Carnage On Thailand's Roads Continues As Figures Show 8000 Have Died In 2017 So Far

Figures released by the "Don't Drive Drunk Foundation" suggest that people in Thailand are not taking on board the many campaigns, which aim to save lives.

Unofficial figures claim that almost 8,000 people have been killed on the roads of Thailand in the first eight months of the year, which if true, is a horrendous problem for the Kingdom.

This means the average death toll on the roads in Thailand is around 1000 per month, which is an unacceptable figure.

In the first six months of 2017, deaths recorded on the streets of Thailand are up by 1404, compared to the same period in 2016

Thailand has many problems that it has to address to bring that astonishing figure down.

Driving whilst under the influence of alcohol is a major problem but many deaths are could be avoided, if motorcyclists wore helmets or did not use mobile phones when driving.

Overloaded bikes are another issue as is riding on pavements or against the flow of the traffic

Additionally, a ban on undertaking on roads would help reduce many accidents. You will see speeding cars passing on the left and right as lane hoggers refuse to make use of slow and fast lanes.

It is surely time for the authorities to take action and deal with all of the above issues. The penalties need to be increased and the law enforced stringently, if we are to see any reduction of the death toll on Thailand's roads.

Source: Thai Visa Content: TPVS