Police in Pattaya set up strict checkpoints to reduce accidents during Songkran Festival

171 deaths during Songkran holidays due to speeding and drunk driving

The annual Songkran holiday has once again left a trail of tragedy on Thailand’s roads, with speeding and drunk driving claiming 171 lives and injuring 1,208 people during the first five days of the festive period, from April 11-15, the Bangkok Post reported. Despite officials claiming a decrease from last year’s figures, the human cost […] Source

Thailand Reports 171 Deaths in Five Days of Songkran So Far in Road Safety Campaign

The Pattaya News =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Thailand – A total of 1,216 road accidents, with 1,208 injuries and 171 deaths in five days (April 11th – April 15th), were reported Wednesday (April 16th) by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) during the ‘Seven Days of Road Safety Campaign’ during Songkran (April 11th – April 17th) 2025. The Province with […] Thailand Reports 171 Deaths in Five Days of Songkran So Far in Road Safety Cam…

7 Dangerous Days, Sees Step up in Road Safety Measures for Post-Songkran Travel

Pictures courtesy of DDPM. The Road Safety Centre (ศปถ.) has revised its strategy to manage the return of thousands of holidaymakers heading back to Bangkok and major provinces at the close of the Songkran festival. Authorities have intensified road safety protocols, stepping up inspections on ve...

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Road enforcement will be a key focus of police throughout busy April

Police in Pattaya set up strict checkpoints to reduce accidents during Songkran Festival

Police in Pattaya set up checkpoints to combat drunk driving during the ‘7 Dangerous Days’ of Songkran. PATTAYA, Thailand – Pol. Lt. Col. Phanupong Nimsuwan, the head of the Traffic Police at Pattaya City Police Station, led a team to provide assistance to road users and prevent accidents during the Songkran Festival on April 15. This effort is part of the ongoing “7 Dangerous Days” campaign, aiming to reduce road accidents during the holiday pe…