Road accident statistics: “7 dangerous days of the New Year”, the fifth day, 284 injuries, 21 deaths, the main cause is speed, almost 50%
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Mr. Shakri Bamrungwang, Economic Adviser for Land Transport Ministry of Transport chaired a press conference summarizing the results of the activities of the Center for the Prevention and Reduction of Road Accidents during the 2024 New Year Festival. The Department of Prevention and Disaster Relief and a collaboration of network partners have compiled road accident statistics for January 2, 2024, the fifth day of the campaign. “Drive carefully. Accident-free Thailand”
266 accidents, 284 injured, 21 killed. Speeding (40.6 per cent), close cutting (23.31 per cent), drunk driving (14.29 per cent) were the vehicles that caused the most accidents. Motorcycles (87.01 percent), most of which are on direct routes 86.09 percent, highway department roads 46.24 percent, roads in sub-district administration bodies/villages 32.71 percent, high accident period 16.01-17.00 ., 8.65 percent.
The highest number of injured and dead were in the age group of 30-39, 19.67 percent, 1,792 major check posts were established and 51,553 personnel were working. The provinces with the highest number of accidents are Kanchanaburi and Songkhla (12 incidents per province) with the highest number of injuries. Kanchanaburi (17) is the province with the highest death toll followed by Songkhla (3 deaths).
Summary of road accidents during the 5 days of the campaign (29 Dec 2023 – 2 Jan 2024). There were a total of 1,839 accidents, a total of 1,860 injuries and a total of 212 fatalities. The province with the highest number of cumulative accidents Kanchanaburi (69 times) The province with the highest number of cumulative injuries Kanchanaburi (73) The province with the highest number of cumulative deaths Bangkok (15) The province with no deaths. (Zero deaths) There are 17 provinces.
Mr. Chakri Phamrungwong said to facilitate people's travel. To reach your destination safely. The Road Safety Administration has worked with the provinces and Bangkok to implement various measures and strictly enforce the law. By clamping down on risky behavior
Especially speeding over the legal limit. As the road accident statistics have been collected for the last 5 days, over speeding has been found to be the main cause of accidents.
Also, authorities are requested to inspect and facilitate the safe return of stranded citizens and tourists at bus stands and railway stations.
For tourists traveling in different regions, ask the companies that provide car rental services for tourists. Check the possession of driver's license before offering services especially to foreign tourists. Including asking related agencies to help promote foreigners. Both traveling and working in Thailand must apply for a driver's license if required to drive.
Director General of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department (DPWT) Mr. Sayawat Jundrabong, secretary of the Road Safety Administration, said that travel to Bangkok and key economic areas would continue today. Fluid traffic conditions force the driver to use high speed while driving. The Road Safety Facilitation Center (Road Safety Facilitation Center) coordinates with provinces and related agencies to provide continued safety and comfort to people on the road.
By strictly controlling drivers with dangerous behavior. These include speeding, drunk driving and not using safety equipment. To prevent crashes caused by speeding and drowsy driving, including assessing driver preparedness. Also, shops selling liquor to youth under 20 should be inspected and strict laws should be enforced.
We request road users to take care of their physical condition and be ready to drive. And check the condition of the car before leaving to make sure it is safe. Don't drive too fast. Follow traffic laws strictly. For a safe journey to your destination
Finally, if you experience or witness an accident, you can report it to the hotline 1784 24 hours a day by adding Friends' Line ID @1784DDPM to “Defence Department receives incident reports 1784” to coordinate immediate assistance.
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