More accidents but deaths well down on 2016

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More accidents but deaths well down on 2016

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

THE DEATH toll on the roads over the first four days of the long Songkran holiday’s “seven dangerous days” was lower than during the same period last year, according to the Road Safety Centre.

 

Between Tuesday and Friday, 226 people were killed in road accidents, compared to 259 during the same period last year.

 

However, the numbers of accidents and injuries were higher. There were 2,385 accidents during the first four days, with 2,457 people injured, the agency announced yesterday.

 

Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said that on Friday alone, 642 accidents claimed the lives of 57 people and saw 664 others injured.

 

After four days of the accident-monitoring period, there were 12 provinces without road deaths and four without injuries related to road accidents.

Chiang Mai became the province with the highest number of road accidents, with 114 over the first four days.

 

Nakhon Ratchasima had the highest death toll with 13 people during the four-day period, Arkhom said, adding that Chiang Mai had the highest number of injured people in road accidents, with 119 people casualties.

 

On Friday, drunk driving remained the biggest cause of accidents, Arkhom said. Drunkenness was attributed to 315 accidents, or 44 per cent of all road mishaps.

 

Meanwhile, authorities impounded 3,460 vehicles and took legal action against some 200,000 people for drunk driving during the first three days of the “seven dangerous” days, a spokeswoman of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) said yesterday.

 

NCPO spokeswoman Colonel Sirichan Ngathong told a press conference that 2,633 motorcycles and 827 four-wheel vehicles were impounded between Wednesday and Friday.

 

She said 110,826 motorcyclists and pillion riders and 91,697 motorists faced legal action during the three-day period.

 

On Friday alone, authorities seized 1,219 motorcycles and took action against 39,759 motorcyclists. They also seized 401 four-wheel vehicles and took action against 30,854 motorists.

 

Yesterday also saw heavy traffic in certain roads as Songkran celebrants returned early to the capital.

 

Roads in Nakhon Sawan leading to Bangkok became jammed with vehicles as people headed back from the North.

 

As congested intersections in Nakhon Sawan, traffic police controlled traffic lights to enable longer green-light intervals for traffic headed to Bangkok.

 

Meanwhile, Bangkok-bound traffic on Phetchkasem Road through Phetchaburi, known as the “gate to the South”, was also heavier yesterday with holidaymakers returning home.

 

The traffic was still flowing but slow at certain spots. Police also temporarily closed U-turn points on Phetchakasem from Khao Yoi district to Cha-am to avoid accidents. Local |officials teamed up with the Army to erect tents for motorists to stop, rest |and receive urgent car services along the way from Khao Yoi to Cha-am.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30312366

 

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-04-16

[khwaibah]

Well down ? BULL SHYT. Last count its -19 to with 2 more days of slaughter to go. Those the wright this crap need to  be educated and not from TAT.

[meatboy]

and who PAYS for all the injured.

[Thechook]

14 fewer deaths isnt actually well down.  How many critically injured in hospital fighting for life and unfortunately may pass away as a result of collisions?

[quadperfect]

It will only take a single pick up to even the tally.

So reading other posts statistics its actually better odds on the road during the festival. Huh

I left the bike in the shop  . Road blocks thats why. They will find a way to get youre 500 bht.

If youre wearing a helmet and you have a license then its rental agreement, or just something they feel like.

Give them any lip and you pay 1000 bht.

This country has a lot going for it. Like the food. But it sure has a lot to learn.

And it sure needs drivers education classes. And alchohalics anonymouse, a few less holidays trash bins and some democracy too. 

[darksidedog]

226 dead is nothing to be proud or happy about. Had the numbers at this point been well under 100, you could say it is an improvement.

One bad accident today and suddenly it is worse than last year. Way too many stupid drivers out there, so the numbers are going to stay horribly high.

[geriatrickid]

2 hours ago, meatboy said:

and who PAYS for all the injured.

An unsuspecting farang who wanders by?

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Before the authorities start patting themselves on the back, let's not forget that between Tuesday and Friday 226 people died on Thailand's roads.

 

226!!!!!

[chainarong]

More accidents,  is that an achievement or an insult to peoples intelligence............................. 

[metisdead]

A post containing an inflammatory  comment has been removed. 

[hocuspocus]

4 hours ago, khwaibah said:

Well down ? BULL SHYT. Last count its -19 to with 2 more days of slaughter to go. Those the wright this crap need to  be educated and not from TAT.

