2024-04-16 13:32:00
Dr. Chonnan Srikaew, Minister of Public Health, along with Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health Press conference summarizing the results of the operations of the Road Accident Prevention and Reduction Center. During the Songkran Festival 2024, from 11 – 15 April, there were 1,564 cumulative accidents with 14,621 cumulative injuries, a decrease of 1.37 percent from 2023. Of these, 1,593 persons had to be hospitalized, a decrease. 8.29 percent, while the cumulative death toll was 206, a decrease of 2.74 percent from the previous year. The three provinces with the highest number of cumulative deaths were Bangkok and Chiang Rai with 13 deaths, Roi Et with 12 deaths, and Nakhon Ratchasima with 10 deaths.
The causes of accidents were still speeding (43.19 percent), drinking alcohol (23.92 percent), and cutting too close (15.28 percent). It was found that 31.88 percent of the incidents occurred on secondary roads in sub-district administrative organizations or villages. The community therefore plays an important role in helping to screen people who are intoxicated. During these 5 days, they were able to prevent 9,144 drunk people from driving on the road. In addition, it was found that 100% of car/motorcycle drivers 66.29 Not wearing a seat belt/not wearing a helmet. This causes more serious injuries when an accident occurs.
Dr. Chonnan further said that during the 16th – 17th of April, people began returning to work as usual. Traffic is therefore more dense. coupled with the extremely hot weather It easily causes fatigue while driving. and there is a high chance of opiates Therefore, before traveling, you should check the condition of your car and prepare your body. By getting enough sleep Do not drink alcohol or use drugs that make you drowsy. While driving, if you feel tired or sleepy Please park and rest at the public service point and then continue on. Including strictly following traffic rules. Always wear a helmet/seat belt whether traveling near or far. and if a person is found injured in an accident or emergency illness You can call for help at the free hotline 1669 24 hours a day.
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