During the 2024 Songkran Festival at the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department on April 14, Road Accident Prevention and Reduction Center (Songkran Festival) Mr. Vitaya Yamuang, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, as the head of the announcement of the effectiveness of the Center for the Prevention and Reduction of Road Accidents during the 2024 Songkran Festival, he Center for the Prevention and Reduction of Road Accidents during the 2024 Songkran Festival is the Department of Prevention and Public Disaster Mitigation and Cooperation of Network Agencies Road for April 13, 2024 Compiled accident statistics.Third dayCampaign “Drive Safe Accident Free Thailand” 392 accidents, 411 people injured, and 48 people died Most accidents were: Motorcycles 85.50 percent, most occurred on straight roads, 81.63 percent, highway department roads, 35.97 percent, in sub-district administrative bodies/villages. Roads, 30.10 percent accidents 6 to :01-7:00 pm, 9.18 percent 30-39 age group, 18.52% major check posts 51,430 people working Nakhon Si Thammarat and Songkhla (19 times) Songkhla (23) with highest number of deaths Country.
Summary of road accidents accumulated during the 3 days of the campaign (11 – 13 April 2024).Total 936 accidents, total 968 injuries, total 116 deaths. Provinces with no deaths (zero deaths) Among the 28 provinces, the highest number of accidents were Nakhon Si Thammarat and Songkhla (39 times) while the total number of deaths was Bangkok (8).
In many areas, April 14, 2024 is still considered a family day, when people gather to pour water on the heads of elders and respected elders, Mr. Vidhya said. As a result, there will be more road travel between provinces, districts, villages and communities, and social gatherings such as drinking alcohol and playing in the water during Songkran. As a result of the increasing risk of road accidents, CRES has coordinated with provinces to instruct officers at checkpoints and community checkpoints to strictly enforce accident-risk behavior. Drunken driving, speeding and dangerous driving including using safety equipment and carrying passengers in the back of pickup trucks to play in the water during Songkran Increased intensity in maintaining security around Songkran event areas and entertainment venues. including a strict restriction on the sale of liquor only at times specified by law. Also prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages to youths under 20 years of age or to youths under 20 years of age who drink and drive causing accidents and fatalities. The concerned agencies should expedite the investigations and extend the results to the liquor sellers for legal action. It also stressed that the province is looking into the causes of the accident, considering applying the maximum penalty under the law to drivers who commit repeated offences. Steps should be taken to further prevent and reduce such risks.
Mr. Saiyawat Jundrabong, Director General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPA), chaired the meeting of the Special Sub-Committee of the Center for Road Accident Prevention and Mitigation throughout the year. According to the Secretary of the Road Safety Administration Center, it was found that motorcycles are the most accident prone vehicle in the last 3 days (11 – 13 April 2024) from the road accident statistics. Speeding is the main dangerous behavior that causes death and injury. and riding a motorcycle without wearing a helmet, so provinces should plan to set up checkpoints as per the situation, CPDC urged. Emphasis on the functioning of secondary routes, social checkpoints, checkpoints and sorting points. Especially around the traditional Songkran festival sites and important tourist spots in the region. Drink-driving and speeding are especially common among bicyclists to deter drivers who engage in dangerous behavior. including assessing the driver's physical fitness. Also, today is encouraged to spend fun and safe time with family members to prevent drowsy driving.
The Director General of the Public Health Department finally appeals to the public to strictly adhere to traffic laws. Be kind to those who share the path. And play it safe during Songkran Citizens who experience or witness an accident can report it 24 hours a day via hotline 1784 and dial “Defence Department Incident Report 1784” by adding friends' line ID @1784DDPM to coordinate immediate assistance.
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