Citation

Suriyawongpaisal P, Pritpolkarnpim A, Tawonwanchai A. Proc. Int. Counc. Alcohol Drugs Traffic Safety Conf. 2002; 2002: 723-727.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, The author(s) and the Council, Publisher International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety)

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Abstract

Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for persons between the ages of 15 and 59 in Thailand. Traffic injuries and deaths cost the nation over 213 million USD in lost economic productivity, hospital and property costs. 44% of traffic injury cases seeking emergency services in public hospitals had blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.1% or more. To reduce alcohol related traffic injuries and deaths, a law was enacted setting criminal per se legal blood alcohol limit at 0.05% in 1994. Penalty includes a fine of up to 250 USD or 3-month jail term or both. Apart from the legal BAC law, there are a few laws restricting alcohol availability i.e., prohibition of sales 24 hours before the end of election day and closure of bars and nightclubs before 2 am.