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- During Thailand's Songkran festival, the first three days showed 191 deaths and 951 injuries from traffic accidents, driven by speeding (42%) and drunk driving (27.4%).
- Authorities reported 515 accidents, with motorcycles involved in 77% of cases, despite enforcing stricter traffic laws.
- The festival, known for water fights, attracts around 500,000 tourists while safety concerns persist during the so-called seven dangerous days.
