时间:2025-04-26 18:28:02 来源:网络整理编辑:焦點
Thailand suffered a record high of 397 deaths in the first six days of its New Year's festival of So
Thailand suffered a record high of 397 deaths in the first six days of its New Year's festival of Songkran, the Thai transport minister, Arkhom Termpittayapaisit, said on Sunday.
The death toll represents a 30% rise over last year's count across the weeklong festival, with Sunday still unaccounted for during the minister's press conference. A total of 3,104 traffic collisions had occurred, resulting in 3,271 people seriously injured.
SEE ALSO:Thailand literally wants to send drunk drivers to the morgueMost of the deaths were caused by speeding and drink driving, and the vast majority of accidents involved motorcycles, at over 80%, the ministry said. Thailand has one of the highest motorcycle ownership rates in the world, at 87% of households, according to Pew Research Center figures.
The Thai city of Chiangmai logged the highest accident rate of 158, and Nakhon Ratchasima had the most deaths, at 18.
Additionally, police rounded up 110,090 people at safety checkpoints, for offences ranging from being intoxicated to not wearing appropriate safety gear while on the road.
But it seems that the actual number of injuries may be far greater than what the transport department says, depending on who you ask. The Bangkok Posthas pointed out that official figures coming from different state departments have varied greatly; the public health ministry recorded 25,516 people being treated at public hospitals -- far higher than the 3,271 figure.
The Songkran festival begins officially on Apr. 13 every year, but the celebrations often start days before. The festivities are perhaps best known worldwide for water fights out on the streets, which brings hordes of tourists to Thai cities armed with water guns.
This is a slice of what Songkran chaos looks like:
View this post on Instagram
View this post on Instagram
View this post on Instagram
View this post on Instagram
View this post on Instagram
Tweet may have been deleted
Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.
The five guys who climbed Australia's highest mountain, in swimwear2025-04-26 18:04
NFL+ streaming service review: Worth the cost or stick to TV?2025-04-26 18:01
'The Midnight Club's Christopher Pike Easter eggs explained2025-04-26 17:51
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for October 82025-04-26 17:32
Florida hurricane forecast remains uncertain, but trends in state's favor2025-04-26 16:58
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for October 82025-04-26 16:43
'Midnights' lyrics that are just so Taylor Swift2025-04-26 16:41
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for October 202025-04-26 16:22
Metallica to seek and destroy your eardrums with new album this fall2025-04-26 15:57
It worked! NASA DART mission successfully moved a 5252025-04-26 15:50
Despite IOC ban, Rio crowds get their political messages across2025-04-26 18:23
'Midnights' lyrics that are just so Taylor Swift2025-04-26 18:14
'House of the Dragon' episode 8: Viserys' last words to Alicent, explained2025-04-26 18:00
‘Armageddon Time’ review: James Gray's white guilt manifesto2025-04-26 17:51
Slack goes down again, prompting anxiety everywhere2025-04-26 17:45
‘Armageddon Time’ review: James Gray's white guilt manifesto2025-04-26 17:39
‘Armageddon Time’ review: James Gray's white guilt manifesto2025-04-26 17:21
Bumble partners up with 'Ted Lasso' to bring Bantr to life2025-04-26 17:16
This 'sh*tpost' bot makes terrible memes so you don't have to2025-04-26 16:33
Hearing aids can now be sold over the counter in the U.S.2025-04-26 16:12