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Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Statement summarizing road accident statistics for 30 December 2023, the second day of the campaign (29 – 30 December 2023).
By Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice As chairman of the press conference of the Center for the Prevention and Reduction of Road Accidents during the 2024 New Year Festival, it was revealed that on December 30, there were 385 accidents, 404 injuries and 37 deaths.
The causes of the highest number of accidents were speeding (34.55 percent), drinking and driving (22.60 percent). The vehicles causing the highest number of accidents were motorcycles (85.29 percent), most occurring on straight roads (80.52 percent), Department of Highways roads (38.44 percent), roads in Subdistrict Administrative Organizations. /village 35.32 percent. The time period with the highest number of accidents is from 6:01 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 9.61 percent.
Highest number of injured and dead 20.63 percent were in the age range of 20 – 29 years, 1,774 main checkpoints were established, and 51,408 personnel worked. The province with the highest number of accidents was Tak (18 times). The province with the highest number of injuries was Tak (18 people). The highest death toll was Bangkok (4 cases).
Summary of accumulated road accidents during the 2 days of the campaign (29 – 30 December 2023). There were a total of 724 accidents, a total of 739 people injured, a total of 71 deaths, and the province had no deaths. (Zero deaths) There are 37 provinces. The province with the highest cumulative number of accidents is Khon Kaen (31 times). The province with the highest number of cumulative injuries is Khon Kaen and Tak (30 people per province). The province with the highest number of cumulative deaths is Bangkok. and Prachinburi (5 cases per province)
Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong also said that today most people will be in the area. And there is a celebration to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new year with family and friends. including celebrations at New Year’s venues This may increase the risk factor for road accidents from drinking and driving. Especially the community routes in and out of the village. to enter the main road Ready to strictly control routes around tourist attractions, places of worship, entertainment venues, and New Year festival venues to be consistent with periods of high risk of accidents.
The Road Safety Administration Center coordinates with the provinces, police, military, government, and volunteers in the area. Increase the patrol force to take extra care of the safety of citizens and tourists. Strictly control drinking and driving behavior Driving faster than the legal limit Not wearing a seat belt and not wearing a safety helmet Including increasing intensity in setting up checkpoints at community checkpoints on secondary routes. Routes into and out of communities and villages To prevent behavior that risks road accidents
Including strict restrictions on shops selling alcoholic beverages. Especially among children and youth under 20 years of age and hawking in the event venue. Along with measuring the driver’s alcohol level. Including publicizing measures to reduce road accidents and punishment according to the law.
As for Mr. Chaiwat Junthirapong, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPA), as secretary of the Road Safety Administration Center. Further revealed that Today is New Year’s Eve and welcoming the new year. Many areas hold events and parties. The Road Safety Administration Center has instructed provinces to intensify the establishment of community checkpoints on secondary routes. Routes into and out of the community, roads, subdistrict administrative organizations and villages To prevent behavior that risks road accidents Especially drinking and driving and speeding, along with strict regulations on motorcycle users to wear helmets and not to drive in a spirited and dangerous manner. along with instructing local agencies to watch out for fires from setting off fireworks and firecrackers. To ensure that people are safe and happy during the 2024 New Year Festival.
Finally, for citizens who have experienced or witnessed an accident, they can report the incident via the hotline 1784 24 hours a day and Line “Security Department receives incident report 1784” by adding friends Line ID: @1784DDPM in order to coordinate and provide immediate assistance.
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2023-12-31 04:40:00
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