Pedestrian crossingThailand
Traffic rules
Thailand
1. Pedestrian crossing
A pedestrian crossing is a designated place where pedestrians may cross a road. It is commonly indicated by road markings, traffic signs, signals or a combination of these measures.
Drivers must approach with appropriate caution and give way when required by local law. Pedestrians must also observe approaching traffic and follow any pedestrian signals or instructions from authorised traffic controllers.
When must drivers give way at a pedestrian crossing in Thailand?
For a marked crossing on a highway, the 2020 sign and marking Regulation requires slowing and readiness to stop. Where neither an officer nor traffic signals controls the crossing, pedestrians have priority to cross before vehicles proceed. Obey the actual signals at a controlled crossing, and check pedestrians before turning.
Warning for a pedestrian crossing.
English • Traffic sign ต.56 • Pedestrians crossing. Reduce speed and prepare to stop so pedestrians can cross safely.
ไทย • ต.56 • คนข้ามถนน. ข้างหน้าอาจมีคนข้ามถนน ให้ลดความเร็วและเตรียมหยุดรถให้คนเดินเท้าข้ามอย่างปลอดภัย
Sources
🔗 Doh.go.th • กรมทางหลวง • คู่มือ พ.ศ. 2561 • เล่ม 1 • หน้า PDF 113
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Government of Thailand • Public domain • Original revision 2017-12-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Thai Department of Highways 2018 catalogue: Doh.go.th • PDF page 113. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
Are all pedestrian crossings controlled the same way in Thailand?
At a crossing controlled by traffic lights or an authorised person, comply with that control. Drivers turning across a pedestrian route must still check carefully for pedestrians.
May I enter a pedestrian crossing if the road beyond it is blocked in Thailand?
Do not queue on the crossing or conceal pedestrians from approaching drivers. Wait before entering until there is space to clear the crossing, and do not overtake or pass a vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian where that would endanger anyone.
