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As the New Year approaches, the Thai government is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of its roads during this festive period, which often sees an uptick in travel and, unfortunately, traffic accidents. The Interior Ministry, under the leadership of Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, has unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at reducing road accidents and promoting safer driving habits across the nation.

 

This campaign, part of the 2025 plan for accident prevention, seeks to address the most common causes of road accidents in Thailand: speeding, drink driving, and non-compliance with helmet laws. By targeting these critical issues, the plan aims to make Thai roads safer, particularly during times when traffic volume is at its peak.

 

Central to this initiative is an increased awareness campaign directed at motorists. The government plans to implement a series of goals, indicators, and guidelines that relevant agencies can use to effectively prevent and reduce road accidents.

 

The strategy involves enhancing traffic management systems, upgrading road conditions, and ensuring that vehicles are properly maintained to avoid accidents caused by mechanical failure.

 

In anticipation of the upcoming New Year celebrations, the plan includes rigorous screenings of traffic from December 27th to January 5th. This period is earmarked for heightened vigilance on the nation's roads, with specific attention on enforcing laws against dangerous driving practices, especially drink driving, which has been a persistent issue.

Additionally, the Ministry has committed to monitoring entertainment venues to ensure compliance with alcohol licensing laws. They will be checking that these establishments do not serve alcohol to underage patrons, as part of a broader effort to reduce the influence of alcohol on road safety.

 

From December 1st to 19th, the ministry promoted awareness around these initiatives, and from December 20th to January 9th, the focus will be on rigorous implementation of accident reduction measures.

 

These efforts are not only about enforcement but also about educating the public on the importance of road safety and responsible driving.

 

Minister Anutin Charnvirakul emphasized the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders, including law enforcement, road users, and business operators, to ensure the success of this campaign. By working together, the goal is to make the festive season safer for everyone travelling within Thailand.

 

This initiative reflects a broader commitment to improving road safety in Thailand, a nation that, despite its allure as a tourist destination, has long struggled with road traffic incidents. The success of this campaign could serve as a model for ongoing efforts to make Thailand’s roads safer throughout the year, reported The Nation.

 

-- 2024-12-20

 

 

Its that time of year again....   A series of announcements and a 'campaign now' and another as Songkkran approaches. 

 

Meanwhile drink drivers those driving dangerously are generally ignored.. 

 

 

13 minutes ago, webfact said:

From December 1st to 19th, the ministry promoted awareness around these initiatives, and from December 20th to January 9th, the focus will be on rigorous implementation of accident reduction measures.

 

I wonder if these announcements from officials, such as "Avoid Accidents This New Year," will make an appearance. The sheer hubris of assuming that proclamations alone can effect meaningful change is striking.

Is there some reason a yearly "traffic safety plan" can't be launched, and sustained?! 🤬

It is the same as last year, and the years before..... It is the same old song... and the results will be the same...

But hey! This year they will save 10s of thousands.

4 hours ago, webfact said:

As the New Year approaches, the Thai government is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of its roads during this festive period, which often sees an uptick in travel and, unfortunately, traffic accidents.

Please don't DUI again.

4 hours ago, webfact said:

This period is earmarked for heightened vigilance on the nation's roads, with specific attention on enforcing laws against dangerous driving practices, especially drink driving, which has been a persistent issue.

Just say... mandatory one year in prison for DUI.... end of.

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Just say... mandatory one year in prison for DUI.... end of.

The prisons are not big enough 

Literally every thai I know (both men and women) drive home after a nights drinking.

 

good luck locking all them up!!

 

 

6 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

Is there some reason a yearly "traffic safety plan" can't be launched, and sustained?! 🤬

 

 

No will to do so and people ignore them anyway.

 

Here is a novel idea: put a bounty on all people riding bikes without helmets.  For every ticket written and paid, the RTP person who writes it gets 20 baht.  The person writing the most tickets in each province gets 10K

 

Divide bangkok into quarters  so there are more cops looking.

1 hour ago, Hardcastle P said:

The prisons are not big enough 

Army barracks will do equally well.

In 1 week they can't change the driving behavior of the uneducated drivers and incompetent RTP who don't know what and how to fine or punish them... The RTP is too busy on their cellphones and mostly check your tax payment, instead of alcohol check , blacksmoke, licenseplates, lights, or overloaded cars... Besides it should be done 365 days a year instead of only at the holiday season

Quote from the article: "By working together, the goal is to make the festive season safer for everyone travelling within Thailand. "

 

So only the festive season is it? Outside the festive season it will be road carnage as usual.