"No Death Zone" sign warns commuters during Songkran Festival

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"No Death Zone" sign warns commuters during Songkran Festival
By NUPPOL SUVANSOMBUT.
NNT 2011-03-27

BANGKOK, 27 March 2011 (NNT)-The highway police will put up a road sign carrying a statement in Thai “No Death Zone” on Asia-Phahonyothin roads in a bid to reduce the number of death tolls during Songkran Festival this year.

Superintendent Pol Colonel Direk Plangdee of the Highway Police Division1 has expressed his concerns over road safety and has therefore instructed related agencies to erect large road signs to remind commuters passing through Ayuttaya province to take precautions when driving.

Among several signs erected along Asia Road in Bang-Pa-In District, one that catches the attention the most is in Chiang Rak Sub-District where it warns drivers with the “No Death Zone”. According to Pol Col Direk, the sign is located near the intersection where several roads going to all parts of Thailand meet. Telephone numbers and highway police contact details are also being displayed on the sign in case of emergency.

Commuters have reportedly said their well-being has been highly regarded by the police this year as billboards and road signs encouraging safety can be seen in many places.

[nookiebear]

They could put signs every 50 metres but it wouldnt make the slightest bit of difference