Traffic problems in Bangkok stem from a virtual absence of a master plan, no real Thai
planning and design standards, no land-use control, no road hierarchy and an inefficient
public transport system. The problems are aggravated by disorderly traffic behavior and an
insufficient annual transport budget. They are typical of developing countries that try to
adopt western lifestyles without thorough analyses, not to mention the management and
organization problems. Bangkok traffic problems are legendary and provide a fine example
of how misplanning can harm society.