PM not satisfied with Songkran road accidents toll

23 Sept 04:09 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Songkran holiday road accident toll, despite a slight decrease in casualties compared to previous years.
He urged motorists to take personal responsibility by strictly obeying traffic laws, refraining from drunk driving, and consistently wearing crash helmets.
Official reports confirmed 348 deaths and 3,176 injuries from 3,068 road accidents during the six-day Songkran period (April 11-16), primarily caused by drunk driving and speeding.
Chiang Mai recorded the highest number of accidents, while Nakhon Ratchasima and Udon Thani shared the highest death toll, with only five out of 77 provinces reporting no fatalities.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.