Bangkok has racked up the highest fatality rate from road accidents during the first three days of the Songkran festival.
From April 11–13, Chiang Mai saw the most accidents (38) while Bangkok reported the highest number of deaths (9).
Prommin Kantiya, director of the Accident Prevention Network (APN), said speeding was a key factor in the high fatality rate in the capital.
“During the long holidays, motorists in the city tend to travel at high speed,” he said. “Moreover, water-splashing and other fun activities are being organised at more than 40 locations, and Songkran revellers tend to travel to various places. This may increase the chances of accidents.”
Mr Prommin said the number of road accidents was generally expected to be high this year because it is the first large-scale celebration of the Thai New Year in three years since the Covid-19 pandemic…
