Thailand has world’s most congested roads

Patience required: Bumper-to-bumper traffic in Bangkok. According to a global traffic survey, the Thai capital now ranks 12th among the most congested cities in the world . — The Nation/Asia News Network

Bangkok: Drivers in Thailand have it worst with road congestion, according to a new survey on traffic conditions across 38 countries worldwide.

Thailand leads with the highest average hours spent in peak congestion (61 hours) last year, ahead of Colombia and Indonesia (47 hours) as well as Russia and the United States (42 hours).