The figures cover the intensive safety control period from Dec 30 to Jan 5 during which authorities implemented heightened road and maritime safety measures across the province.
The announcement was made during a meeting and press conference held at Phuket Provincial Hall, chaired by Vice Governor Adul Chuthong. The meeting marked the closure of the Phuket Province Road and Maritime Accident Prevention and Reduction Operations Centre for the New Year festival.
Of the five fatalities recorded during the campaign period, officials reported that four were Myanmar men and one was a Thai man.
A total of 58 people were injured, including two seriously injured patients. Of those injured, 48.28% were Thai nationals residing in Phuket, 8.62% were Thai nationals from outside the province, and 43.10% were foreign nationals or migrant workers.
On the seventh and final day of the campaign yesterday (Jan 5), Phuket recorded five road accidents, resulting in five injuries and no fatalities.
Four of the accidents occurred in Mueang Phuket District, with one reported in Kathu District. No accidents were reported in Thalang District on the final day.
For the ‘Seven Days’ campaign last New Year (2025), Phuket officials recognised 74 accidents resulting in 70 people injured and five deaths.
Of note, for Phuket officials to recognise a person injured in a road accident during a ‘Seven Days’ campaign, the injured must be admitted to hospital for treatment.
Further, as of this morning (Jan 6), national road safety agency ThaiRSC already recognised five people killed and 450 people injured in road accidents in Phuket since Jan 1.
MOTORCYCLES, RISKY BEHAVIOUR
Motorcycles were involved in 91.38% of all accidents, reinforcing ongoing concerns about motorcycle safety on Phuket’s roads.
The main causes of accidents remained speeding, drunk driving and sudden lane changes, officials said.
Risk factor analysis also highlighted a high number of single-vehicle accidents, cases involving migrant workers, and behavioural issues among road users. Authorities noted that Phuket’s curved, narrow and steep road conditions further increase accident risks, particularly at known high-risk intersections.
The meeting also reviewed enforcement efforts targeting 10 major traffic offences, as well as communication and safety measures in worker accommodation areas, including improved safety messaging and inspections of environmental conditions at high-risk locations.
Officials also discussed longer-term solutions, including the possible construction of overpasses at key intersections and accident-prone areas, as part of efforts to sustainably reduce road accidents, said an official report of the meeting.
Authorities confirmed that the post-accident assistance and medical response system remains fully prepared, with hospitals and medical facilities across the province capable of accommodating critically ill patients.
Vice Governor Adul thanked all involved agencies for their cooperation, including land and maritime safety authorities and public health organisations, and emphasised that Phuket will continue to implement accident prevention and reduction measures throughout the year.
He then formally announced the closure of the Phuket Province Road and Maritime Accident Prevention and Reduction Operations Centre for the New Year Festival 2026, reaffirming the province’s commitment to creating sustainable safety for residents and tourists alike.