Road deaths continue unabated – another 396 since the start of February

INN reported that 396 people have died at the scene of accidents since the start of February.

Quoting the head of the Anti Drink Driving Foundation Dr Thaejing Siripanich they said that 33 people died on Saturday.

This brought the total since January 1st to 1,243 dead.

Thaivisa notes that the figure is expected to rise significantly when those who succumb to injuries in hospitals is added to the figures and districts that report late announce their figures.

Experience shows that the figure could be up to double what is reported as “death at the scene”.

Thai Visa / INN

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