Left side, wrong way and the zebra crossing

Thailand drives on the left, like the UK and Japan, so look right first when you cross. Expect the unexpected: motorbikes riding against traffic (ย้อนศร) along the edge of a road to avoid a long U-turn, bikes filtering between lanes, and vehicles that don't stop at zebra crossings (ทางม้าลาย), even though the law says they should. Thailand's roads are among the deadliest in the world, and most victims are motorbike riders. Wear a proper helmet, keep your speed down, use the left lane, and never ride after drinking. Before the long holidays, roadside banners count the 'seven dangerous days' of road deaths.