Bangkok to set speed limit of 50 km/h on 40 roads

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Bangkok is preparing to implement new measures to prevent and reduce road accidents in this bustling city. One of the proposed measures is to reduce the speed limit to 50 km/h on 40 roads in Bangkok.

Their current speed limit is 80 km/h, which can be considered high in urban areas. The new speed limit is expected to increase road safety and reduce the number of accidents.  

The 40 roads where the new 50 km/h speed limit will be implemented are: 

1. U Thong Nok Road
2. Mahachai Road
3. Bamrung Mueang Road
4. Yaowarat Road
5. Maharaj Road
6. Nakhon Pathom Road
7. Chan Road
8. Atsadang Road
9. Nang Linchi Road
10. Khao Lam Road 
11. Ratchasrima Road
12. Banthat Thong Road
13. Sanam Chai Road
14. Mahesak Road
15. Luang Road
16. Luk Luang Road 
17. Ratchawong Road
18. Tanao Road
19. Maitri Chit Road
20. Fueng Nakhon Road 
21. Phlab Phla Chai Road 
22. Bamrung Mueang Road
23. Ram Butri Road
24.  Rong Mueang Road
25. Na Phra That Road
26. Phichai Road
27. Surawong Road
28. Song Wat Road
29. Sua Pa Road 
30. Mittraphan Road
31. Siripong Road
32. Phra Sumen Road 
33. Phra Athit Road
34. Suthisan Winitchai Road
35. Sukantharam Road
36. Tai Wang Road
37. Krung Kasem Road
38. Charoen Krung Road
39. Silom Road
40. Rachini Road

The new speed limit of 50 km/h is still under consideration. Motorist would update you again once it has been officially announced. 

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