Songkran 2014: Fewer dead, more injured
Fewer dead, more injured. That is the balance of the 'seven dangerous days' so far. Yesterday's figures are still missing, but the trend is clear. Two bus accidents and a taxi accident made Thursday a black day.
Vacationers return home; now 248 road fatalities
After five of the 'seven dangerous days', the number of road fatalities is 248, eight fewer than last year. Holidaymakers returned from their hometowns yesterday, leading to crowds at Mor Chit bus station in Bangkok.
News from Thailand – April 16, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• After four 'dangerous days': 204 road fatalities, 2.142 injured
• 10,1 million baht Montblanc watch stolen
• Bats are worth millions to the rice crop
Although the number of road deaths in the first three of the 'seven dangerous days' is lower than last year, the Ministry of Health calls the death toll 'worrying'. The emergency number is called far too little, as a result of which rapid assistance is not provided.
Songkran 2014: Water, foam, baby powder and road deaths
Thailand celebrated the first day of Songkran yesterday. Exuberant in some places, traditional in others. And like every year, traffic claimed its fair share of casualties. After two of the 'seven dangerous days', the death toll stands at 102.
News from Thailand – April 13, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Army kills seven drug smugglers; 700.000 speed pills intercepted
• Heavy storm wreaks havoc in Phayao and Lampang
• Day 1 of 7 dangerous days: 39 killed, 402 injured
Songkran: an exuberant party with a black edge
Last year, 373 Thais died in traffic with Songkran. Why can't we make it less, Spectrum, the Sunday supplement of the Bangkok Post, wonders.
News from Thailand – January 4, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• The most important news is in two other postings
• Victim of the Singapore subway accident will not receive a penny
• Seven dangerous days: 366 dead, 3.345 injured
News from Thailand – December 30, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• After two of the 'seven dangerous days' 86 killed and 885 injured
• Demonstrators are still blocking registration in the South
• Another attack on guards protest location, now with fireworks
News from Thailand – December 29, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Own political party for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender)
• Holiday trip started; 39 road fatalities on Friday
• Bangkok Post is pessimistic: Thaksin doesn't even have to listen
Thailand in top 3 highest number of road deaths in the world
The chance of being involved in a fatal traffic accident in Thailand is the highest in the world in all but two countries.
News from Thailand – April 19, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• 'The seven dangerous days': 321 dead and 3.040 injured in traffic
• Amnesty proposal gets priority in parliament
• Gold price falls to lowest level in 2 years; shops are closing
News from Thailand – April 18, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• After six of the 'seven dangerous days' 285 road fatalities and 2.783 injured
• Marine rescues 455 stranded tourists from Koh Ta Chai
• Thai flag flies over disputed 4,6 square km at Preah Vihear
News from Thailand – April 17, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• After 5 of the 'seven dangerous days' 255 road fatalities and 2.439 injured
• Truckers switch to minivans
• Russian tourists move to Khao Lak, Krabi and Koh Samui
With 26.000 road deaths per year, Thailand ranks sixth among the countries with the most road casualties in the world, writes The Nation.
News from Thailand – January 3, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• After six dangerous days: 332 dead, 3.037 injured in traffic
• Underwear factory closed, employees know nothing
• Rapists of Russian women arrested
News from Thailand – January 2, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• King Bhumibol calls for compassion in New Year's speech
• After 5 'dangerous days': 254 dead and 2.454 injured in traffic
• Australian (21) jumps from 8th floor of hotel