Department of Probation closes 7 dangerous days during Songkran 2023, 8,575 cases of drunk driving, Bangkok reigns supreme

575 cases, found that driving while drunk There was an increase of 1,434 cases, representing 20.08 percent.

For a period of 7 days with strict control Nationwide Probation Office Has supported the performance of officials in providing services to people in various locations. by providing services to the public, distributing drinking water, food, energy drinks, beverages, facilitating traffic at public service points, community checkpoints and search checkpoints Total of 562 points Participants include probation volunteer community justice network Probationers and people totaling 12,636 people

Director General of the Department of Probation Emphasizes the probation measures for all offenders who enter the probation process for driving while intoxicated. must pass a screening assessment of alcohol consumption If found to be at high risk of alcohol dependence will be sent for treatment at a hospital under the Ministry of Public Health For offenders at risk of recidivism must undergo intensive rehabilitation in the form of a behavior modification camp for 3 consecutive days and must comply with probation conditions, such as reporting to a probation officer and social service work To realize the effects of drunk driving This is to prevent road accidents. which caused a loss to himself and his family Including creating safety for society in the future

Source: Thai News Agency