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.
he said, is risky behaviour: driving over the speed limit, cutting off other vehicles, running traffic lights, drink-driving and not wearing safety belts.