On Dec 30 alone, a total of 73 people were killed and 688 injured in 649 road accidents nationwide. Most accidents involved motorcycles (78.77%), followed by pickup trucks (8.07%), said Pol Maj Gen Ekkarak, citing a report from the Road Safety Directing Centre. The highest number of road accidents over the past three days - 62 - was reported in Chiang Mai. Si Sa Ket recorded the highest number of deaths - nine - while Buri Ram had the highest number of injuries - 69. Twenty-one provinces reported zero deaths and injuries, said Pol Maj Gen Ekkarat.

Source: Bangkok Post December 31, 2017 07:18 UTC