Songkran 69: Fatalities Down 18%, Passengers Over 7.8M

Thansettakij•Economy•6h ago

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Thailand's Ministry of Transport reported a significant decrease in road fatalities and a substantial increase in public transport usage during the 2026 Songkran festival.

•The Ministry of Transport's Department of Operation and Safety reported on the Songkran 2026 travel period.
•Fatalities on the land transport network decreased by 18% compared to the previous year.
•Over 7.8 million people used public transport services during the festival.
•Speeding was the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 63%.

Overview

•Between April 10 - April 12, 2026, the Ministry of Transport monitored travel during the Songkran festival.
•During Songkran 2026, the land transport network experienced 535 accidents, resulting in 488 injuries and 75 fatalities.
•Road fatalities decreased by 18% compared to the same period in 2025, resulting in fewer casualties.
•The total number of public transport passengers reached 7,817,280, a decrease of 0.11% from the previous year.
•Speeding was the main cause of accidents, with 339 incidents due to excessive speed, making up 63% of all accidents.
•Pickup trucks/4-wheel trucks were involved in the highest number of accidents at 314 vehicles.
•The transport ministry inspected 222 public bus stations and rest stops, checking 47,159 buses with no defects found.
•The Ministry of Transport confirmed readiness in implementing comprehensive measures for convenience and safety throughout the Songkran festival to ensure smooth and safe travel.

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Key Entities

Organization

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The government organization responsible for overseeing transportation in Thailand, which reported on Songkran festival travel safety and statistics.

Operation Center for Transport Safety(ศูนย์ปฏิบัติการความปลอดภัยคมนาคม)

A unit under the Ministry of Transport that compiled and released data on travel safety during the Songkran festival.