No deaths in the first day of Songkran ‘seven days of danger’ in Phuket

[webfact]

No deaths in the first day of Songkran ‘seven days of danger’ in Phuket

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHOTO: Newshawk Phuket

 

 

As reports are tallied for the first full day (April 11) of the ‘Seven Days of Danger’ Songkran road and marine safety campaign, no deaths were reported but five people were injured on the island.

 

According to statistics issued by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Phuket the island saw 4 road accidents on Day One of the campaign, resulting in 5 injuries but no deaths.

 

Of the 5 injured, two were Chinese tourists and one was a Swedish tourist while the other 2 were Thai.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/no-deaths-in-the-first-day-of-songkran-seven-days-of-danger-in-phuket

 

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[madmitch]

Just 4 accidents in one day? This is surely a record low for Phuket. The Songkran measures must be working!????

 

 

[iamariva1957]

Wait for it... seen 6 already and I am in Tak right now. No one in white sheets at the scenes... but hospital counts are not in yet.

[stevenl]

I think the songkran police tent at Kata viewpoint is not even active yet.

[LivinginKata]

9 minutes ago, iamariva1957 said:

Wait for it... seen 6 already and I am in Tak right now. No one in white sheets at the scenes... but hospital counts are not in yet.

 

But this report is about Phuket ..... not about all Thailand

[batata]

18 minutes ago, webfact said:

No deaths in the first day of Songkran

not YET....let's wait for the full reports,

[ezzra]

Trust that the drunk, speeding, and the careless drivers will make up for it shortfall with plenty of bodies to spare...

[LivinginKata]

1 hour ago, LivinginKata said:

 

But this report is about Phuket ..... not about all Thailand

 

Across Thailand, a total of 75 people were killed and 2,562 injured on the first of the Seven Days of Danger yesterday (April 11), according to the website for the national road-safety agency ThaiRSC.
Read more at https://www.thephuketnews.com/zero-deaths-reported-in-phuket-on-first-day-of-seven-days-of-danger-71069.php#Ls3ytedF7yuptKki.99

[ebean001]

I think it was reported a lot fewer people celebrating this year.

[ChipButty]

Let's hope it stays that way 

[Langsuan Man]

2 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Let's hope it stays that way 

Don't worry Phuket, you have plenty of time to catch up with the rest of Thailand 

[Prairieboy]

What about the two chickens killed by the motorcyclists?

[Prairieboy]

20 hours ago, LivinginKata said:

 

Across Thailand, a total of 75 people were killed and 2,562 injured on the first of the Seven Days of Danger yesterday (April 11), according to the website for the national road-safety agency ThaiRSC.
Read more at https://www.thephuketnews.com/zero-deaths-reported-in-phuket-on-first-day-of-seven-days-of-danger-71069.php#Ls3ytedF7yuptKki.99

Bangkok post reports only 46 deaths.  Who to believe?

 

[Odysseus123]

15 minutes ago, Prairieboy said:

Bangkok post reports only 46 deaths.  Who to believe?

 

The higher figure.

Outside the bubble 70-80 deaths per day is still about the average.

[Road Warrior]

sure Thai drivers will soon alter this !!!!