A total of 373 people were killed and more than 4,000 injured in road accidents nationwide during the seven-day Songkran festival, which ended on Thursday.
Interior permanent secretary Wichai Srikwan said 3,977 road accidents across the country were recorded between April 10-16 - the seven-day period considered dangerous for road users during the Songkran holidays. That was 266 fewer accidents than last year.
Mr Wichai said fatalities have risen to 373, five more than last year, while 4,332 people were injured, 471 less than the previous year.
During the seven-day period, Chiang Rai recorded the highest number of accidents (145) as well as the highest number of injuries (164) while Chiang Mai recorded the most deaths (14).
In seven provinces, no fatalities from road accidents were recorded - Trat, Chachoengsao, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Sakon Nakhon, Nan, and Yala.
On Thursday alone, the last day of the period, 343 road accidents were recorded, and 52 deaths. Suphan Buri had the highest number of accidents (13).
The main causes of accidents were driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding, and over 80% of all accidents involved motorcycles. !!.
Source: The Bangkok Post 20th April 2009
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