Parking Ban on Theparak Road: Avoid Congestion and Accidents!

Parking Ban on Theparak Road: Avoid Congestion and Accidents!

The traffic situation in Bangkok is about to take a decisive turn: On November 7, 2025, a new regulation regulating parking on the busy Theparak Road was published in the official gazette, the Royal Gazette. The parking ban is primarily intended to address the high traffic volume and associated problems on the streets in the Bang Khen district. As Bangkok Biz News reports, vehicles parked on the roadway can cause significant traffic delays and increase the risk of accidents.

The new regulation, based on Article 139 (2) of the Road Traffic Act 1979 and provisions of the Thai Constitution, gives the Bangkok Traffic Police the power to prohibit parking on certain sections of Theparak Road. This affects all vehicle types. The first section extends from the Klong Lam Phak Chi bridge to the entrance to Theparak Road 56 and is valid daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (except public holidays). The second section extends from the intersection with Phaholyothin Street to the said bridge and is affected daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Road traffic regulations

But traffic rules are not only strict in Bangkok. Similar principles also apply in Germany, where traffic law aims to avoid chaos and danger in road traffic. According to Gansel Rechtsanwälte, constant caution and mutual consideration are the top priority. Every road user must act responsibly so as not to endanger or annoy others. The basic traffic regulations include, among other things, speed limits, compliance with right-of-way rules and maintaining a sufficient distance from the vehicle in front.

In Germany, serious violations of traffic rules, such as driving under the influence of intoxicants or using a cell phone while driving, are strictly prohibited and can result in draconian penalties, including imprisonment. Such regulations also impact driving behavior in Thailand, where similar measures are implemented to prevent accidents and ensure road safety. In Thailand, for example, there are clear regulations that affect the behavior of motorcyclists, such as the wearing of T-shirts, which has direct parallels to the structures in Germany, where the wearing of suitable protective clothing for motorcyclists is also recommended.

The new regulation for Theparak Road is another step in Bangkok's efforts to make road traffic safer and more fluid. And even if many road users may initially react reluctantly, this measure could soon prove to be a "good hand" in dealing with the city's traffic situation. Ultimately, reducing traffic congestion is not only important for drivers, but also benefits all other road users.