13 There were 3,421 traffic accidents which killed 373 people and injured 3,499 others during the seven days of New Year-related travel from Dec 27 to Jan 2.
10 Thai people considerably used social media to extend their messages and pictures during the New Year transitional period and
8 Road fatalities during the so-called “Seven Dangerous Days” of New Year holiday rose to 317, Thai officials say.
10 Road casualties during New Year holidays declined because more people spent their New Year transitional period at temples, according to authorities.
7 People want to spend their New Year countdown moment with Prime Minister Prayut and rocker Artiwara Kongmalai, aka Toon Body Slam, according to a survey.
24 Huge crowds of people packed the Mor Chit bus terminal as authorities expect about 160,000 people will board inter-provincial buses
10 All retail oil prices will drop by one baht per litre, effective tomorrow (Dec26) to January 10 as the New Year gift for people.
10 People’s spending in the New Year festival will grow at the smallest pace in 12 years on their economic concerns, the University
7 With concerns over economic prospects, Thai people are expected to spend less during New Year holiday, according to the latest spending survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
8 The Immigration Bureau will deploy its smart patrol vehicles among other measures to detect criminals in order to ensure public safety
12 The Department of Highways offers special services to travelers on 10 main highways that 8.3 million vehicles will use during the New Year festival.
10 The Transport Ministry prepares several measures to make all modes of public transport convenient and safe during the New Year holiday.
