Traffic crackdown to start as warning phase finishesMarch 31 will be the final day of the "warning-before-fines" period for traffic offences, with full legal enforcement set to begin on April 1, the government said. The stepped-up measures are part of a broader effort to strengthen road safety and reduce fatalities during periods of heavy travel. Deputy government spokeswoman Aiyarin Phanrit said on Thursday that the government continues to treat road safety as a top national priority, particularly during holiday seasons when accident risks rise sharply. From April 1, the RTP will shift to the second phase, with strict enforcement of 10 key traffic offences commonly linked to serious accidents. Statistics from the Road Safety Directing Center show that during the "Seven Dangerous Days" of the 2026 New Year holiday, there were 1,511 accidents, 1,464 injuries and 272 deaths nationwide.

Source: Bangkok Post March 27, 2026 05:47 UTC