Thailand’s Deputy Interior Minister says road deaths during Songkran have reduced by 20% compared to last year, during the first 4 days between April 11-17 (aka. Seven Deadly Days). The first 4days saw 1,195 road accidents, with 157 deaths, and 1,185 people injured. Last year there were 1,795 road accidents, with 192 people killed, and 1,818 injured, during the same 4 days.
Officials across the country have been ramping up road safety campaigns and protocols during Thailand’s infamous “Seven Deadly Days”. Last week, a police major general said drink drivers caught between April 11-17 would likely be jailed without suspension if convicted.
Phuket police set up 11 checkpoints around the island to catch anyone drunk driving or driving dangerously and to help anyone in need. Phuket Governor Narong Woonsiew’s goal for this year’s Songkran was to have zero casualties during…
