The Road Safety Directing Centre reported 20 deaths and 132 injuries from 135 road accidents nationwide on 10 April 2026, the first day of the Songkran road safety campaign. Authorities warned of heavy traffic on major routes as people travel to provinces for the holiday, increasing risks of congestion and collisions. Officials have intensified law enforcement and safety measures across both main and secondary roads.
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The figures were announced on 11 April at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. Police General Samran Nuanma, Deputy National Police Chief, said the campaign “Drive Safely, Slow Down, Reduce Accidents” had begun with strict enforcement targeting high-risk behaviours. Speeding accounted for 37.78 percent of accidents, followed by sudden lane cutting at 22.96 percent.
Motorcycles were involved in 70.49 percent of incidents, with most crashes occurring on straight roads (78.52 percent). National highways accounted for 48.15 percent of accidents, while local and village roads made up 20.74 percent. The highest number of accidents occurred between 15:01 and 18:00, representing 21.48 percent of cases, and the most affected age group was 60 to 69 years at 18.42 percent.
Trang and Songkhla recorded the highest number of accidents, with eight each, while Trang also had the most injuries at nine. Prachinburi and Songkhla reported the highest fatalities, with two deaths each. A total of 59 provinces recorded zero deaths.
Authorities have coordinated with provincial offices and Bangkok officials to manage traffic flow, deploy checkpoints, and enforce laws targeting offences such as drink driving, speeding, not wearing helmets or seatbelts, illegal overtaking, and mobile phone use while driving. Community and family checkpoints have also been activated to monitor and warn high-risk individuals at the local level.
Additional measures include vehicle inspections, checks on drivers’ alcohol levels, and crackdowns on illegal passenger transport services. Officials have also urged transport operators to ensure drivers are drug-free and do not exceed passenger limits.
Separately, the Department of Probation reported 436 cases entering probation on 10 April, including 353 drink driving cases (81 percent), 80 drug-related driving cases (18.3 percent), and three reckless driving cases. Chiang Mai recorded the highest number of drink driving cases at 74, followed by Samut Prakan with 54 and Bangkok with 43.
Authorities highlighted ongoing public awareness campaigns, community service activities, and monitoring efforts to reduce road risks. Weather conditions, including extreme heat in upper Thailand and possible storms in the south, were also flagged as contributing factors to driver fatigue and accident risk.
The DDPM reported that officials expect traffic to remain heavy throughout the Songkran period and have urged drivers to rest if fatigued and ensure vehicles are roadworthy. Emergency hotlines, including 1669, 1584, 1356, and 1784, remain available 24 hours a day.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now DDPM 11 Apr 2026