Most streets wore a deserted look, in stark contrast to the heavy traffic since Sunday morning on outbound roads.

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Bangkok turns quiet after New Year exodus

Bangkok fell under a quiet spell as thousands of Thais and foreigners left the capital to other provinces to usher in the New Year.