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Thailand Reports 20 Deaths on the First Day of Songkran Seven Days of Danger Road Campaign

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Thailand –

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), has reported 135 accidents, resulting in 132 injuries and 20 fatalities on the first day (April 10th) of the Songkran Seven Days of Danger Road campaign which runs from April 10 to 16, 2026.

Key Findings

  • Primary causes of accidents:
    • Speeding – 37.78%
    • Sudden lane cutting – 22.96%
  • Vehicles most involved:
    • Motorcycles – 70.49%
  • Accident locations:
    • Straight roads – 78.52%
    • Highways – 48.15%
    • Local roads (subdistrict/village) – 20.74%
  • Peak accident time:
    • 3:01 PM – 6:00 PM (21.48%)
  • Most affected age group:
    • 60–69 years (18.42%)
  • Provincial breakdown:
    • Highest number of accidents: Trang and Songkhla (8 each)
    • Highest injuries: Trang (9)
    • Highest fatalities: Prachinburi and Songkhla (2 each)
    • 59 provinces reported zero deaths.

Goong Nang Suksawat
Goong Nang is a News Translator who has worked professionally for multiple news organizations in Thailand for more than nine years and has worked with The Pattaya News for seven years. Specializes primarily in local news for Phuket, Pattaya, and also some national news, with emphasis on translation between Thai to English and working as an intermediary between reporters and English-speaking writers. Originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat, but lives in Phuket and Krabi except when commuting between the three.
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