The Road Accident Prevention and Reduction Center (RAPRC) summarized the statistics for the 7 Dangerous Days during the Songkran Festival 2026, reporting a cumulative total of 242 deaths and 1,242 accidents. "Speeding" and "motorcycles" remain the highest risk factors, even though overall accidents have decreased compared to the three-year average across all aspects. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transport is intensifying safety measures to ensure seamless travel for people returning to Bangkok.
On 17 Apr 2026 GMT+7, Mr. Phadungsak Sarujikamjornwatana, Inspector General of the Ministry of Transport, announced the performance of the Road Accident Prevention and Reduction Center during the Songkran Festival 2026 campaign. The 7-day cumulative statistics from 10 to 16 April 2026 GMT+7 under the campaign "Safe Driving, Reduce Speed, Reduce Accidents" showed a total of 1,242 accidents, 1,200 injuries, and 242 deaths.
Examining by province revealed that Phrae Province had the highest cumulative number of accidents and injuries at 50 cases, while Bangkok recorded the highest cumulative deaths at 21. However, 10 provinces maintained a"zero death"record, including Nakhon Phanom, Bueng Kan, Pattani, Phang Nga, Rayong, Satun, Samut Songkhram, Sing Buri, Nong Bua Lamphu, and Mae Hong Son.
Overall, performance improved compared to the average Songkran statistics from the past three years: accidents decreased by 35.59%, injuries by 37.53%, and deaths by 9.70%.
On 16 April 2026 GMT+7, the last day of the campaign, there were 123 accidents, 123 injuries, and 17 deaths. The primary causes of accidents remained behavioral, including
motorcycles, accounting for 64.55%. Most incidents occurred on straight roads (87.80%) and mainly on Department of Highways roads (44.72%), followed by local administrative organization or village roads (27.64%). The highest risk periods were 09:01 to 12:00 and 15:01 to 18:00. Additionally, the age group 20-29 years had the highest number of injuries and deaths (22.14%). . (This completes the previous part)
Mr. Phadungsak emphasized that although the 7 Dangerous Days have ended, some citizens and tourists remain in the area. He instructed relevant agencies to continue ensuring safety and strictly enforce laws, especially the Motor Vehicle Accident Victim Protection Act, driver’s license checks, and tight control over public transport and trucks regarding driving hours, passenger limits, and drug testing.
To facilitate return travel, the Ministry of Transport coordinated with related agencies to provide sufficient public transport systems to prevent passenger overcrowding, under the concept "No matter what time you depart, you’ll reach home safely – Smart Travel Songkran 2026." This aims to ensure that the public reaches their destinations safely.
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