Much of the criticism is directed at the government's first-car-buyer programme. The scheme initially drew orders for more than a million vehicles, but as many as 200,000 may be cancelled, since new campaigns by automakers are offering even more attractive packages than the tax-rebate package offered last year by the government. Whichever way you look at it, these policies allow for the easy purchase of automobiles, thus increasing the problems of carbon emissions, while also aggravating Bangkok's congestion problems.
At a time when climate change is the greatest global challenge, carbon emissions should be a part of all government policy - particularly that related to transport.
There are numerous local hotspots throughout the city where traffic tends to build up quickly although many of these are located in residential or industrial areas away from the main downtown areas of the Thai capital. However, traffic also gets very heavy during peak times (07.30 – 09.30) or evening rush hours (16.30 – 18.30) along routes where overseas visitors are likely to be travelling such as Sukhumvit Road, Silom and Ratchaprasong Intersection (Siam Square) and Charoen Krung (New Road). Obviously, it’s impossible to predict traffic conditions on any given day because it will depend on accidents, road closures, construction work, rain etc. but there are some basic steps you can take to help you beat the worst of the Bangkok traffic.
Much of the criticism is directed at the government's first-car-buyer programme. The scheme initially drew orders for more than a million vehicles, but as many as 200,000 may be cancelled, since new campaigns by automakers are offering even more attractive packages than the tax-rebate package offered last year by the government. Whichever way you look at it, these policies allow for the easy purchase of automobiles, thus increasing the problems of carbon emissions, while also aggravating Bangkok's congestion problems. At a time when climate change is the greatest global challenge, carbon emissions should be a part of all government policy - particularly that related to transport.There are numerous local hotspots throughout the city where traffic tends to build up quickly although many of these are located in residential or industrial areas away from the main downtown areas of the Thai capital. However, traffic also gets very heavy during peak times (07.30 – 09.30) or evening rush hours (16.30 – 18.30) along routes where overseas visitors are likely to be travelling such as Sukhumvit Road, Silom and Ratchaprasong Intersection (Siam Square) and Charoen Krung (New Road). Obviously, it’s impossible to predict traffic conditions on any given day because it will depend on accidents, road closures, construction work, rain etc. but there are some basic steps you can take to help you beat the worst of the Bangkok traffic.
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