The stepped-up measures are part of a broader effort to strengthen road safety and reduce fatalities during periods of heavy travel, reports the Bangkok Post.
Deputy government spokeswoman Aiyarin Phanrit said yesterday that the government continues to treat road safety as a top national priority, particularly during holiday seasons when accident risks rise sharply.
She said authorities aim to lower the road fatality rate to 12 per 100,000 people by 2027, a target to be achieved through integrated and proactive measures.
These efforts include stricter enforcement of traffic laws, reducing risk factors related to road and vehicle conditions, and expanding public education campaigns to improve driving discipline.
Ms Aiyarin said the Royal Thai Police (RTP) have been implementing accident-reduction measures in three phases, combining law enforcement with stronger public awareness.
The current phase, which ends on Mar 31, focuses on outreach and warnings. Since January, more than 196,000 warnings have been issued through the Police Ticket Management system.
From Apr 1, the RTP will shift to the second phase, with strict enforcement of 10 key traffic offences commonly linked to serious accidents.
Statistics from the Road Safety Directing Center show that during the “Seven Dangerous Days” of the 2026 New Year holiday, there were 1,511 accidents, 1,464 injuries and 272 deaths nationwide. Speeding, drink-driving and abrupt lane-cutting were identified as the main causes.