Extra road safety: Phuket’s ‘7 Dangerous Days’ extended to 10

[snoop1130]

Photo courtesy of The Phuket News

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

In a bid to curb road carnage this new year, Phuket officials are going all out. The long-standing “7 Dangerous Days” campaign will stretch to a full 10 days this year, running from December 27 to January 5, marking the most extended safety crackdown yet.

 

The decision was confirmed during a meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall on Wednesday, December 18, where top brass from key government agencies gathered to tackle the island’s accident hotspots.

 

Vice Governor Adul made his campaign clear to motorists, tourists, and residents.

 

“Strict law enforcement is crucial to address speeding, drunk driving, and the failure to wear helmets.”

 

High-risk zones, especially along the infamous Thep Krasattri Road (Route 402), are getting laser-focused attention. Police are preparing checkpoints, revamping accident reporting systems, and ensuring road conditions are flood-free and safe. The aim? Safer roads for locals and tourists.

 

 

Notably absent from this year’s agenda was any mention of driving without a licence, once a key focus. For decades, this violation accounted for the lion’s share of fines during the campaign. However, the shift in strategy targets the top 10 accident-causing behaviours, leaving unlicenced driving in the rearview mirror.

 

Other measures include cracking down on unsafe public buses and rental cars, integrating accident data for better analysis, and ramping up public awareness campaigns.

 

Officials are also deploying 24-hour emergency systems and family checkpoints to bolster support during the campaign period, reported The Phuket News.

 

Interestingly, the meeting also confirmed the traditional seven-day safety focus will remain for Songkran 2025, from April 11 to 17.

 

Both campaigns will spotlight management systems, road risk reduction, and public education to meet Phuket’s ultimate goal: to save lives and protect property during Thailand’s key festivals.

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-12-20

 

 

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In a bid to curb road carnage this new year, Phuket officials are going all out. The long-standing “7 Dangerous Days” campaign will stretch to a full 10 days this year, running from December 27 to January 5, marking the most extended safety crackdown yet.

So 3 extra days of "please don't DUI" ?

[RichardColeman]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The long-standing “7 Dangerous Days” campaign will stretch to a full 10 365 days this year

There corrected

[mdr224]

The police there must work so hard, cant put forth the same effort every day of the year

[NE1]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

“Strict law enforcement is crucial to address speeding, drunk driving, and the failure to wear helmets.”

For 10 days.

Wow , them Police must be exhausted , actually doing their job for 10 days straight.

[john donson]

hahaha... just extending the days... nothing else done...

 

the other 350 something days, no need to enforce anything but the usual bribe collections