4 days of Songkran, 917 accidents, 119 deaths, 996 injuries
Revealing statistics of accidents on the road network during Songkran 11-14 April, it was found that there were 917 incidents, with 119 deaths and 996 injuries. "Driving too fast" stood as one of the highest causes of accidents, 60%.
Mr. Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Minister of Transport , revealed accident statistics on the Ministry of Transport's road network on April 14, 67. There were 181 accidents, a decrease of 36.11% compared to the same period last year and a decrease of 21.64% compared to April 13, 67. There were 208 injuries, a decrease of 9.17% compared to the same period last year and a decrease of 21.80% compared to April 13, 67. There were also 208 fatalities, a decrease of 36.11% compared to the same period last year and a decrease of 32.35% compared to April 13, 67.
Overall, losses have decreased continuously due to the strict performance of every department. To want to provide convenience and safety to the people. Including the aim to reduce accidents, injuries and deaths.
The cause of most accidents is on the road. Motorcycle type Next was a 4-wheeled pickup truck. The driver of the vehicle did not respect traffic laws and drove faster than the legal limit. causing accidents and losses
While accident statistics accumulated for 4 days (11-14 April 67), there were a total of 917 incidents, with 119 deaths and 996 injuries.
The most common suspected cause was speeding, with 552 incidents, representing 60%.
The vehicle most frequently involved in accidents was the motorcycle, with 497 incidents.
The area with the highest number of accidents was straight roads, with 657 incidents, representing 72%.
The province with the highest number of deaths is Nakhon Ratchasima, with 8 people.
The province with the highest number of incidents was Bangkok, with 45 cases.
Compared to the same period last year, accidents increased by 4%, fatalities decreased by 4%, and injuries increased by 4%.
Regarding the rail network, there was one accident resulting in one injury and no fatalities.
There were no reported accidents on the waterway or air networks.
For the overall picture of public transport during the Songkran Festival 2567, accumulated over 4 days (11-14 April 67), there is a volume of travel by public transport within the country and between countries that can adequately support the needs of the people at the level of 10,478,277 people. /trip increased by 7.22% from the same period of 2566, with the domestic public transportation system using the rail system having the highest service use of 45.16%.
As for the domestic public transportation systems with the highest number of users in each region, they are:
1. Central Region, Air Travel (Outbound): 172,144 people/flight
2. Southern Region, by road: 124,593 people/trip
3. Northeastern Region (Isan): By road, 142,074 people/trip.
4. Northern Region: By road, 85,675 people/trip and...
5. Eastern Region, by road: 71,776 people/trip.
while traffic entering and leaving Bangkok On the 10 main highway routes, there were 3,983,236 vehicles, an increase of 1.72% from the same period last year. Travel within Bangkok On the expressway, there were 5,680,678 vehicles, a decrease of 2.70%.
As for the inspection of the readiness of public buses at checkpoints, rest stops and 221 stops, 56,136 vehicles were inspected, 8 vehicles were found to be defective and 8 vehicles were ordered to be replaced. 56,136 operators were examined, but no alcohol was found. or addictive things
For the train, 295 workers were checked for readiness, but no alcohol was found. or addictive things and inspecting the readiness of 168 ports/rafts, inspecting 3,583 boats, found defects in 8 boats, and banned and compared all 8 boats with fines, and inspected 5,161 workers, no alcohol was found. or addictive things
It is expected that people will gradually return to Bangkok. From today which was emphasized to all agencies under the Ministry Still strictly controlling measures for convenience and safety in traveling. and prepare the public transportation system, including buses, trains, boats, and airplanes. There must be enough for the amount of passengers. and has efficient management It is easily accessible, convenient, fast, and safe. No delays, no stranded passengers, no overcharges, and no passengers left behind.
along with reminding the Department of Highways and the Department of Rural Roads Explore electrical lighting and traffic lights always ready for use For the safety of road users Including officers stationed at public service points along the route. To be ready to facilitate travel on the return trip to be flexible.
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