Kill 463 during Thai 'dangerous days'

bangkok - In Thailand hundreds of traffic fatalities have fallen again during the 'seven most dangerous days' around the turn of the year. Also according to the authorities almost 4000 people were injured by accidents...

From 27 December to 2 January, a total of 3791 accidents were reported, resulting in 463 deaths. That is more than last year when 423 road users did not survive the dangerous days. The main cause of accidents was excessive alcohol consumption by drivers again this year, followed by speeding offenses.