jonwilly Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Over the last few months there has been several occasions when an increase in speed limits have been mentioned. 120kmh on dual, carriageway roads, been mentioned. Earlier in the year I went down to the coast to get away from the burning. I asked an old Thai friend of 19 years when the new speed limits would be in force. Now, Now, you can travel at 120 kph. Hum, well that was 3 speeding fines I came back to. So please inform me if the increase is happening and when if known. john 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Oxx Posted May 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) The devil is in the details: the new limit only applies to divided 4-lane highways, and does not apply if the road has intersections or U-turns. https://thethaiger.com/news/national/speed-limit-on-thailands-highways-increased-to-120-kilometres-an-hour Edited May 11, 2021 by Oxx 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophon Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, Oxx said: The devil is in the details: the new limit only applies to divided 4-lane highways, and does not apply if the road has intersections or U-turns. https://thethaiger.com/news/national/speed-limit-on-thailands-highways-increased-to-120-kilometres-an-hou Your link is incomplete (an "r" missing at the end) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwilly Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 Cheers gents. It was on the Thaiger that I saw it mentioned that the new limit would be introduced in late april. However they never followed up on the Youtube vid they do most days. john 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 3 hours ago, jonwilly said: I asked an old Thai friend of 19 years when the new speed limits would be in force. Now, Now, you can travel at 120 kph. Hum, well that was 3 speeding fines I came back to. How can such an expert be wrong ???? The new speed limit has been introduced to a very limited part of the 4 lane highway network (see post of @Oxx ). AND: The new limits must be explicitly identified by signs. No sign, no 120. But 90 as usual. Three tickets cost you at least 1500? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Sophon said: Your link is incomplete (an "r" missing at the end) https://thethaiger.com/news/national/speed-limit-on-thailands-highways-increased-to-120-kilometres-an-hour Worth reading as there are a couple of details like minimum speed in the rightmost lane, lower limits for motorcycles etc. These roads will be a frightening hunting ground for minibus drivers and other racers. Edited May 11, 2021 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwilly Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: How can such an expert be wrong ???? The new speed limit has been introduced to a very limited part of the 4 lane highway network (see post of @Oxx ). AND: The new limits must be explicitly identified by signs. No sign, no 120. But 90 as usual. Three tickets cost you at least 1500? SERPENTLY DID. In fact B1,5060, bank fee B20/transaction. Cant repeat my Best Anglo Saxon to my Thai friend. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwilly Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 " The increased maximum limit will not apply to any roads that have intersections or U-turns. " Hum, trying to think where roads free of such conditions exist between Chiang Mai and the south coast. Thanks to all for your assistance. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Just now, jonwilly said: " The increased maximum limit will not apply to any roads that have intersections or U-turns. " Hum, trying to think where roads free of such conditions exist between Chiang Mai and the south coast. Thanks to all for your assistance. john Well I guess that limits between CM and the south will not change then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwilly Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 Yep Ching Ching Must agree. john <deleted> wonder what my next run down Sarf will cost ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, jonwilly said: " The increased maximum limit will not apply to any roads that have intersections or U-turns. " Hum, trying to think where roads free of such conditions exist between Chiang Mai and the south coast. Thanks to all for your assistance. john On the 32 highway, the first 50km’s from Bang Pa-in to Ang Thong has no intersections, or U - turns ( presumably this means central reservation as U turn bridges and underpasses are present ) The 50 km stretch is all 4 lane highway except for 8 km where it reduces to 3 . The new speed limits are clearly signposted, 80kph, 100kph, 100kph and finally 120kph Max + 100kph Min. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 5 hours ago, jonwilly said: " The increased maximum limit will not apply to any roads that have intersections or U-turns. " Hum, trying to think where roads free of such conditions exist between Chiang Mai and the south coast. Thanks to all for your assistance. john My mask turns black in no time at 90kh so going 110 on my motorcycle it will be black in half the time. Maybe they should reduced the speed as these masks are not cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlandtree Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 7 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: How can such an expert be wrong ???? The new speed limit has been introduced to a very limited part of the 4 lane highway network (see post of @Oxx ). AND: The new limits must be explicitly identified by signs. No sign, no 120. But 90 as usual. Three tickets cost you at least 1500? 555 dont ask thais they always want to keep us happy right or wrong they dont care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfill Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 4 hours ago, vandeventer said: My mask turns black in no time at 90kh so going 110 on my motorcycle it will be black in half the time. Maybe they should reduced the speed as these masks are not cheap? Not sure. How much is half of no time? And have you considered driving at 90 even if the limit is higher? It would save a fortune on masks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinca tinca Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 On 5/11/2021 at 10:51 AM, jonwilly said: Yep Ching Ching Must agree. john <deleted> wonder what my next run down Sarf will cost ? should cost you NOTHING if YOU stick to the SPEED LIMITS !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, vandeventer said: My mask turns black in no time at 90kh so going 110 on my motorcycle it will be black in half the time. Maybe they should reduced the speed as these masks are not cheap? When I ride I stay more than 2m from any on my mates, so don't need to wear a mask But actually I wear a balaclava to keep sweat away from my helmet liner. It is already black! Edited May 12, 2021 by VocalNeal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsajapan Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Bangkok to Pattaya motorway (from Suvarnabhumi airport) all the way 120 kms speed limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, salsajapan said: Bangkok to Pattaya motorway (from Suvarnabhumi airport) all the way 120 kms speed limit. Have the 90 limits on the klong bridges been removed? I hope you have good suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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