The Ministry of Transport gives a New Year’s gift for 2024 to Thai people using motorways, expressways, and parking at 3 airports for free, extending electric train and bus service hours on countdown night until 2 a.m., decorating beautiful lights around Bhumibol Bridge 1-2 and Maha Jessada Bridge. The spectacular Dinthra Memorial welcomes the New Year from 29 Dec. 2023 – 2 Jan. 2024 between 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. M.T.1 opens the Center for Road Accident Prevention and Reduction during the 2024 New Year Festival. Emphasize that governors of every province are implementing 3 strict control measures. Raising the level of prevention and reducing accidents for citizens during the New Year period.
The Ministry of Transport gives New Year’s gifts in 2024 to Thai people returning to their hometowns. or traveling Conveniently and safely. On December 27, Mr. Suriya Jungrungruangkit, Minister of Transport, revealed that during the New Year festival the ministry takes care of people to travel. Go home and travel happily, including convenience and safety by allowing the use of intercity expressways. (Motorway) Expressway and free electric train include Motorway No. 7 (Bangkok – Ban Chang) Motorway No. 9 (Kanchanaphisek Road or Outer Ring Road) open for free service on the expressway (Expressway) Burapha Withi (Bang Na – Chonburi) from On 28 Dec. ’23 at 12:01 a.m. – 3 Jan. ’24 at 12:00 a.m., Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway. (Expressway Stage 1) Si Rat (Expressway Stage 2) Udon Ratthaya (Bang Pa-in-Pak Kret) from 31 Dec. ’23 at 12:01 a.m. – 1 Jan. ’24 at 12:00 a.m. In addition, there is a discount. Don Mueang Tollway toll fee of 5% will be given to those who purchase a toll coupon. Between January-June 2024 and a 20% discount on bus fares on all routes for those who book bus tickets through the bus station’s online channel traveling between 18-22 Dec. 2023 and 4- 8 Jan. 2024
Mr. Suriya also said that In order to help drain the car Reduce traffic congestion when traveling out of Bangkok. The Highway Department has opened free use of Motorway No. 6 Bang Pa-in – Nakhon Ratchasima. Pak Chong District – Thang Liang Nakhon Ratchasima City, distance 77 km, from 28 Dec. 2023 at 12:01 a.m. onwards until the system collects The toll will be completed. To ease traffic on Highway No. 2 (Mitraphap Road), Motorway No. 6 will be open for entry and exit at 4 points: on Mittraphap Road in the Pak Chong and Sikhiu districts, on the ring road around Nakhon Ratchasima, in the Kham Thale So district, and in the connecting area. with the Nakhon Ratchasima bypass on the west side It also opened for trial use of Motorway No. 81 Bang Yai – Kanchanaburi. From the western Nakhon Pathom toll gate area to Kanchanaburi checkpoint. (Project end point) Distance 51 km. Between 27 Dec. 2023 at 4:30 p.m. – 3 Jan. 2024 at 12:00 a.m. Free. It will take only 30 minutes to travel on the said route in and out. 2 points: Nakhon Pathom Checkpoint on the west side and the project end checkpoint at Tha Muang District, Kanchanaburi Province.
The Transport Minister added that for Bangkok and surrounding areas, the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has also extended bus operating hours in Bangkok. On the route, pass the venues for New Year’s prayers and countdown events such as Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkhalaram, Wat Saket, Sanam Luang, Wat Benchamabophit. Central World, Icon Siam, Mega Bangna, Asiatique, Seacon Square, etc. For those who will travel by electric train, the time has been extended. Providing service for the Blue, Purple, Yellow, and Red lines until 2:00 a.m. on January 1, 2024, including the opening of the EMV Contactless card service that connects between the Purple Line and the Red Line to pay shared fares for 2 lines. Maximum not exceeding 20 baht, including the opening of the southern double track train service. From Ban Khu Bua Station, Ratchaburi Province to Saphli Station, Chumphon Province, free parking at Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and Phuket airports.
Mr. Suriya also said that As for water tourist attractions, the landscape has been improved and lights decorated around Bhumibol Bridge 1 and 2 and Maha Jesadabodin Thanusorn Bridge to welcome the New Year from 29 Dec. 2023 – 2 Jan. 24 between From 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., including organizing a boat trip to pay homage to 9 temples along the Chao Phraya River on December 27 to enhance the prosperity of the people’s lives.
On the same day, at the meeting room of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPWH), Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, presided over the opening of the Center for the Prevention and Mitigation of Road Accidents during the New Year Festival 2024, with Mr. Suthipong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior including senior executives of the ministry, representatives of relevant agencies network partners It is a remote meeting via online system (Webex) to the Road Safety Administration Center. All provinces There is a provincial governor. head of office Prevent and alleviate disasters in the province head of government agency and relevant officials join in listening
Mr. Anutin said Please help campaign and protect citizens who have returned to their hometowns. and tourists to have maximum safety The government is concerned. Don’t want to cause loss of life. and public property There is a policy for the agency. All relevant sectors carry out campaigns to prevent and reduce road accidents continuously throughout the year. Especially during the New Year Festival when many people return to their hometowns and travel. In the past, during the New Year Festival there were often higher numbers of injuries and deaths from road accidents than usual. That is why we Everyone must work together as one team. To make the reduction of accidents during the New Year festival have concrete results. Therefore, a center to prevent and reduce road accidents during the 2024 New Year festival has been established in order for the campaign to achieve the set goal of reducing accidents to a minimum. Help make the New Year festival Every year is a festival of happiness and warmth. Allowing all Thai people to return to live with their families. Close friends and friends with joy and peace of mind, free from dangerous situations. Most accidents are from drinking and driving. The goal is to have no losses. We ask the governor, in his capacity as the director of the provincial road safety center, to use his position as provincial governor and CEO to integrate with network partners, police, soldiers, doctors, volunteer citizens. Help campaign to reduce accidents as much as possible. If you drink and drive or violate the law Must take action Severely punished according to law
Mr. Anutin said Ask the administrative center Provincial road safety Carry out the following measures: 1. Integrate relevant agencies to enforce strict law Serious and continuous Emphasis is placed on reducing the risky behaviors that cause the highest road accidents, including drinking and driving and driving faster than the legal limit. Set up checkpoints in high-risk areas. or where accidents occur frequently Prepare tools to facilitate traffic and mobility of travel. 2. Involve local government organizations, localities, volunteers, and citizens. Use the community checkpoint/family checkpoint mechanism. Watch out for and warn people whose behavior risks causing road accidents. 3. Prepare to help victims. Both hospitals Medical personnel, volunteers, rescue workers, vehicles, and communication systems are ready to work. If there is an accident or emergency, call the hotline 1669 for help 24 hours a day.
