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Thailand Increases Safety for Songkran's Seven Dangerous Days

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Thailand has inaugurated its "seven dangerous days" road safety initiative for Songkran 2026, enhancing accident prevention efforts as millions embark on their holiday travels. The campaign runs from April 11 to 17, 2026, under the slogan “Drive safely, slow down, reduce accidents.” This period aims to mitigate the heightened risk of road incidents, as noted by Theerapat Katchamat, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.

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Songkran is a major travel time, with increased journeys as people visit home provinces and partake in national celebrations, significantly raising accident risks. In response, the Road Accident Prevention and Reduction Centre for Songkran 2026 has planned intensified safety measures starting April 11-17. An opening ceremony is set for April 10, followed by daily subcommittee meetings and press briefings up to April 16, concluding with a campaign summary on April 17.

Authorities have tasked all relevant agencies with implementing five critical measures: effective management and administration, reducing environmental and vehicular risks, promoting safe behavior, and providing post-accident support. The government targets a 5% reduction in accidents, fatalities, and hospital admissions compared to the three-year average. A parallel reduction in major accidents and immediate fatalities is also sought. Monitoring will focus on risky behaviors like drink-driving, speeding, and failure to use safety equipment.

This annual initiative reflects Thailand's commitment to reducing road casualties during the busy Songkran festival, a time traditionally associated with increased traffic and heightened accident risks.

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Same Same every year with the price of fuel hopefully there wont be so many idiots on the roads

4 minutes ago, ozz1 said:

Same Same every year with the price of fuel hopefully there wont be so many idiots on the roads

Lowering Diesel by 4 Baht today is a different signal.

Outside of those seven days, you're on your own!

So this old chestnut gets another airing . . .

I've looked at the figures closely in prior years and it's apparent that road deaths in the 'seven dangerous days' are not in fact higher than the average of the other 358 days !

Maybe because excessive traffic volumes means much of the travel is at MUCH reduced safer speeds.

As for the Police enforcing more traffic laws - pigs might fly !

When Songkran is over - do the sums !

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