15 Asian nations drive on the left (右駕). These countries include Hong Kong, India, Brunei, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka.
The history of driving on the left in Japan began during the Edo Period (1603-1867).
In 1872, the British laid out the first railway line in the country. It was left-sided and laid the foundation for left-sided driving in Japan.
East Timor started driving on the left in 1976 under Indonesian rule and continues to do so today.
Macau and Hong Kong, unlike Mainland China, drive on the left.
Thailand was never colonized but also drives on the left.
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