Real-time traffic monitoring: goodbye to traffic jam chaos in Bangkok!

Real-time traffic monitoring: goodbye to traffic jam chaos in Bangkok!

Goodbye traffic fears! It's now easier to monitor traffic in real time in Bangkok. From 2025 to 2026, the city administration will put modern traffic monitoring into operation, which should enable citizens to significantly improve their travel planning. With new mobile apps and websites, all travelers will soon be able to access information about the traffic situation in the metropolis. How practical!

The new “BMA Traffic” platform offers a variety of useful functions. Developed by the city government, it uses CCTV data from across the city to provide precise information about traffic events. Thanks to this technology, people can now find out about the traffic situation in Bangkok directly from their smartphones. There is also the “Longdo Traffic” app, which displays CCTV images and traffic levels in vivid colors such as green, yellow and red. This means users always have an overview of the current traffic situation – conveniently on Android and iOS.

Diverse app options

Not enough yet? The “EXAT Traffic” app from the Thai Highway Administration is also available to Bangkok residents. It allows access to CCTV cameras on major highways and provides real-time information about traffic accidents and road closures. Those in rural areas can use the Highway Traffic app, which provides a real-time overview of traffic on a map of the whole of Thailand. This is particularly helpful in a country where spontaneous traffic jams often form!

But that's not all. The apps also make it possible to check current information about possible flooding on Bangkok roads. This is particularly relevant for visitors to the city, who can easily find themselves in a puddle of water during tropical rainstorms.

The Longdo congestion index

The “Longdo Traffic Jam Index”, an indicator of the traffic situation in Bangkok and the surrounding area, which is updated every five minutes, promises an additional look at the situation. Traffic flow is displayed on a scale of 0 to 10 - where 0 means no traffic and 10 means busy roads. A real must-have for anyone who wants to avoid traffic jams! And how does that work? The congestion index is calculated using various data sources that ensure constant updates. The information for this also comes from Longdo Traffic and provides valuable insights into the current traffic situation.

With these innovative traffic management solutions, Bangkok will become safer and more comfortable for everyone. Take a look yourself and make use of the technology: information can be found at autoinfo, longdo and motorist.