What are the Rules on Thai Roundabouts?

[Big Boy]

My son-in-law (Thai) had no problems in the UK with international licence or insurance. They actually added him to my wife's policy at no additional cost.

[Pleng]

My son-in-law (Thai) had no problems in the UK with international licence or insurance. They actually added him to my wife's policy at no additional cost.

Yes but I am talking as a UK Citezein with no licence ---> Goes to Thailand obtains Thai Licence --> Gets international permit --> Returns to UK --> Drives on his Thai Licence with International permit.

[Big Boy]

But I thought he was talking about his Thai wife doing the driving on the International licence. Sorry if I've misread it.

[Big Boy]

Thinking about it further, having moved to Thailand, my UK licence will be expired in 10 years. Not living in the UK, I'm not allowed to renew it. I have a Thai driving licence - are you saying that if I returned to visit the UK in 11 years time, that I would not be allowed to drive there?

[Pleng]

But I thought he was talking about his Thai wife doing the driving on the International licence. Sorry if I've misread it.

Yes he was. But he was saying his wife drives because he has no driving licence. I was suggesting a work around for if he wanted to drive himself. Rather than do the test back in England, get a Thai licence (if he doesn't already have one) and an international driving permit and I believe this would entitle him to drive in the UK if he can find an insurance company that is willing to accept that risk.

And I'm saying that I believe this to be the case. I am not 100% sure but...

Thinking about it further, having moved to Thailand, my UK licence will be expired in 10 years. Not living in the UK, I'm not allowed to renew it. I have a Thai driving licence - are you saying that if I returned to visit the UK in 11 years time, that I would not be allowed to drive there?

...your situation is one that means my belief would make sense. You can't renew your British licence. Your only option (other than have to take a test again in the UK) would be to drive in the UK on an international permit, which would be valid for one year.

[certocito]

Need some help here. I've noticed over the past couple of weeks that new "Give Way" & "Roundabout" signs have appeared on the three approach roads to Hua Hin railway station. No one has changed the way they approach the turning - "He who dares" etc. What I am trying to sort out is where is the roundabout. Is it the small piece of land with the old railway carriage sitting on it?? Or are there plans at some point to construct a proper roundabout. If the former then you now have in effect two way traffic around the supposed roundabout..!!! Does anyone know who is responsible for the planning (sic) when it comes to roads - is it the Municipality or maybe even the police.
I'm approaching the area with my normal care and suspicion but can't help thinking that this is one of the most idiotic pieces of traffic control I've seen so far. If the piece of land with the railway carriage is now supposed to be a roundabout I'm looking forward to the first cement mixer or large HGV trying to negociate the roundabout as intended..!!! All comments welcome - but would love to know whose idea it is..

[Big Boy]

I've noticed over the past couple of weeks that new "Give Way" & "Roundabout" signs have appeared on the three approach roads to Hua Hin railway station.

I think that I must be turning native. I use 2 of the 3 roads quite regularly, and have never seen the signs

Additionally, I've never seen what I would consider to be a Give Way sign anywhere in Thailand. What does a Thai Give Way sign look like please?

[Big Boy]

I've Googled it, and found the following sign (which I still say that I've not seen anywhere in Thailand):

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Is this the sign? Do I need an eye test?

[dtaai-maai]

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What does a Thai Give Way sign look like please?

[dtaai-maai]

More seriously, isn't the inverted triangle an internationally recognised "Give Way" or "Yield" sign, regardless of the language?

[Big Boy]

I like your sign, it fits well with Thailand

I thought the inverted triangle was a warning, supplemented by whatever was inside the triangle to advise the specific danger.

[certocito]

The new "roundabout" by the main station is now up and running. Signs went up first then a few days later the road markings and lots of traffic cones. Seems to be settling down apart from the odd bike going straight on against the traffic flow (no surprise there then) Be interesting to see if it does improve the traffice flow around the top of Soi 76.

[Nereus]

The Thais would like this one. They could dodge the trains whilst going around the wrong way:

[Big Boy]

The new "roundabout" by the main station is now up and running. Signs went up first then a few days later the road markings and lots of traffic cones. Seems to be settling down apart from the odd bike going straight on against the traffic flow (no surprise there then) Be interesting to see if it does improve the traffice flow around the top of Soi 76.

I've used that roundabout a few times now, and IMHO it is a vast improvement. Still the odd confused or stubborn Thai going the wrong way, but much safer.

[ken.p]

I was surprised to see a new traffic system out side the train station, someone really got it right this time in my opinion. Thought it was always an accident waiting to happen before. I’m sure, once all that now seem confused get the hang of how it works, it will be fine. Then again all those on bike who really don’t take a blind bit of notice to traffic signal/signs, will always do as they do now.
Ken