At 9:30 a.m. on December 31, 2023 at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPWD), Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice, as chairman of the press conference of the Road Accident Prevention and Mitigation Center during New Year Festival 2024 revealed that the Center for the Prevention and Reduction of Road Accidents during the New Year Festival 2024 by the Department of Public Health and the cooperation of network agencies has compiled daily road accident statistics. Dec. 30, 2023, which is the second day of the “Drive Safely” campaign. Thailand without accidents” results are as follows. There were 385 accidents, 404 injuries, and 37 deaths. The causes of the highest number of accidents include speeding (34.55 percent), drinking and driving (22.60 percent). Vehicles that cause the highest number of accidents include motorcycles (85.29 percent), most occurring on straight routes (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 included the period 18.01 – 19.00 hrs., 9.61 percent, highest number of injuries and deaths. Age range 20 – 29 years, 20.63 percent, 1,774 main checkpoints established, 51,408 personnel working. The province with the most accidents is Tak (18 times). The province with the most injuries is Tak (18 people). The province with the most people The highest death toll was Bangkok (4 cases).
The Minister of Justice further said that the accumulated road accidents during the 2 days of the campaign (29 – 30 Dec. 2023) were summarized. There were total accidents. 724 time injured person together 739 person deceased together 71 List Provinces with 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)
The Minister of Justice said that in addition to setting up community checkpoints (data at 6:00 a.m.), the number of community checkpoints was 6,921, with measures to prevent and reduce risky behavior. 1,740 people were found drinking and driving. The province with the highest prevention measures was Surin Province with 331 people.
As for not wearing seat belts, 8,452 people, the province with the highest preventive measures was Ubon Ratchathani Province, 727 people. As for not wearing seat belts, 21,253 people, the province with the highest preventive measures was Ubon Ratchathani Province, 2,808 people. As for safety, Conditions of vehicles: 2,746 people. The province with the highest measures to prevent and suppress was Ubon Ratchathani Province, 1,369 people, and cell phone use while driving, 836 people. The province with the highest measures to prevent, was Chaiyaphum Province, 170 people.
Pol.Col. Thawee added 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 has coordinated with the provinces, police, military, government, and volunteers in the area to increase patrols and especially look after 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 checking the driver’s alcohol level. Including publicizing measures to reduce road accidents and punishment according to the law.
Mr. Chaiwat Junthirapong, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPWD), as Secretary of the Road Safety Administration Center, revealed that today is the end of the old year 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. So that people will be safe and happy during the 2024 New Year Festival. Finally, for people who have experienced or witnessed an accident, they can report the accident via the hotline 1784 24 hours a day and the line “Security Department receives accident reports 1784” by adding friends. Line ID @1784DDPM to coordinate further assistance immediately.
2023-12-31 03:27:00
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