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Songkran Toll: 71 Dead, 39 Provinces Safe

Songkran Toll: 71 Dead, 39 Provinces Safe

Matichon•General•7d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Songkran festival has resulted in 71 road fatalities within the first two days of observation, with authorities intensifying safety measures.

  • •A total of 71 people have died on Thai roads during the first two days of the Songkran festival (April 10-11).
  • •The provinces of Prachin Buri and Nakhon Sawan have seen a significant increase in fatalities.
  • •Despite the overall toll, 39 provinces have reported zero road deaths during the period.
  • •Authorities are reinforcing safety measures, including strict law enforcement and alcohol sales restrictions, to mitigate further accidents.

Overview

  • •The Songkran road safety campaign commenced on April 10, 2026.
  • •By April 11, 2026, 208 accidents, 185 injuries, and 50 deaths were reported.
  • •The cumulative toll for the first two days (April 10-11) of the campaign stands at 344 accidents, 317 injuries, and 71 deaths.
  • •The Road Safety Center (ศปถ.) has urged provinces and Bangkok to facilitate Songkran water play areas and install warning signs to increase driver caution.
  • •Law enforcement will be strictly applied to individuals exhibiting risky road behavior, with a ban on alcohol sales to those under 20.
  • •The leading causes of accidents are speeding (45.71%) and drunk driving (24.76%).
  • •Motorcycles account for the highest number of vehicles involved in accidents (61%).
  • •Provinces with the highest cumulative fatalities are Prachin Buri and Phitsanulok, each reporting 4 deaths.

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Key Entities

Organization

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM)(กรมป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัย (ปภ.))ℹ️
The organization responsible for announcing road accident statistics during the Songkran festival.
Road Safety Center (RSC)(ศูนย์อำนวยการความปลอดภัยทางถนน (ศปถ.))
The center that provides statistics and implements measures for road safety during the Songkran festival.

Place

Prachin Buri(ปราจีน)ℹ️
A province in Thailand that has seen an increase in road fatalities during Songkran.
Nakhon Sawan(สองแคว)ℹ️
A province in Thailand that has seen an increase in road fatalities during Songkran.
Nakhon Ratchasima(นครราชสีมา)ℹ️
A province with the highest number of fatalities on April 11, 2026.
Phitsanulok(พิษณุโลก)ℹ️
A province with the highest number of fatalities on April 11, 2026 and highest cumulative fatalities.
Lampang(ลำปาง)ℹ️
A province that recorded the highest number of accidents and injuries on April 11, 2026, and highest cumulative injuries.
Nan(น่าน)ℹ️
A province that recorded the highest cumulative number of accidents and injuries.

Person

Dr. Sopon Iamsirithavorn(นายแพทย์โสภณ เอี่ยมศิริถาวร)
Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health and spokesperson for the Songkran road accident statistics.
Mr. Theerapat Katchamat(นายธีรพัฒน์ คัชมาตย์)
Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and Secretary-General of the Road Safety Center.