Governor Sitthichai Sawatsan presided over the opening ceremony held in front of the new provincial hall, acting in his role as Director of the Provincial Road Safety Center. The event was attended by Deputy Governor Prateep Boriboonrat, provincial disaster management officials, local administrators, military and police officers, district chiefs, and volunteer organizations.
The initiative is part of the nationwide “Safe Driving, Accident-Free Thailand” campaign and will run from April 11 to 17. Five core measures have been introduced to reduce road accidents: administrative management, environmental risk reduction, vehicle safety, safe road user behavior, and post-accident assistance. Authorities will emphasize the prevention of speeding, drunk driving, lack of helmet and seatbelt use, and accidents at pedestrian crossings.
A collaborative approach is being taken, with joint action from public agencies, the private sector, volunteers, and royal volunteer groups. The goal is to minimize casualties and property damage during the holiday.
In 2024, the province recorded 58 road accidents, 9 fatalities, and 55 serious injuries during Songkran. This year’s target is to reduce incidents below 41 accidents, fewer than 5 deaths, and no more than 41 injuries, based on the three-year average.
After the local ceremony, Governor Sitthichai joined a national video conference led by Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to mark the official opening of Thailand’s Songkran road safety campaign.
