Bangkok,, Assistant Police Commander instructs that if there is an accident, alcohol must be tested within 24 hours, strict on children and youth driving under the influence. Ordered to prepare for the return trip to the capital after the festival. Pol. Lt. Gen. Kornchai Klaiklueng, Assistant Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (Assistant Police Commander) chaired the meeting of the Traffic Administration and Road Accident Reduction Center during the Songkran Festival for the year 2024, and emphasized on The meeting asked all headquarters to expedite the results of alcohol testing of drivers. injured and deceased The test results will be received within 24 hours so that they can be quickly verified in assembling legal evidence. In the case where the driver is a child or youth who is under the influence of alcohol. He has instructed all units to make a list of risk groups and to lay down guidelines for reducing the cycle of accidents. About children and youth By strictly inspecting young drivers. If found, integrate with community leaders. local government department Contact and coordinate with parents to pick up the youth and vehicle. Assistant Police Commander said that today is the time when people begin to return to Bangkok. It may cause traffic to be congested. which has emphasized facilitating traffic If there is an accident Use a fast moving unit. Go in and fix and manage traffic immediately. Ready for all units to adjust traffic management plans according to the appropriate situation. both on main and secondary highways Especially secondary roads used to avoid traffic during festivals. Pol. Lt. Gen. Kornchai said that he had instructed commanders to monitor subordinates performing duties in the area. By considering arranging the rotation of personnel appropriately. Due to the extremely hot weather In the case where a police officer is injured or dies while performing his duty. Let the agency and all related units consider providing assistance to police officers and their families. in order to alleviat e suffering and build morale for subordinates It is considered urgent. As for statistics of accidents during the Songkran Festival, accumulated over the two days, 11-14 April, there were a total of 1,259 accidents, a decrease of 12.75 percent compared to the same period last year. The cumulative number of deaths was 162, a decrease of 10 percent compared to the same period last year. The cumulative number of injuries was 1,279, a decrease of 10.68 percent. The cumulative number of arrests in drunk driving cases over 3 days was 15,859. The highest statistics were in the Northeast. In the area of ??Provincial Police Region 3, there were 4,305 people, followed by the area of ??Provincial Police Region 4, 3,483 people. Source: Thai News Agency