The nationwide road safety campaign over the New Year holidays, spanning from December 29 to January 4, experienced a substantial 385 road accidents on its second day alone. These incidents resulted in 404 injuries and claimed 37 lives, according to figures disclosed by Justice Minister Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong and the Road Safety Directing Centre.
Tak, a northern province, reported the highest number of accidents and injuries, both numbering 18. Bangkok, on the other hand, bore the brunt of fatalities, with four deaths. On an encouraging note, 37 provinces did not register any deaths.
Speeding was the primary cause, contributing to 34.55% of the accidents, while 22.60% were due to drunk driving. A startling 85.29% of these accidents involved motorcycles. The majority, or 80.52%, of these accidents occurred on straight roads, with highways…
