The worst traffic in Southeast Asia alternates between the capitals of Thailand and Indonesia. A US-based survey in 2017, which measure average hours spent in traffic during rush hour, ranked Thailand on top (61 hours), followed by Indonesia (74 hours). Meanwhile, a 2014 traffic index that measures the level of stop-start driving put Jakarta as having the worst traffic in the world, followed by Bangkok. Manila, Philippines often makes the top 20 lists as well, but not above Thailand or Indonesia.