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Thailand has reported a total of 951 accidents, resulting in 911 injuries and 191 fatalities over five days (April 10th – April 14th) of the Songkran Seven Days of Danger Road campaign which runs from April 10 to 16, 2026.
Provincial statistics show Phrae as the hardest-hit province, recording the highest number of accidents (45 cases) and injuries (47 people). Bangkok, meanwhile, reported the highest death toll with 16 fatalities.
On April 14th, 2026, the fifth day of the nationwide “Safe Driving, Reduce Speed, Prevent Accidents” initiative, authorities recorded 192 accidents, 202 injuries, and 30 fatalities.
Phrae reported the highest number of accidents with 16 and the highest number of injuires, with 18. Pathum Thani saw the highest fatalities, with 3 deaths.
Speeding was the leading cause, accounting for 38.54% of accidents. Drunk driving followed closely at 28.13%, showing ongoing concerns about alcohol consumption during celebrations.
Motorcycles were involved in the majority of crashes (72.88%). Most accidents occurred on straight routes (37.50%), particularly on local roads within villages and subdistricts (30.73%).
The peak accident window was between 3:01 PM and 6:00 PM (23.96%). Victims were predominantly in the 20–29.
In comparison, during the corresponding early Songkran period in 2025 (first four days, April 11–14 or similar), authorities recorded approximately 1,002 accidents, 999–1,002 injuries, and 138–144 fatalities.
For the original version of this article, please visit The Pattaya News.
