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93 Dead, 575 Injured in Two Days of New Year Road Crashes
29 December 2024 A total of 93 fatalities and 575 injuries have been reported across Thailand over the first two days of the New Year’s holiday period, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM). At a press briefing held at 10:30 on 29 December, Chakri Bamrungwong, Inspector-General of the Ministry of Transport, outlined statistics from the national campaign to reduce road crashes during the New Year festivities. On 28 December, the second day of the 10-day safety campaign, there were 269 road crashes resulting in 257 injuries and 38 deaths. The primary cause of accidents was speeding, accounting for 38.29% of incidents, followed by poor visibility (21.56%) and sudden lane changes (19.33%). Motorcycles were involved in 85.4% of accidents, with straight roads accounting for 86.25% of all incidents. Highways saw the most accidents (44.98%), followed by roads in villages and subdistricts (28.25%). Most crashes occurred between 18:01 and 19:00. The majority of victims were aged 40-49, comprising 15.93% of those killed or injured. Authorities have set up 1,770 main checkpoints nationwide, staffed by over 50,000 personnel. Ayutthaya and Chiang Rai provinces reported the highest number of crashes (13 each) on 28 December, while Chiang Rai recorded the most injuries (13). Phang Nga and Nong Bua Lamphu provinces had the highest death toll, with three fatalities each. Over the first two days of the campaign (27-28 December), there have been 592 accidents, 575 injuries, and 93 deaths. Ayutthaya recorded the highest cumulative number of accidents (27) and injuries (24), while Nakhon Si Thammarat had the most fatalities (5). With millions of people travelling over the holiday period, authorities are emphasising strict enforcement of traffic laws, particularly speed limits. Public transport drivers are under increased scrutiny, with checks on their working hours, alcohol consumption, and rest periods at service points. Special attention is being given to crash-prone areas, such as railway crossings, intersections, and roadside parking zones. Additional checkpoints and inspections have been implemented to address driver fatigue, especially on long, straight routes. To further enhance safety, the Ministry of Transport has activated its Traffic Safety Operations Centre, integrating data from 454 CCTV cameras across eight agencies to monitor traffic conditions. Violations, such as speeding or extended driving hours, are flagged to the Department of Land Transport for immediate action. Local authorities, police, military, and volunteers are working together to operate checkpoints, community patrols, and service stations. Efforts include awareness campaigns to discourage dangerous behaviours such as drink-driving, speeding, and neglecting safety equipment. Despite these efforts, the high number of fatalities and injuries underscores the need for ongoing vigilance and stricter measures to ensure safer travel during the holiday season. Related article: -- 2024-12-29 -
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What Movies or TV shows are you watching (2024)
I use this, to watch a bit of a movie to see it I might like before I download M4uHD -
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Should I buy a secondhand Neta V?
So I'm looking for a cheap but reliable car for my wife to drive around town. Currently our Nissan BigM pickup is 27 years old and getting a bit iffy. Seems I can buy a 1 year old Neta V for around 300kbht. Currently looking at a 8 month old one priced at 280kbht, 20k on the clock, no accidents or flooding, but a cracked windscreen was replaced. Not looking to spend much more than this, and it's 150k cash, plus 30 monthly payments of 5kbht, which suits me. Google doesn't seem to have much about them in English, so I wondered what you guys think? -
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Stabbing Incident in Pattaya Leaves Japanese Tourist Dead; Suspect Caught
I used to live in an area of Bangkok that had a lot of nightclubs aimed at the Thai not foreigner market. It was a very common occurrence to see Thai blokes (affluent, not peasant) assaulting their girlfriends in the street. It is part of the culture whether we like it or not. -
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[QUIZ]6 September- Muscle Cars - Trivia and Recognition
I just completed this quiz. My Score 50/100 My Time 76 seconds -
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Jeju Air Flight from Bangkok Skids Off Runway at Muan Airport, 28 Dead
Off topic posts and replies trying to drag road accidents into the topic, stop it please. -
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Introduction to Personal Income Tax in Thailand
Which no-one seems to have mastered. If economists were anywhere near as good as they think they are, they would all be multi-millionaires. -
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Latest developments and discussion of recent events in the Ukraine War
They did not, but they tolerated him, and he was always invited to the top table in world affairs, not any more
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