Minister of Public Health Somsak Thepsuthin has announced four key measures to regulate alcohol consumption and mitigate alcohol-related road accidents during the upcoming New Year 2025 celebrations. Approved by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee, the measures include integrated enforcement strategies, public awareness campaigns, community-level risk prevention initiatives, and strict enforcement of existing laws. The steps address the strong link between alcohol consumption and road accidents, which are a leading cause of injuries and fatalities during national holidays.

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Recent data highlights the need for action, with 4,777 cases of road injuries and fatalities attributed to drunk driving and 3,370 instances of intoxication identified from 23,902 alcohol screenings at community checkpoints. These figures underscore the critical role of stricter regulations during high-risk periods such as the New Year celebrations.

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Krajangwit Johjit
National News Bureau of Thailand