Thailand’s Songkran Road Death Toll Reaches 100 After Just Three Days

[newbee2022]

22 minutes ago, UWEB said:

During 2024 Songkran 6 days period  243 people been killed, what is an average of 40/day.

Let's wait for the last count of Songkran.

To get it strait we would have to know the increasing number of cars. 

[newbee2022]

42 minutes ago, UWEB said:

During 2024 Songkran 6 days period  243 people been killed, what is an average of 40/day.

https://www.ceicdata.com/en/indicator/thailand/motor-vehicle-registered

 

More cars....almost same number of fatalities 

[newbee2022]

48 minutes ago, UWEB said:

During 2024 Songkran 6 days period  243 people been killed, what is an average of 40/day.

https://www.reportlinker.com/clp/country/505338/726412

[Gottfrid]

59 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

Why 103.. does the dead make your cock hard ?

No, i´s not about that at all. But, nevermind, you just don´t get it anyway

[Gknrd]

Anyone that has had the pleasure of driving the highways during this Holliday knows what a joy it is to see cars whipping past you on the highway, and driving highway speeds in the turning lane. Like watching a horror movie in real life.

 

[SingAPorn]

Thailand's roads are definately not a safe place any more. Even when it's not the Songkran madness, foreigners need to be aware that they can also get badly beaten up or assaulted on some property dispute or other issue and then find themselves in court. Like it happened to the elderly british couple in Hua Hin. Far better of to choose another country to retire.

[Ralf001]

31 minutes ago, SingAPorn said:

Thailand's roads are definately not a safe place any more. Even when it's not the Songkran madness, foreigners need to be aware that they can also get badly beaten up or assaulted on some property dispute or other issue and then find themselves in court. Like it happened to the elderly british couple in Hua Hin. Far better of to choose another country to retire.

 

Sounds  like Thailand is not for you, why are you still here ?

[KannikaP]

11 hours ago, Don Giovanni said:

another low bar setter.

 

No wonder you live in Thailand.

 

Kobe Don.

What the hell are on...about?

What does my living in Thailand have to do with my reply. Come on, a proper answer, not insults or BS please.

[phil2407]

Officials stressed that the majority of the injuries and deaths were due to risky behaviours, notably not wearing helmets and drink-driving. Authorities are intensifying enforcement by increasing roadside checkpoints, 1,754 have been established nationwide, staffed by over 51,000 personnel and urging local communities to set up neighbourhood patrols and “family checkpoints” to warn and deter reckless drivers.

 

Deputy National Police Chief, Pol. Gen. Kraiboon Suadsong, added that in addition to alcohol, another contributing factor is drowsiness caused by certain medications. He urged provinces to launch awareness campaigns about drugs that may impair driving, including antihistamines, strong painkillers, muscle relaxants, anti-cough and anti-diarrhoea medications, and epilepsy drugs. Drivers, particularly public transport operators, should avoid driving if they are taking any such medicines.
 

& you’re doing what about it? As usual SFA - stern words or tiny fine then on your way! 
when will the police do their job?  (Yeah I can dream) 

never!!! 

[KannikaP]

12 hours ago, Don Giovanni said:

why are you using foul language?

 

that all you're capable of?

 

The Don.

Cock is Fowl language. Better than BS.

[KannikaP]

12 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

https://www.ceicdata.com/en/indicator/thailand/motor-vehicle-registered

 

More cars....almost same number of fatalities 

That is because most fatalities are on motorbikes, straight roads, 4-7pm, youngish men.

[newbee2022]

1 minute ago, KannikaP said:

That is because most fatalities are on motorbikes, straight roads, 4-7pm, youngish men.

Yes, that's right. When we go traveling around we're not on the roads before 9am and not after 4pm. Experience 🙏

[KhunLA]

3 day & 100 dead ... simply proves holiday driving deaths 'on average' daily death count, is safer than the rest of the year 

 

Possibly dated info, as 18+k seems a bit low.  But average of 33 a day, is actually good, sadly 

 

[hughrection]

16 hours ago, Jeff the Chef said:

wound window down

Old truck ??? 🙂

[Jeff the Chef]

2 hours ago, hughrection said:

Old truck ??? 🙂

 

No, Fix On Road Daily, have intermittent electric windows, but will always say "wound window down", its an age thing.

[newbee2022]

6 hours ago, KannikaP said:

That is because most fatalities are on motorbikes, straight roads, 4-7pm, youngish men.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3003627/songkran-road-accidents-and-injuries-pass-1-000

 

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