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Patong traffic flow to be reversed on odd days
Tuesday, April 1st, 08:41

Police have put forward proposals to the municipality to reverse the direction of traffic flow for the one-way system around Patong at midnight each night similar to the odd/even parking regulations. On even numbered days traffic would travel clockwise as it does now and on odd numbered days it would be anticlockwise.

PAPS (Phuket Accident Provention Society) were given a preview of the proposals and voiced their concern at the consequences of reversing traffic flow from clockwise to anticlockwise at the designated time.

Pol Lt Col Jakiddin Arntya at Kathu Police Station responded to PAPS by saying that each time the reversal took place there would be a period of 10 minutes grace where traffic could go in both directions. After 12.10am anyone caught driving in the wrong direction would be liable to a fine of 500baht or 1 night in the Kathu Monkey House.

An official announcement from the Mayors' office regarding the proposal is expected at midday today.