Traffic accidents killed 171 people and injured 1,208 others during the first five days of the Songkran holiday, as of Tuesday night.
Officials reported on Wednesday that from April 11-15 there were 1,216 reported traffic accidents nationwide in which 171 people were killed and 1,208 others were injured.
The southern province of Phatthalung reported the highest number of accidents, 44, Bangkok the most traffic accident fatalities, 15, and the northern province of Lampang the most road injures, 47.
Songkran traffic accidents, deaths and injuries were all down on the same period last year.
Speeding and drink driving remained the most common causes of road accidents.
According to the transport ministry, more Songkran travellers opted to use buses, trains and planes this year.
The number of passengers on inter-provincial buses rose seven percent on last year, with a 30% growth in travel by train and plane.
