What are the current driving conditions and checkpoint situations from Bangkok to Krabi?

Driving in Thailand Road Conditions COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Checkpoint Information BKK to Krabi Route

Dec 22, 2020

4 years ago

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Driving from BKK to Krabi

Has anyone been driving down south last two days?

We're planing to drive down tomorrow, take the road Around Samut Sakhon. 

If you have, or some stretches of the road, were there any extra controls etc?

I expect some, but really don't want to take the chance to end up in some provincial quarantine/lockdown just cause we pass through, so thought I would check if anyone has first hand info on Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi, Petchaburi, Prachuab and Chumphon etc.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Recent travelers from Bangkok to Krabi reported minimal issues while driving. Checkpoints were present but generally did not stop vehicles, allowing drivers to pass without complications. Notably, there were some announcements advising caution but no significant restrictions noted in places like Nakhon Pathom and Prachuab. Some travelers mentioned light curfews in Samut Sakhorn, but overall, the journey seems clear of serious concerns.

Jelly ******

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Ok in the end no issues at all.

Just after pulling off Southern road between Surat and Krabi we had our first check point before entering Krabi town, let us through without any issues. So for now any exaggerated concerns may be unwarranted.

4 years ago

Mark ********

Drove from Rayong to Hua Hin yesterday. All good.

4 years ago

John *****

Nothing. But curfew at night

4 years ago

Jelly ******

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@John ****

curfew where? Which province?

4 years ago

Michael ********

@Jens *****

Samat Sakorn

4 years ago

Jelly ******

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@Michael *******

ah ok, had me scared for a minute they imposed country wide curfew again

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Jelly ******

Chris *******

We drove down from Chiang Mai to hui hin yesterday, avoided Bangkok and went through nakhon pathon, no problems I checkpoint but waved through

4 years ago

Jelly ******

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Thanks! We already made it through half of Petchaburi so guess all is fine.

4 years ago

Michael ********

I am in Samat Sakorn in the north close to Nakom Pathom and Bangkok. There are road blocks but never seen them stopping anyone.

We just had announcement over tannoy to just be careful and avoid going south to the main city. We are heading to Hua Hin for xmas and will probably head to Nakon Pathom city then head down to avoid Samut Sakhorn city.

4 years ago

Tony ********

Pranburi and Prachab checkpoints have been non existent as everyone are in BKK drove from hua hin 2 days ago

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Tony ********

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