As for the public service during the New Year 2024 of the Royal Thai Police, on the same day Pol. Maj. Gen. Somporn Phulkasem, Director of Public Relations, revealed that during the New Year 2024 festival, the Royal Thai Police launched a campaign to prevent Reduce road accidents To reduce losses from Road accidents are kept to a minimum. The Information Division has therefore organized a project to produce advertising and public relations media. Campaign to reduce road accidents during the New Year Festival 2024
By producing a 1-minute public relations clip to campaign for safe driving, “The Undertaker” series, featuring “Nek Naruephon”, the lead actor from the movie “The Undertaker”, who came out to warn people through online channels. Public relations media inside Bangkok Apiwat Central Station and inside the Airport Rail Link train. Smart screens in the area Intersections and traffic booths at various points It is believed that it will be a way to help remind people who travel or Gather together during the New Year festival and be aware of safety.
While Pol. Maj. Gen. Surachet Bundit, commander of the Traffic Police, as a working group of the Center for Prevention and Suppression of Driving without Consideration of Safety or the Distress of Others Road racing and other related offences. The Royal Thai Police has revealed the case of the arrest and prosecution of “Tong Muang Thai” who rode a big bike doing a wheelie show. On Highway No. 7 heading to Chonburi Province, which is trending on social media. The court ordered the confiscated big bike to be seized, fined 2,400 baht and ordered to be imprisoned for 1 month. The prison sentence is suspended for 2 years. It was near the New Year festival with many holidays in a row. There are many people returning to their hometowns. As a result, there may be gatherings, car races, or driving causing distress to the people. Police are ready to provide safety and assistance. Strictly convenient traffic for the people who Travel back to your hometown Including preventing and preventing Violating the law, enforcing laws to reduce accidents They will work throughout the festival, without holidays. Report any incidents at the hotline 191 or 1599 24 hours a day.
As for the atmosphere of traveling back to your hometown Long holiday at the end of the old year Welcoming the New Year of the people on the afternoon of December 27th, it was found that some people Starting to travel home Or go traveling throughout the year, for example on Road No. 304 at the traffic light at Kabin Buri intersection. Heading into Nakhon Ratchasima province, there is a congestion of vehicles and it continues to increase. Most of those traveling home found that Traveled from Chonburi Province, Rayong Province, because industrial factory employees in the eastern region have begun to stop work. There was also a 6-vehicle crash before reaching the intersection. Kabinburi traffic signals One person was injured. Less than 1 km apart, several cars collided with each other. As a result, traffic was obstructed in both lanes and heavy traffic jams increased several kilometers long. Until the evening of December 27, traffic on Route 304 increased in density and began to accumulate for a period of time, stopping. Steady, alternating according to traffic lights It is expected that during the night of December 27, there will be a double increase in traffic.
At the area of the Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) or Mo Chit Mai, Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Pol. Gen. Kitirat Phanphet, Deputy Commander of the Police, along with police from the 2nd Royal Thai Police, Traffic Division, Royal Thai Police. S.O.P., military inspectorate force Department of Land Transport officials and volunteers Totaling more than a hundred officers Join together to mobilize to eliminate crimes and facilitate traffic. Taking care of the safety of tourists during the 2024 New Year Festival after the ceremony was completed, Mr. Krairiksh Arunchai, Executive Vice President of Transportation Company Limited (Bus), stated that on December 28 there would be a volume of passengers traveling. Most returned to their hometowns. There are 70,000 people who have reserved travel tickets in advance, not including passengers who will come to buy tickets at the station. As for the number of passengers traveling out of the provinces this year, it has started to become lively since Sunday, December 24, with as many as 40,000 passengers, almost half more than last year.
Meanwhile, traffic conditions along Highway No. 1 (Phahon Yothin) are headed to the northern region in Nakhon Sawan Province. Throughout the evening of Dec. 27, there was an increase in vehicle congestion as some people returned to their hometowns and traveled during the New Year festival. As a result, the area at the foot of Dechatiwong Bridge Mueang Nakhon Sawan District There is a lot of traffic and people have to stop at traffic lights. At the Dechatiwong intersection, it caused alternating slowdowns and stops and when passing the red light intersection until reaching the Sawan Park intersection. The car must slow down again. Because the same light signal is used at that point, while Highway 117 Nakhon Sawan-Phitsanulok There is a lot of traffic. Nakhon Sawan traffic police have prepared themselves. Stationed at intersections and intersections on main routes. To facilitate road users on the route to the northern region, allowing for more fluid traffic.
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