Songkran Traffic Plan Travel Smoothly During the Holidays
21 Apr 2024
Planning to drive out of town for Songkran? Gother has got you covered with alternative routes to avoid traffic jams, courtesy of the Department of Highways. These recommended routes are designed to facilitate travel and reduce traffic congestion, ensuring a smoother journey. Let's check out the alternative routes for the main highways and secondary roads to help you plan your trip efficiently.
Routes from Bangkok to the Northern Region
- Route 1:
From Bangkok to Rangsit (Highway No. 1, Phaholyothin Road) → Ayutthaya → Ang Thong → Sing Buri (Highway No. 32, Asia Highway) → Manorom (Highway No. 1, Phaholyothin Road) → Nakhon Sawan
- Route 2:
From Bangkok to Nonthaburi (Highway No. 340, Bang Bua Thong - Suphan Buri) → Suphan Buri (Highway No. 340, Suphan Buri - Chai Nat) → Chai Nat (Highway No. 1, Phaholyothin Road) → Nakhon Sawan
- Route 3:
From Bangkok to Rangsit → Wang Noi → Saraburi → Lop Buri (Highway No. 1, Phaholyothin Road) → Tak Fa (Highway No. 11) → Phitsanulok
- Route 4:
From Bangkok to Rangsit → Khlong Luang Interchange (Highway No. 1, Phaholyothin Road) → Highway No. 347 → Highway No. 32 → Northern Region
- Route 5:
From Bangkok to Eastern Ring Road (Highway No. 9) → Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Interchange (MCU) → Wang Noi (Highway No. 1, Phaholyothin Road) → Highway No. 32 → Northern Region
Routes from Bangkok to the Northeastern Region
- Route 1:
From Bangkok to Saraburi (Highway No. 1, Phaholyothin Road) → Muang Khom, Lop Buri (Highway No. 21) → Huai Bong (Highway No. 2256) → Dan Khun Thot → Highway No. 2, Mittraphap Road → Nakhon Ratchasima
- Route 2:
From Bangkok to Wang Noi (Highway No. 1, Phaholyothin Road) → Saraburi → Pak Chong → Sikhio (Highway No. 2, Mittraphap Road) → Nakhon Ratchasima
- Route 3:
From Bangkok to Nakhon Nayok (Highway No. 305) → Ban Na (Highway No. 3051) → Kaeng Khoi (Highway No. 3222) → Pak Chong (Highway No. 2, Mittraphap Road) → Nakhon Ratchasima
Or from Ban Na, take Highway No. 33 to Kabin Buri → Aranyaprathet
- Route 4:
From Bangkok to Chachoengsao (Highway No. 304) → Phanom Sarakham → Kabin Buri → Wang Nam Khiao → Pak Thong Chai (Highway No. 304) → Nakhon Ratchasima
- Route 5:
From Bangkok to Wang Noi (Highway No. 1, Phaholyothin Road) → Saraburi → Pak Chong → Sikhio (Highway No. 2, Mittraphap Road) → Highway No. 6 (Bypass at km 65, Mittraphap Road) → Nakhon Ratchasima
Routes from Bangkok to the Eastern Region
- Route 1:
From Bangkok to Chonburi (Highway No. 7, Bangkok - Chonburi - Pattaya - Map Ta Phut)
- Route 2:
From Bangkok to Bang Pakong (Highway No. 34, Bang Na-Trat Road) → Chonburi (Highway No. 3, Sukhumvit Road)
- Route 3:
From Bangkok to Phanat Nikhom → Chonburi (Highway No. 304)
- Route 4:
From Bangkok to Highway No. 34, Bang Na-Trat Road → Burapha Withi Expressway (Bang Na - Chonburi) → Chonburi (Highway No. 3, Sukhumvit Road)
Routes from Bangkok to the Southern Region
- Route 1:
From Bangkok to Samut Sakhon → Samut Songkhram (Highway No. 35, Rama 2 Road) → Wang Manao Intersection → Phetchaburi (Highway No. 4, Phetkasem Road) → Prachuap Khiri Khan
- Route 2:
From Bangkok to Sam Phran → Nakhon Chai Si (Highway No. 338) → Nakhon Pathom → Ratchaburi → Wang Manao Intersection → Phetchaburi (Highway No. 4, Phetkasem Road) → Prachuap Khiri Khan
- Route 3:
From Bangkok to Borommaratchachonnani Road (Highway No. 338, Pinklao - Nakhon Chai Si) → Nakhon Chai Si → Nakhon Pathom → Ratchaburi → Wang Manao Intersection → Phetchaburi (Highway No. 4, Phetkasem Road) → Prachuap Khiri Khan
Routes from Bangkok to the Western Region
- Route 1:
- Route 2:
From Bangkok to Taling Chan → Lat Lum Kaeo (Highway No. 9, Kanchanaphisek Road) → Kanchanaburi (Highway No. 346, Rangsit - Phanom Thuan)
Route 3:
From Bangkok to Nakhon Pathom (Highway No. 4, Phetkasem Road) → Nakhon Pathom Western Gate (Highway No. 321, Nakhon Pathom - Suphan Buri at km 45+350) → Highway No. 81
The Department of Highways urges travelers to drive carefully, follow traffic signs, and adhere to officers' instructions. For additional travel information or to report incidents, contact the Department of Highways hotline at 1586 (free call, 24 hours), the Motorway hotline at 1586 ext. 7, or the Highway Police at 1193. Travel safe and have a wonderful Songkran holiday!