Deaths from accidents during Songkran decreased by 5 percent.

Security Guard prepares a report to the Cabinet. revealing road accidents during Songkran 11-17 April, the death toll decreased by 5 percent, in line with the set target

Naris Khamnurak, Deputy Minister of Interior Summary of road accidents during the Songkran Festival Between April 11 and 17, there were 2,203 accidents, an increase from 2022, and 2,208 injuries, an increase from the previous year as well. But the overall death toll was 264, down from last year. It meets the target set, which is no more than 5 percent and is prepared to report to the Cabinet today (April 18).

However, the increase in accidents because of the Songkran festival to come back to organize more activities during the Songkran festival, causing more travel to come and go As for the distribution of land title deeds for people to live in, Mr. Naris said he was still moving forward according to the plan. But during the election, government officials were assigned to operate. and after the election will be the one who will give it to the villagers as scheduled in order not to cause problems that may lead to political links Or affect the election

Source: Thai News Agency