Discussed: 16 Apr 2024 at 04 :00
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As holidaymakers begin to make their way back from their Songkran split, 142 people died and 1,279 were hurt in traffic incidents between April 11 and April 14.
The 1,259 reported traffic fatalities was a reduction from 1,434 reported in the same four-day time at Songkran next year, when there were 168 incidents and 1,433 injury.
The highest number of traffic accidents, 50, and injury, was in Nagon Si Thammarat, which included 54. Bangkok and Roi Et reported the highest suicide burden, with 10 each.
On Sunday only, 317 traffic fatalities resulted in 38 incidents and 311 injury. On that day, Nan had the most accidents ( 14 ) and injuries ( 16 ). The most deaths were reported by Nagon Sawan, with 3 coming from Nakhon.
Some people were beginning to travel back to Bangkok and other local financial hubs, according to Pol Lt Gen Kornchai, associate federal police commander, which increased traffic on some national highways on Sunday.
Ruangsak Suwaree, director-general of the Probation Department, said that from April 11-14 there were 3,890 cases of traffic violations — 96 % of which involved drinking and driving. Bangkok had the most cases of drink-driving at 399, followed by Nonthaburi ( 227 ) and Samut Prakan ( 214 ).
According to UN statistics, 55 people die each day on average from injuries on Thai streets.
Tuesday as part of the Samyan Mitrtown Songkran 2024 celebrations in Pathumwan district, young men donned Ultraman suits. VARUTH HIRUNYATHEB