Songkran road toll at 71 after two daysOne person was killed and another injured in this accident in Lom Sak district, Phetchabun, on Saturday. (Photo: Soonthorn Kongwarakom)Seventy-one people were killed and 317 others injured in traffic accidents during the first two days of the Songkran festival holiday period. Nan and Lampang, both northern provinces, reported to most injured traffic victims, with 17 each. On Saturday alone there were 208 traffic accidents nationwide, causing 50 fatalities and leaving 185 people injured. The Songkran road safety campaign was continuing.

Source: Bangkok Post April 12, 2026 07:09 UTC