driving in thailand

You Want To Drive In Thailand – Part 7 – Using A GPS

You Want To Drive In Thailand – Part 7 – Using A GPS

How To Drive In Thailand And Get Around Safely. So you are going to be driving around Bangkok and you don’t want to get lost. That’s easier said than done.  You may have somebody local along for the ride but that doesn’t mean they’re good with directions. And even if they have an innate sense(…)

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The Hazards Of Public Transportation: Buses in Bangkok – Part 6

The Hazards Of Public Transportation: Buses in Bangkok – Part 6

Driving around Bangkok will pretty much be a necessity if you’re going to live in Thailand. But are you ready for the hazards waiting for you on the roads of Bangkok? You may be anxious to drive her around the streets of Bangkok, but thinking in terms of how it used to be at home(…)

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Do You Want To Drive In Thailand? Part 4 – School & Baht Buses in Bangkok

Do You Want To Drive In Thailand? Part 4 – School & Baht Buses in Bangkok

Driving. It’s what we do as men. It’s an expression of our masculinity. No doubt your girl is probably a fine driver, yet, she defers to you. We expect to drive for our girls. It’s a role we eagerly fulfill. But wait until you see the traffic in Thailand, especially in Bangkok. Are You Afraid(…)

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So You Want To Drive In Bangkok – Part 2

So You Want To Drive In Bangkok – Part 2

When You Drive In Bangkok, Life Will Shock Every Fiber Of Your Being Into Panic Mode. Welcome Back. We’ve been talking about your Thai friends’ expectation that you will drive in Bangkok. Specifically we’ve been on the topic of death-defying motorcycles and how they affect your driving behavior. Look back at my previous blogs to(…)

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So You Are Thinking Of Driving In Thailand? – Part 1

So You Are Thinking Of Driving In Thailand? – Part 1

On My First Visit To Bangkok I Looked At The Traffic And Said, “There’s No Way I Am Driving In Thailand!” Mind you, I’ve traveled extensively and rented vehicles in all manner of exotic locales, yet the frenetic beehive of Thai roadways scared me. Then I found out my Thai girlfriend owns a car. She(…)

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