Thailand –
The Department of Probation told TPN media that a total of 6,405 cases entered the probation system during the seven-day Songkran campaign (April 11th – April 17th). This marks a 12.63% decrease from last year’s figure of 7,388 cases. The majority of these offenses—6,100 cases, or 95.27%—involved drunk driving, demonstrating the continued prevalence of impaired driving during holiday festivities.
Other infractions included reckless driving (6 cases, 0.09%), street racing (2 cases, 0.03%), and driving under the influence of drugs (297 cases, 4.64%). While the overall statistics show improvement, authorities added that drunk driving remains a serious issue, particularly in key urban centers.
Bangkok recorded the highest number of drunk driving offenses with 406 cases, followed by Samut Prakan (351 cases) and Chiang Mai (302 cases). Despite the nationwide drop in drunk driving incidents, these provinces remain areas of concern due to their high traffic volume and nightlife culture.
In addition to legal consequences, authorities have employed electronic monitoring (EM) devices to track repeat offenders. On the final day of the crackdown, 15 individuals were ordered to wear EM bracelets, bringing the total number for the entire week to 52 individuals. This technology allows law enforcement agencies to monitor offenders around the clock via the Electronic Monitoring Control Center (EMCC).
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