Do those figures elevate Thailand to no.3 or do they stay at no.2

[franklnooner]

Congratulations on another successful campaign!!

[elgordo38]

5 hours ago, meatboy said:

and who PAYS for all the injured.

Apart from the money which your referring to they will bear the scars of Songkran 2017 the rest of their lives. I am of the opinion that death would be preferred rather than a serious injury that impedes the rest of your life that changes life into a daily struggle. A seriously injured person must ask themselves "Was it worth the price?" There is always that after the fact reality that sets in. The piper must be paid by the system of course. How short lived the "joy" is and for a select few endless physical and financial pain. Some of you walking around out there have only a year to live before Songkran 2018 arrives. Then you to will join the statistic column. Enjoy. 

[elgordo38]

2 hours ago, chainarong said:

More accidents,  is that an achievement or an insult to peoples intelligence............................. 

Depends which part of the glass is half full or the glass is half empty crowd you espouse to. 

[NormanW]

Glad I stay inside!!! Totally unnecessary deaths.

I feel for all those families having to pickup the pieces. What a Songkran they'll have. 

[trainman34014]

They spout this crap as if it's some kind of victory.   Whatever the final figures are how can they be believed in a country where lying is second to breathing !

[ChakaKhan]

13 minutes ago, NormanW said:

Glad I stay inside!!! Totally unnecessary deaths.

I feel for all those families having to pickup the pieces. What a Songkran they'll have. 

Im curious as to WHAT and how those families will celebrate NEXT year...

 

Lesson is reapeated until its learned--reminds me of the 3 monkeys--eyes-ears-mouth

[TheFishman1]

U like to know the Real Numbers TIT

[Happyman58]

Lets just forget about the death toll guys Nothing is going to change so just grin and bear it I have come to conclusion that Thias just like dying and nothing is ever going to change it. I have heard that the officals  will be getting medals for a job well done for getting the numbers dying from accidents down from last year Well down fellas

[tandor]

22 hours ago, meatboy said:

and who PAYS for all the injured.

..like all carelessness and reckless acts here...hand-ball it to someone else.

Edited April 16, 2017 by metisdead
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[lvr181]

"......and took action against....."  A 500 baht fine? If so, that would hardly dissuade anyone from being a repeat future offender. But then again will the "action" be more draconian? 

[Jonmarleesco]

More by luck than any kind of judgement. And the week isn't over yet.

[TKDfella]

1 hour ago, Jonmarleesco said:

More by luck than any kind of judgement. And the week isn't over yet.

I feel the same. If the actual accidents are up then the campaign really hasn't worked at all. For the benefit of Thai officials [shouting through cupped hands] It's the accidents that are causing the deaths. If you get the accidents down by at least 50% then you might have something to talk about. If the accidents go up then there is a potential for greater carnage.

AAh, maybe I (we) should waste my (our) breath.

[elgordo38]

4 hours ago, NormanW said:

Glad I stay inside!!! Totally unnecessary deaths.

I feel for all those families having to pickup the pieces. What a Songkran they'll have. 

Almost makes one want to go back in time and watch the Charlie Bronson "Death Wish" series to understand. 

[smudger1951]

There is no doubt that the authorities try to implement safety measures but thais just brush it off. Safety helmet campaigns, not drinking and driving, travelling in back of pickup, safety belt etc. All to no avail. 

[BernieOnTour]

... well, I don't understand, what this Songkran fuss is all about.

 

According to WHO statistics, Thailand had in 2013 24.237 fatal casualties - that's 66.4 per day !

 

So a Songkran day in 2016 (4d at 259 = 64.75) and even more in 2017 (4d at 226 = 56.4) was already less dangerous than an average day in 2013 ?

[FitnessHealthTravel]

Thai authorities measure Road Deaths with the figures from Deaths at the scene not if they die in transit or in Hospital so the figures are always inaccurate. 

[marquis22]

How many booze buses does Thailand need?

 

[slappy]

Just out of curiosity,  you drive a car and you ride a bike. So with the vast majority (70/80%) of accidents involve a motorcyclist. Shouldn't the cause of accidents be drunk riding and not drunk driving. Just Thought.

 

[Artisi]

11 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

Before the authorities start patting themselves on the back, let's not forget that between Tuesday and Friday 226 people died on Thailand's roads.

 

226!!!!!

Yep, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday to be accounted for.