from additional charges at the rental office.
If you are looking for a car hire in Thailand, we advise you to check OrangeSmile.com actual rental offers. Just use the orange search form at the top. We guarantee that you would not be able to find better rates anywhere else!
17. In Bangkok, the road fines are much higher, and driving under the influence of alcohol is considered the most serious traffic violation. The maximum allowed blood alcohol content is 0.5 ppm. In addition to a large fine, the offender is likely to spend two days in jail. His/her driving license will be also suspended.
18. Foreign drivers should be especially careful and try not to break the rules because foreign guests are treated more strictly in the country. Do not assume that if you follow all the rules, you are automatically safe and no accident can happen. It is important to monitor the situation on the road and look around often.
19. In popular tourist cities, pedestrians are usually another source of danger for motorists. Many of them are also guests from other countries, and so they believe that local car drivers will certainly give way to them and will slow down near pedestrian crossings.
20. If in numerous European countries “winking” with beams means the willingness of that car driver to give way, in Thailand the situation is the opposite. If you see the car quickly turning on and off its beams, that is a request to give way. This feature is also very important to consider, especially when driving on narrow roads.
22. Traffic congestions is big cities can occur spontaneously and literally anywhere. As a rule, traffic jams are frequent at intersections. Car accidents are not always the reason for traffic jams. Quite often local drivers simply cannot decide who must give way.
23. While driving, it is very important to keep the distance. This simple measure of caution will help you prevent numerous accidents. In Thailand, you will often see dogs appearing suddenly on the road. These animals have become the reason for many accidents on local roads. By the way, local pedestrians are as bold and unpredictable as motorists.
24. The observance of the speed limit is no less important. During your first several days in Thailand, it is not recommended to exceed the speed of 40 km/h, even if the road type allows fast driving. If may be very hard to find the right way on the road when driving at a high speed, while excessive slowness will be, most likely, noticed by no one.
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