Calach Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) Marginally better? noticeably? significantly? During week days usual rush hours. Edited April 12, 2020 by Calach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 As of Thursday, last week, the traffic was negligible. On Friday afternoon I noticed the roadways were very busy and so was the highway. Then over the weekend, little to none on the roads around where I am in Sathon, or from what I could see on the freeways as well. I would have to say that until this Covid issue plays out, the traffic in Bangkok will be slim to none, especially starting tomorrow, which happens to be the official start of the non existent Songkran this year..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post torturedsole Posted April 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2020 Most Thais would be able to achieve transonic speeds aboard a Honda Wave on Sukhumvit presently. I hope this helps. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WalkingOrders Posted April 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2020 Yes...as it is all over the world. Reporting from my Balcony. Bangkok. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackcab Posted April 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2020 Sukhumvit is more than significantly better. There is very little traffic compared to usual. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 A troll post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncleP Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 I tested a car last week and did not get stuck in traffic at all. In 25 plus years of driving here it was a first.. and why I generally drive a 500cc motorcycle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 What traffic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMZ Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Sukhumvit and surrounding areas, Rama 4, Petchbury etc, all significantly better on weekdays, weekends virtually empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman666 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Was in the city center on Wednesday. For a route in which I normally need 2 to 2 and a half hours in the rush by bus, I completed in 55 minutes. Buses good prepared for social distancing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 I walk to work every day (Ploenchit to Siam) and there is noticeably less traffic, although the streets are not deserted. Since they closed the parks, I'm having to dodge joggers on the pavements; it is also noticeable that most taxis do not have fares and slow down optimistically next to pedestrians. There are still lots of noisy, polluting buses and there are just as many motorbikes as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calach Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 So I went to Chaengwattana from Rama 3 this morning at rush hour and back around noon, it took me 25-30 minutes through the city on the way on and via the scenic route on the way back, instead of the usual 45-50 minutes (on a motorcycle). It still looks busy but never clogged and cars drive a lot faster, which makes it seem as busy as usual even though they're probably more spaced out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom in bangkok Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 After 10pm there's basically no traffic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevemercer Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Yes, I agree with the above poster. To an out-of-towner, there is still plenty of traffic, but it is all flowing well with no real delays. The tollways are virtually empty outside of peak hour and would make a good raceway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairynuff Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 My area and Sathorn area extremely quiet and by 9pm even before curfew barely a vehicle on the road 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericthai Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 On 4/12/2020 at 11:01 AM, uncleP said: I tested a car last week and did not get stuck in traffic at all. In 25 plus years of driving here it was a first.. and why I generally drive a 500cc motorcycle really?? I find every year in BKK during Songkran to have no traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TherealG Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 I live on sukhumvit by soi 1 no traffic just dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaLa Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Traffic where I live and on my commute is down about 50%. Apart from last night when it reverted to crazy again. Especially heading away from Bangkok. I presumed they had just heard that a province nearby had opened its bars and sale of alcohol and were escaping. I seriously thought about joining them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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