A one way traffic system will be introduced in Phuket's Patong on a trial basis early next year

Andaman News TV11, december 5th 2006

In another attempt to tackle traffic congestion in the famous tourist area of Patong, the Municipality there plans to introduce a one way traffic system in the middle of January 2007. The Patong City Mayor, Pean Keesin, said the system will be on a trial basis for 3 months, then it will be assessed for improvement. The traffic in the famous tourist area is heavily congested, especially during rush hours while parking spaces on the beach front road are almost 100% occupied by rental vehicles and public transport like Tuk Tuks. It has lead to many complaints from tourists for a long time.

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