Having fewer accidents than roads, rail is safer.
During the five-day Songkran celebration from Tuesday to Saturday (April 11-15), more than 4.7 million passengers traveled securely by train; only one minor mishap was reported.
People Who Were Not Wearing Seat Belts during Songkran Were Responsible for 91% of Serious Injuries
During this year's Songkran festival, there was an increase in significant injuries due to traffic accidents, according to Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, Secretary General of the Thai Public Health Ministry.
Update on the Seven Deadly Days of Songkran Road Accidents
On the second day of the Seven Days of Danger road safety campaign during Songkran, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) recorded a total of 339 road accidents,…
Police are anticipating intense Songkran traffic
According to national police head General Damrongsak Kittiprapas, officers would take action nationally to ease traffic congestion, maintain road safety, and deter criminality during the Songkran festival.
