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During the three days of the New Year festival, there were 146 deaths from road accidents due to speeding and drink driving.

The Center for the Prevention and Reduction of Road Accidents during the New Year Festival 2023 summarizes the cumulative road accident statistics during the 3-day campaign from 29-31 December ’22, with a total of 1,183 accidents, 1,182 injuries Total deaths were 146 people.

Today (January 1), the page “The Prevention and Mitigation of Disasters” (Prevention and Mitigation of Public Disasters) Center for the Prevention and Reduction of Road Accidents during the New Year 2023 has summarized road accident statistics on the 31st of December 2022, 466 accidents, 467 injuries, 59 deaths. Accumulated road accidents during the 3-day campaign (December 29-31, 2022) led to a total of 1,183 accidents, 1,182 injuries and deaths. A total of 146 cases, states without fatalities (No fatalities) There are 18 states where the CCA has overseen and supervised speeding – drunk driving. Emphasizes ongoing measures to ensure travel safety.

Mr. Chotinrin Kerdsom, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Interior As the chairman of the ad hoc sub-committee meeting of the Center for the Prevention and Reduction of Road Accidents throughout the year, he revealed that the Center for the Prevention and Reduction of Road Accidents during the New Year 2023 by the Department of Prevention and Mitigation Disasters and the collaboration of the Network’s partners have drawn up road accident statistics on 31 December 2022, which is the third day of the campaign. “A new way of life driving safely There were 466 accidents resulting in 467 injuries and 59 deaths.

The cause of the highest accidents was speeding 36.70% drink driving 30.04% The vehicles with the most accidents were motorbikes 82.56% most happened on the direct route 80.90% Highways Department Roads 41.2% roads in Sub-Regional Administrative Institutions/village 34.55 per cent The time when the accident was at its highest during 18.01-19.00 hours, 7.74 per cent of those who were injured the most and died. 19.39 per cent were in the age range of 20-29 years Established 1,878 main checkpoints, 56,205 executive officers Inspected 424,745 vehicles A total of 67,203 people were prosecuted 8,497 faster than planned, with the province having the number highest number of accidents: Surat Thani (19 times), the province with the highest number of injuries: Surat Thani (20 people), and the province with the highest number of deaths: Chiang Rai (7 people).

Summary of road accidents accumulated during the 3 days of the campaign (29-31 December ’22) there were a total of 1,183 accidents, 1,182 injuries, and 146 deaths. The state has no deaths. There were 18 provinces (no deaths) The province with the highest cumulative accidents was Surat Thani (42 accidents), the province with the highest cumulative injuries was Sakon Nakhon (46 people), the province with the highest cumulative deaths was Chiang Some (10 people) deceased (No deaths) There are 18 states, but today (January 1, ’23) still celebrates welcoming the New Year. People continue to travel and make merit in various places. Including celebrations and celebrations held in the area, therefore, he has emphasized that states, districts and local government organizations continue to take steps to maintain travel safety. In particular, stricter enforcement of the law for unlicensed drivers, speeders, drink drivers, and motorcyclists who do not wear helmets.

For looking after the safety of using the road in the area. Allow the community checkpoint staff to intensively monitor, inspect and deter people with accident prone behaviors in the area. Including intensive maintenance on secondary routes that connect between villages and areas that people use as a shortcut to the main road to prevent potential road accidents

Mr Buntham Lertsukeekasem, the Director General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (PACC), as the secretary of the Road Safety Guidance Centre, revealed that the CCA has given instructions for strict drunk driving and speeding on the main routes and secondary lines during periods with accident statistics high Regarding the route around the entertainment and carnival venues Organizing a set of patrols to monitor the safety of the people. And he emphasizes that community checkpoints take intensive measures to stop drivers with accident-prone behaviours. Ask people to celebrate the New Year carelessly and to be very careful in accidents that may occur. To start the new year 2023 happy and safe. Finally, if you encounter or witness an accident, you can report the incident through the 24-hour helpline 1784 and “Security Security 1784” Line by adding Friends Line ID @1784DDPM to Contact to provide immediate assistance.

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