Best time to drive out of Bangkok Downtown

[KhunChin]

Hello,

I will be staying in Baiyoke hotel and leaving for Kanchanaburi on 20 October morning. What will be the time to leave Baiyoke (Pantuman) without getting caught in traffic jam.

I have still having problem getting confirmation to rent a Toyota Camry from BKK and return in CNX. Any help?

Thank you in advance.

KhunChin

[fileeep]

I have done that trip 4 times now, I leave from Sukhumvit Soi 11, no matter what time you leave you will hit traffic, i find it's not too bad if I leave the hotel by 10:30am.

[Richard Barrow]

Depends how far you are from the expressway. In theory, in the morning most traffic is coming into the city and on roads in the city. I think 9.30 am is a good time to escape as the roads going in are also better by that time.

[PPeter]

midnight - 4am is the best time!

[KhunChin]

midnight - 4am is the best time!

I rented a car and need to return about the same time 4 days later in CM.

I will opt for 10:30 so that I dont have to wake up too early in CM.

Thank you all.

[fileeep]

I rented a car and need to return about the same time 4 days later in CM.

I will opt for 10:30 so that I dont have to wake up too early in CM.

Thank you all.

Yes…for me 10:30 is a good time to leave Bkk, you have enough time not to rush, have breakfast, a swim in the hotel pool, even walk down and change money, then another swim, pack and check out. In 2 to 3 hours you are in Kanchanaburi for lunch. Enjoy your trip.

[Mozzbie47]

You might find the main trouble while driving in Bangkok is not knowing where you are going. what l find is if you are not in the correct lane etc, you can miss your turn, then it can be difficult to find the correct way out.
Might l suggest you ask for a GPS in the car, thats what l will be doing when l next drive in Bangkok, any where in Thailand for that matter.
I find driving in country Thailand very easy, the roads lv'e been on are better than those in Australia. We also set a moderate speed of 80 k's, gives you time to look about, as long as your not holding other up that is, keep a close eye on your rear vision mirror and you will be just fine.