Many of Bangkok’s central roads are very busy. Some of the most congested roads include Sirat Expy and Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expy, which both cross through the centre of the city and provide key entry and exit routes from Bangkok. These roads are especially busy during rush hour, when locals are heading to and from work. The busiest times tend to be from 07:30 to 09:30 and from 16:30 to 18:30. If you prefer to avoid roads when they are busy, it’s best to stay clear of rush hour and drive early in the afternoon, as the roads will be less congested. Whilst Bangkok is always a busy city, you will find some side roads can offer respite from the traffic, such as Rama VI Road, which runs next to Sirat Expy.