Distance of Highway
Its statistics was presented the data about under construction, under
standard and under maintenance.
Highway in accordance with Highway Act B.E.
2535 (1992),
there are
6
type of highway in
Thailand.
Highway
The classification of the highway under the National Highway Act B.E.
2535 (1992)
includes the following
6
categories.
Special highways or Motorways
These are roads with especially high standards of design
and prepared to increasing traffic on the important routes.
National highways
Roads which are of primary importance to the economic development,
administration and defence.
Rural roads
There are minor roads of local significance only.
Municipal highways
All major road in areas governed by municipal authority such as cities,
towns.
Sukhapiban Roads
Roads in small municipal areas such as districts and sub-districts.
Concession highways
A special road, in which the government provided for public use.
The Department of Highways is responsible for only
3
categories: special highways, national
highways and concession highways.
