Bangkok has introduced speed limits requiring vehicles to travel at no more than 60 km/h on general roads and 50 km/h on roads surrounding royal palace areas, in accordance with an announcement published in the Royal Gazette.
Under the Regulations of the Chief Traffic Officer in Bangkok on Speed Limits and Prohibition of Horn Use in Bangkok, B.E. 2567 (2024), the following speed limits apply:
1. General Roads in Bangkok
The speed limit is 60 km/h, except on 13 designated routes where specific speed limits apply:
- Vibhavadi Rangsit Road
- Bang Na–Trat Road
- Srinakarin Road
- Phahonyothin Road
- Ram Inthra Road
- Ratchaphruek Road
- Borommaratchachonnani Road
- Kanlapaphruek Road
- Rom Klao Road
- Suwinthawong Road
- Chaeng Watthana Road
- Rama III Road
- Srinakarin–Rom Klao Road (newly constructed section)
2. Roads Surrounding Royal Palace Areas
The speed limit is 50 km/h, and the use of vehicle horns is prohibited on the following 10 roads:
- Ratchadamnoen Nai Road
- Na Phra That Road
- Phra Chan Road
- Na Phra Lan Road
- Sanam Chai Road
- Kanlayana Maitri Road
- Thai Wang Road
- Maha Rat Road
- Rachini Road
- Setthakan Road
3. Penalties for Speeding
The maximum fine for exceeding the speed limit has increased from THB 1,000 to THB 4,000.
Source: Royal Gazette website
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