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Crash course: Phuket cracks down on deadly Songkran road chaos

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Crash course: Phuket cracks down on deadly Songkran road chaosLegacyPhuket officials are racing to prevent road carnage ahead of the Songkran festival, launching a major crackdown to curb drink-driving, reckless rentals, and helmet-free bikers. At a high-stakes meeting yesterday, April 2, Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong led a panel of officials, including newly appointed disaster chief Wichit Sutthaso, to hammer out life-saving strategies. Wi…

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ASEAN NOW formerly Thai Visa Forum

Phuket Gears Up for Safe Songkran with Crackdown on Road Dangers

Picture of Songkran celebrations in Phuket last year courtesy of Aleenta As the Songkran festival approaches, Phuket officials are taking urgent steps to prevent road accidents, targeting drink-driving, reckless rentals, and helmet-less bikers. At a crucial meeting on 2nd April, led by Vice Governor Adul Chuthong and disaster chief Wichit Sutthaso, strategies for heightened safety were discussed. Statistics from past years revealed alarm…

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