IATSS Research (Jan 2005)

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN THAILAND

  • Yordphol TANABORIBOON

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0386-1112(14)60122-9
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 29, no. 1
pp. 88 – 100

Abstract

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This paper presents an overview of traffic accident situations in Thailand. It highlights the transformation of road accident problems in Thailand, from the past to present, with the focus on the situation of the most accident prone mode of transport in the country, motorcycle accidents. Relating problems and contributing causes of motorcycle accidents are also detailed in this paper. Subsequently, this paper recommends several measures to curb the alarming increases in motorcycle accidents.

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