The Road Safety Operation Centre reported 51 deaths and 224 injuries from 237 road accidents on 13 April 2026, marking the fourth day of the Songkran holiday safety campaign. Cumulative figures from 10 to 13 April show 755 accidents, 705 injuries and 154 deaths nationwide. Authorities have ordered stricter enforcement measures as travel volumes remain high during the festival period.
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The figures were announced on 14 April 2026 at 10:30 at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. Officials said speeding accounted for 41.77 percent of accidents, followed by drink driving at 27.43 percent. Motorcycles were involved in 70.93 percent of incidents, with most occurring on straight roads and local village routes.
Accidents were most frequent between 15:01 and 18:00, accounting for 20.25 percent of cases. The highest number of casualties occurred among people aged 20 to 29 and 30 to 39, representing 17.82 percent. Chumphon and Chiang Rai recorded the highest number of accidents with 12 cases each, while Chumphon had the most injuries at 13, and Pathum Thani and Loei reported the highest fatalities at four each.
Over the four-day period, Lampang recorded the highest cumulative number of accidents at 33 and injuries at 34. Bangkok had the highest cumulative death toll with eight fatalities, while 22 provinces reported zero deaths. Authorities have instructed all provinces and Bangkok to strictly enforce laws in designated water play zones and during Family Day, including tighter controls on alcohol sales to minors.
Officials warned that large numbers of people are travelling both to celebrate Songkran and returning early to Bangkok to avoid congestion. Agencies have been directed to manage traffic on major routes, especially those under construction, and to set up checkpoints to prevent fatigue-related crashes and rear-end collisions.
Public transport operators have been ordered to ensure vehicle safety and driver readiness, including zero alcohol levels and mandatory rest breaks of at least 30 minutes every four hours. Passengers are also encouraged to report unsafe driver behaviour. Authorities urged motorists to remain alert, take breaks when fatigued, and prioritise safety throughout the holiday period.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now DDPM 14 Apr 2026