The Office of the Basic Education Commission reveals the number of accidents during the 7 dangerous days of Songkran 2024. On the first day, there were 234 accidents, 248 injuries and 25 deaths. The main reason is speed.
The Office of the Basic Education Commission reveals the number of accidents during the 7 dangerous days of Songkran 2024. On the first day, there were 234 accidents, 248 injuries and 25 deaths. The main reason is speed.
Today (12 April 2024) at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. Road Accident Prevention and Reduction CentreSongkran Festival 2024 summary of road accident statistics (7 Dangerous Days of Songkran 2024) As of April 11, 2024, there were 234 accidents, 248 injuries and 25 deaths.
CPDC has coordinated with the provinces to take care of safety on the main and secondary routes. Play in Sangron water, including activity space (zoning) and strictly control behaviors that pose a risk for road accidents, especially speeding, drunk driving, including strict use of safety equipment. Strictly restrict the sale of liquor within certain hours, no sale of liquor to persons below 20 years of age, and increase the frequency of inspections of public buses. Songkran also promotes communal water sports according to Thai traditions. Songkran should continue the tradition as a festival of joy and safety.
Mr Sodinarin Gertsom, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs chaired the ad hoc sub-committee meeting on Center for Prevention and Reduction of Road Accidents throughout the year, it was revealed that some people have come to their hometowns or tourist spots today. But most people are still on their way. Major roads lead to various areas. There will be heavy traffic jam. The Civil Service Commission office has directed the concerned agencies to strictly enforce the traffic laws. It is ready to augment the staff to look after main routes, secondary routes and routes around tourist spots. Strict control over speeding, drunk driving and driving without helmet. Including increasing the frequency of inspections of public buses for not wearing seat belts. and take care of the readiness of drivers, including strict restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages only during certain hours. And alcohol is not sold to anyone under the age of 20.
Children and young adults under the age of 20 who die after drinking and driving. The investigation should be expanded to prosecute those selling it. Permitting local governing bodies to establish public service stations by designating safe areas and promoting alcohol and child consumption. Do not block traffic lanes and distance from the curb. There should be signs, cones or markings indicating service points, especially where there is waterlogging due to wet road surfaces or playing in water. For Songkran water activities area, it should be safe area and free of all kinds of alcoholic drinks (zone), police, military, administrative department and related agencies should jointly take care of safety and provide facility. For people, tourists and citizens
Director General of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department (DPWD) Mr. Saiwat Jundrabong said the Road Accident Prevention and Mitigation Center during the 2024 Songkran Festival. Road accident statistics for 11 April 2024, the first day of the campaign, have been compiled by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and in collaboration with network partner agencies. 'Drive carefully. In 'accident-free Thailand' there were 234 accidents, 248 injuries and 25 deaths.
The top causes of accidents include:
- Speeding: 44.02 percent
- Close-cut face, 20.94 per cent
- Drunk driving is 16.67 percent
Among the vehicles that cause the most accidents are motorcycles, 86.07 percent, mostly occurring on straight roads, 85.90 percent, highway department roads, 47.01 percent, roads in sub-district administrations/villages, 23.50 percent / highest number of accidents 4:01 PM to 5 PM 8.55 per cent till :00 hrs / Injured and dead are in the age group of 20 – 29 years, 16.48 per cent, 1,729 major check posts have been established and 51,203 operational personnel.
The province with the most accidents is Songkhla (11 times). The province with the most injuries is Songkhla (13). The province with the most deaths is Bangkok (3).
Tomorrow (13 April 2024) is Songkran Day. Sayawat said. Songkran water drama will be held for people. The SBP has directed the provinces to intensify the establishment of check posts in communities, roads, sub-district administration bodies and secondary routes leading in and out of villages. To prevent behavior that puts you at risk of road accidents from the start. With strict regulations that bike users should not wear helmets and drive enthusiastically. They also help promote Songkran water sports in accordance with Thai traditions, including checking the safety of motorcycles and dangerously transporting passengers by pouring water over Buddha images and pouring water on the heads of elders. As well as continuing the Songkran tradition as a festival of joy and safety, the Songkran water play with safety in mind.
Public are requested to follow traffic rules strictly. Be kind to those who share the path. Citizens who have experienced or witnessed the accident can report it through the hotline 1784 (24 hours a day) and the line 'Defence Department Incident Report 1784' by adding the line ID @1784DDPM to coordinate immediate assistance.
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