Woman's holiday warning after fine for breaking parking rule that applies in UK

Janelle said she had never heard of the rule before being fined - but it is also in force in the UK

Neil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)

07:21, 01 Jun 2026

Woman fined abroad for 'unheard of' parking rule that also applies in UK

A woman from the UK has warned people to be careful abroad after getting fined for parking the wrong way in Thailand. Janelle Brown was hit with a hefty charge for a simple mistake after she parked against the curb as it was the only spot near the beach.

Unfortunately the parking cost her 52 - due to her vehicle not facing the correct way - a rule she had never heard of. I was confused as to why I was fined, said Janelle.

The office explained that it is a law but not something thats usually enforced. I wasnt aware that Thailand had this rule.

[Janelle Brown has warned Brits after getting fined for parking the wrong way in Thailand]

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Janelle Brown has warned Brits after getting fined for parking the wrong way in Thailand

Janelle, who runs an online marketing agency and a beauty salon in Phuket, has now advised Brits to check the rulebook before renting a car. S he shared her experience online - claiming she had never heard of the rule but was actually informed that it can also apply on home soil.

Janelle said: I was in Phuket and parked across the road from the beach. It was the only parking space on the road. The fine was 2000 baht (45) and my wheel was clamped I had to go to the police station to pay the fine.

[Janelle Brown]

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Janelle Brown parked the wrong way

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Driving abroad means theres different rules than what there is in the UK. But apparently this is also a law in the UK but not one that people usually get fined for.

In the UK, Highway Code rule 239 says "So not park facing against the traffic flow." Breaking Highway Code Rule 239 can result in varying penalties depending on the specific portion of the rule violated, ranging from a 1,000 fine up to disqualification and imprisonment

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