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242 die after seven days of Songkran in Thailand

242 die after seven days of Songkran in Thailand

A total of 242 people lost their lives in road accidents over the seven-day Songkran holiday, which ended on Thursday, marking a 9.7% decline from the past three years' average.
191 killed in traffic accidents during five days of Songkran in Thailand

191 killed in traffic accidents during five days of Songkran in Thailand

154 killed during first four days of Songkran in Thailand

154 killed during first four days of Songkran in Thailand

Three foreigners among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash

Three foreigners among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash

A passenger bus plunged 200 meters (650 feet) from a mountainous road in west Nepal before dawn on Monday, killing 19 people including three foreign nationals, police said.
February 23, 2026 | 03:07 pm PT
Driver fined $190 after letting go of steering wheel to check phone, causing crash

Driver fined $190 after letting go of steering wheel to check phone, causing crash

A driver in southern Vietnam has been fined VND5 million (US$190) after briefly letting go of the steering wheel to check his phone, causing his vehicle to crash into a parked truck and panicking passengers on board.
January 13, 2026 | 12:39 am PT
2 Chinese tourists criticized for lying on Japan highway for photos

2 Chinese tourists criticized for lying on Japan highway for photos

Two female tourists from China have sparked online outrage after lying down on a highway where a road accident had occurred in Japan to pose for photos.
April 17, 2025 | 12:30 am PT
59 killed in road accidents during first two days of Songkran in Thailand

59 killed in road accidents during first two days of Songkran in Thailand

At least 59 people died and 458 others were injured in road accidents during the first two days of Songkran, one of Thailand's biggest holidays, which began on April 11.
April 13, 2025 | 11:09 pm PT
Steep hike in fines for traffic violations causes trepidation

Steep hike in fines for traffic violations causes trepidation

After more than 20 years as a truck and taxi driver, Dao Manh Quoc, 46, of Hanoi admits to feeling "very nervous and cautious" about driving now.
January 9, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT
Songkran death toll in Thailand climbs to 206

Songkran death toll in Thailand climbs to 206

Road accidents have claimed 206 lives, including that of many tourists, on the first five days of Songkran, the Thai New Year celebrations that began on April 11.
April 16, 2024 | 11:17 pm PT
Thailand aims to reduce road accidents during New Year holidays

Thailand aims to reduce road accidents during New Year holidays

Thailand's Ministry of Public Health has set a target to reduce road accidents during the upcoming New Year holidays by 5%, by emphasising the message: no drinking and driving.
December 22, 2023 | 01:24 am PT
Vietnam driving ranked among most dangerous for tourists

Vietnam driving ranked among most dangerous for tourists

Vietnam is fourth on the list of seven most dangerous places in the world for tourists to drive, alongside neighbors Thailand and Malaysia, according to data analytics research company The Swiftest.
December 16, 2022 | 05:50 pm PT
Traffic accidents a top child killer in Vietnam

Traffic accidents a top child killer in Vietnam

Every day five children are killed in accidents on the road.
November 20, 2018 | 10:52 pm PT
Road accidents in Vietnam no one tells you about

Road accidents in Vietnam no one tells you about

In Vietnam, driving safely is simply not enough.
August 4, 2017 | 10:28 pm PT
 
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