Thirty-four people died in 307 road accidents nationwide on Sunday, the fifth of the seven deadly days, increasing the holiday traffic death toll to 263, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department director-general Boontham Lertsukheekasem said on Monday.
Another 311 people were injured in the 307 accidents, raising the total number of injured to 2,198. Speeding was a major factor in 34% of the accidents and drink-driving in 29%.
He said 81% involved motorcycles and 8% pickups, the next highest group.
Trang in the South reported the most accidents (12). The most deaths were recorded in Bangkok and Udon Thani, with 3 each. Kanchanaburi in the West registered…
