Songkran Drunk Driving Cases: 1,613 accumulated over 3 days

MGR Online•Society•12h ago

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Over 1,600 drunk driving cases were reported and placed under probation during the three-day Songkran period, with Chiang Mai, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan recording the highest numbers.

•Over 1,600 drunk driving cases were accumulated during the first three days of Songkran (April 10-12, 2026).
•Chiang Mai, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan led in the number of drunk driving cases.
•The Department of Probation is actively monitoring the situation and implementing safety measures for a secure Songkran.

Overview

•On April 12, 2026, 140 probation cases were processed due to court closures in many areas.
•1,613 drunk driving cases were accumulated during the three-day period of April 10-12, 2026, forming 92.2% of total cases.
•Chiang Mai recorded the highest number of drunk driving cases with 246.
•The Department of Probation is coordinating with networks to involve probation volunteers in social service activities.
•Probation volunteers participated in community service at 35 public service points, totaling 663 participants.
•17 participants helped improve the landscaping at frequently accident-prone spots.
•214 participants attended training on traffic laws and the dangers of alcohol.
•10 participants monitored driver behavior via real-time CCTV cameras.

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Key Quotes

R.O.T.C. Piya Rakskul

""Probation cares, join in creating a safe society, reducing road accidents.""

“คุมประพฤติห่วงใย ร่วมสร้างสังคมปลอดภัย ลดอุบัติเหตุทางถนน”

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Probation(กรมคุมประพฤติ)

The organization responsible for monitoring and managing probation cases, particularly for drunk driving during Songkran.

Person

R.O.T.C. Piya Rakskul(ร.ต.อ.ปิยะ รักสกุล)

Director-General of the Department of Probation who provided statistics and emphasized safety measures.

Place

Chiang Mai(เชียงใหม่)ℹ️

The province that reported the highest number of drunk driving cases during Songkran.

Nonthaburi(นนทบุรี)ℹ️

A province that recorded a high number of drunk driving cases during Songkran.

Samut Prakan(สมุทรปราการ)ℹ️

A province that reported the third-highest number of drunk driving cases during Songkran.

Timeline

2026

The Gregorian calendar year in which the Songkran festival and related probation statistics occurred.

April 12, 2026(12 เม.ย.69)

The specific date for which probation statistics were released by the Department of Probation.

April 10 - 12(10 - 12 เม.ย.)

The three-day period during Songkran for which cumulative case statistics were compiled.