UPDATE: Road death toll now 332 | Bangkok Post: breakingnews

UPDATE: Road death toll now 332

Published: 2 Jan 2013 at 12.24
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A total 332 were killed and 3,037 injured in road accidents throughout the country over the first six days of the “seven dangerous days”, Anusorn Kaewkangwan, deputy director general of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department, said on Wednesday.

Nakhon Pathom province had the highest number of deaths with 16, followed by Chiang Mai (14) and Bangkok (13). Chiang Mai recorded the highest number of road accidents at 123, said Mr Anusorn.

Trat is the only province that had no reports of road accidents or casualties, he added.

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bluebottle
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Discussion 6 : 02 Jan 2013 at 14.266
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And they are encouraging more cars on the road.It would appear they need to start with some basics in road sense. These figures are a disaster and a disgrace.
Still in the vehicle theme and the tax rebate the UK had a similar scheme but the big difference was you had to trade in an old inefficient banger for which you were paid 1000 pounds when you bought the new one plus you had to have owned the old car for 12 months..I think that makes more sense than how it has been handled here.
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Discussion 5 : 02 Jan 2013 at 13.435
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Apart from the dispair the effected families have to go trough, what is the estimated public spending on injuries, payments settlements and court cases?
Staggering i would imagine.
If a fraction of these cost would be spend on Lasw enFORCEment, it would be money well spent.
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Discussion 4 : 02 Jan 2013 at 13.354
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"Major causes of road accidents were drunk driving (46.90%), not wearing a safety helmet (24.96%), and fast driving (20.45%)"
Major cause of road accidents is stupid and reckless driving (99%)

I drove back from Isaan yesterday. These ... drivers even blocked the "third" lane (for some 5 minutes saving) and ambulances and police cannot drive through in case of accidents. So clever! Wonder how many die because of this practice.
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Discussion 3 : 02 Jan 2013 at 13.133
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So over 90% of these accidents were totally avoidable....Not wearing a safety helmet though is not a 'cause' of accidents but resultant injuries are far worse.Thais are very blase about this rule and local police rarely enforce it..eg Samui..
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Discussion 2 : 02 Jan 2013 at 13.032
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Why is "...not wearing a safety helmet (24.96%)" listed as a cause of road accidents? Not wearing a helmet in a road accident will RESULT in an increased likelihood of more serious injuries or death. I agree that the not-wearing-a-helmet issue is a serious one, but to list it as a cause is a misrepresentation of true cause and effect.
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Discussion 1 : 02 Jan 2013 at 12.561
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So much for cutting road deaths by 15%. Another failed Seven Days campaign from the Thai Government.
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