CCP reports outlining 7 dangerous days during the Songkran Festival. A total of 2,203 accidents resulted in 264 deaths and 2,208 injuries.
The Center for the Prevention and Reduction of Road Accidents during the Songkran Festival reports a summary of 7 dangerous days only on April 17, 2023, which is the last day of the campaign. "New way of life drive safely There were 183 accidents, resulting in 16 deaths and 202 injuries.
The highest causes of accidents were driving too fast, followed by sudden cuts. The most accident-prone vehicles are motorcycles. As for the overall picture of accidents accumulated between 11-17 April 2023, there were 2,203 accidents, 264 deaths, 2,208 injuries. The province with the highest cumulative accidents was Chiang Rai 68 times, the province with the highest cumulative injuries was Nakhon Si Thammarat, 70 people, and Nakhon Si Thammarat province. with the highest cumulative death toll, including Bangkok, 22 people.
Source: Thai News Agency