He also called on police to strictly enforce drink-driving laws. The major causes of accidents are speeding (40.7%) and cutting off other vehicles (24.5%). But on Jan 1 alone, 57.7% of fatalities were caused by drink-driving.
Meanwhile, in Sing Buri, governor Chalothorn Phakhoat revealed that 16 road accidents occurred in the province during the previous long holidays. There were 18 injuries but no fatalities.