Over 3,200 found guilty of traffic violations in first four Songkran ‘dangerous days’
Over 3,200 people were found guilty of traffic violations during the first 4 Songkran days, with most cases involving drunk driving and placed on probation.
Courts in Bangkok and across the provinces have found 3,297 individuals guilty of traffic law violations during the first four days of the seven “dangerous days” of Songkran, placing them on probation, the Department of Probation (DOP) chief said on Tuesday.
DOP Director-General Suriya Singhakomol stated that the convictions stemmed from traffic offences committed between 11 and 14 April, and all offenders have been placed under probationary supervision.
Electronic Monitoring Ordered for Repeat Offenders
Suriya added that 25 individuals were ordered by the courts to wear electronic monitoring (EM) bracelets as part of their probation.
Drunk Driving Cases Drop from Last Year
He noted that the number of drink-driving cases this year decreased by 432 cases compared to the same period last Songkran, although he did not specify the total number.
This year, the highest number of drink-driving cases by province were:
- Bangkok: 295 cases
- Nonthaburi: 242 cases
- Samut Prakan: 226 cases
Monday Sees Highest Daily Figures
On Monday (14 April) alone, 1,718 individuals were placed on probation after being found guilty of traffic violations. Of these, 1,674 cases were related to drink-driving. Additionally, 15 offenders received EM bracelets.
Probation Officers Engage in Public Safety Education
Suriya said provincial DOP offices have deployed staff to monitor and support traffic police, focusing on identifying speeding motorists and motorcyclists during the Songkran holidays. Those placed on probation are also being educated on the dangers of speeding and reckless driving.
