PUBLISHED: 5 Jan 2025 at 13: 57
In total, 393 persons died in 2, 322 traffic fatalities in Thailand between December 27 and January 4. Bangkok experienced the most fatalities during the vacation season.
A more 2, 251 people were injured during the nine-day New Year go time, Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council, said on Sunday.
The highest number of traffic fatalities, 86, and the most injured people, 95, were recorded in the southern province of Surat Thani while the highest mortality, 24, were recorded in Bangkok, he said.
On Jan 4 ( Saturday ) alone, there were 169 traffic accidents, 23 fatalities and 164 injured people. Speeding was the most popular cause, with riders involved in 84 % of the incidents, Mr Danucha said.
Saharat Wongsakulwiwat, assistant director-general of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, said officials were campaigning for highway protection during New Year holiday vacation for 10 weeks from Dec 27 to Jan 5.
He advised drivers to take safety precautions on Sunday when returning from their careers in Bangkok and other regions.