(Photo: Prasit Tangprasert)A total of 171 people have been killed and 956 injured in road accidents across Thailand during the first four days of the “seven dangerous days” New Year road safety campaign, with speeding and drink-driving the main causes. The Road Safety Centre reported 187 accidents nationwide on Friday, resulting in 185 injuries and 21 fatalities, Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat said on Saturday. The highest number of injuries and fatalities was among those aged 20–29, at 15.5%, said Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon. The provinces recording the highest number of accidents on Jan 2 were Prachin Buri and Phatthalung, with 10 each. So far this year, Phuket has recorded the highest number of accidents (39) and injuries (43), while Bangkok had the highest death toll, with 14 fatalities.

Source: Bangkok Post January 03, 2026 14:19 UTC