Bangkok, The Traffic Police Division is preparing more than 8,000 personnel to take care of safety during Songkran. Set a goal to reduce road accidents by 5 percent. Pol. Maj. Gen. Thawat Wongsanga, Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police presided over the release of personnel under his command to manage traffic during the Songkran Festival in 2024 along with Pol. Maj. Gen. Surachet Bundit, Commander of the Traffic Police (Commander of the Traffic Police) at the plaza in front of the Traffic Police Division or Headquarters. Pol. Maj. Gen. Thawat said that during this year's Songkran festival, the Traffic Police Division has prepared a full force of more than 8,000 personnel, integrated with local police stations. Security Unit, Patrol 191, Investigation Division, and Operations Division To take care of the safety of the people both on the return trip to his hometown and various event venues in the Bangkok area He has instructed to be vigilant in areas where there are expected to be a large number of p eople, such as Sanam Luang, Khao San Road, and department stores. Central World which organizes various concerts and has issued regulations for traffic officers To ask for cooperation from the public, prohibit the use of all types of vehicles. Or prohibit water trucks from entering certain roads, such as Khao San Road, Silom Road, designated one-way traffic routes. In order to play in the water safely during the Songkran Festival and use the road with caution. While the people's travel It is expected that this year people will gradually return to their hometowns faster than before the 7-day dangerous period, starting tomorrow onwards. It is expected that 30 percent of people will start traveling. And it will be the most during April 11 and 12. The Traffic Police Division is prepared to facilitate. and publicize the various detours and routes to be used during the festival. Prepare your body and inspect your car before leaving. The Metropolitan Police Bureau 5 has organized a vehicle inspection service on Apr il 11, aiming to reduce road accidents by 5 percent this year from last year. Source: Thai News Agency