Prachuap Khiri Khan road safety measures tightened for Songkran
Prachuap Khiri Khan road safety measures have been stepped up during the Songkran holiday period, with officials urging strict compliance with traffic laws, including helmet use, and warning parents not to allow children to drive without a licence.
The measures were outlined on Sunday morning during a meeting of the provincial Road Safety Operation Centre, held at the provincial hall and chaired by Deputy Governor Phanphat Sittisak. Officials from disaster prevention and mitigation agencies, along with other relevant departments, attended the briefing as part of ongoing efforts to reduce road accidents during the peak travel period.
Figures released at the meeting showed that on 11 April, the second day of the seven-day intensive control period from 10 to 16 April, a total of seven road accidents were recorded across the province. These incidents resulted in six injuries and one fatality.
Motorcycles were involved in the majority of cases, alongside pickup trucks, a motorcycle with a sidecar, and a truck. Accidents were reported in several districts, including Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan, Kui Buri, Bang Saphan, Bang Saphan Noi, and Sam Roi Yot.
Focus on helmet use and high-risk behaviour
The fatality involved a 26-year-old man who died after his motorcycle lost control on Phetkasem Road in Kui Buri district during the early hours of 11 April. Rescue workers located the victim at around 2am. Initial findings suggest the rider fell asleep while driving, causing the crash.
Officials used the case to reinforce warnings about high-risk behaviour on the roads. Authorities are continuing to emphasise the importance of wearing helmets, avoiding drink driving, and not driving against traffic, all of which are common factors in serious accidents.
Prachuap Khiri Khan road safety measures also include increased monitoring and enforcement throughout the Songkran period, which is traditionally one of the busiest and most dangerous times on Thailand’s roads.
Parents and guardians were also reminded of their legal responsibilities. Authorities warned that allowing children to drive without a licence could result in criminal penalties. Under the Child Protection Act, parents may be held accountable if a minor commits an offence, with penalties of up to three months’ imprisonment, a fine of up to 30,000 baht, or both.
Officials said continued cooperation from the public would be key to reducing accidents and ensuring safer travel throughout the remainder of the holiday period.
