On Day 2 of the "7 Dangerous Days," there were 53 additional deaths, with a total of 469 accidents, 452 injuries, and 86 fatalities overall.
At 10:15 on 1 Jan 2026 at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), the Road Safety Operation Center (RSOC), Mr. Theerapat Kachamat, Director-General of DDPM and secretary of the RSOC committee, and spokesperson for the New Year 2026 Road Accident Prevention and Reduction Center, reported that on 31 Dec 2025—the second day of the "Drive Safely, Slow Down, Reduce Accidents" campaign—there were 271 accidents, 262 injured, and 53 deaths.
The leading causes of accidents were speeding at 40.96% and drunk driving at 27.31%. Motorcycles were involved in the highest percentage of accidents at 74.44%, mostly occurring on straight routes (82.29%). Regarding locations, 39.48% occurred on Department of Highways roads and 32.47% on subdistrict or village roads. The peak accident time was between 18:01 and 21:00, accounting for 18.82%. The age group with the highest injuries and fatalities was 40-49 years old at 17.46%.
The province with the most accidents was Phetchaburi (12 incidents). The highest number of injured persons was reported in Phayao and Surat Thani provinces (12 each). The provinces with the highest fatalities were Nakhon Ratchasima and Suphan Buri (4 deaths each).
Summarizing the accumulated road accidents over the two days of the campaign (30–31 Dec 2025), there were 469 accidents, 452 injuries, and 86 deaths. Phetchaburi province had the highest cumulative accidents (19 incidents). Phuket had the highest number of cumulative injuries (20 persons). Bangkok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Pathum Thani, and Suphan Buri each recorded the highest cumulative fatalities with 5 deaths. Thirty-six provinces reported zero fatalities.
However, on 1 Jan 2026, still during New Year celebrations, some people continued traveling for tourism and merit-making activities, causing heavy traffic on main and secondary roads connecting provinces. The RSOC coordinated with provincial, district, local administrative organizations, and related agencies to ensure safety and facilitate travel. Law enforcement officers were stationed continuously along various routes, especially secondary roads linking villages and districts, which residents use as shortcuts to main roads. Strict measures targeted risky behaviors such as speeding, drunk driving, and not using safety equipment, especially not wearing helmets while riding motorcycles.
Data from 31 Dec 2025 showed that speeding, drunk driving, and neglecting safety equipment remain the main causes of road accidents leading to injuries and deaths. Evaluations of driver readiness were also conducted to prevent accidents caused by speeding and drowsiness.
Mr. Theerapat added that the RSOC has emphasized strict enforcement against risky behaviors like speeding and drunk driving on main and secondary roads during peak accident times. Community checkpoints are urged to take proactive measures to deter risky driving, especially among motorcyclists, encouraging helmet use and discouraging reckless and dangerous driving. Preparedness for accident victim assistance and public communication encouraging drivers to facilitate traffic flow are also priorities to allow authorities quick access to accident sites and rapid victim transport.
It is expected that some people will begin returning home today. The public is urged to be physically prepared, avoid driving when sleepy, and refrain from speeding. Everyone is reminded to celebrate the New Year carefully, increasing vigilance against possible hazards, especially fires, and to maintain good physical condition for safe driving, ensuring a happy and safe start to 2026.
Finally, anyone involved in or witnessing an accident can report incidents via the 24-hour hotline 1784 or the Line "DDPM Incident Reporting 1784" by adding the Line ID @1784DDPM to coordinate prompt assistance.