Every New Year, millions of people leave Bangkok to visit their families upcountry for the long holiday. Unfortunately, on average five to six hundred people die each year in motor accidents, furing this period. The main reason is riding motorcycles while drunk and not wearing helmets. Another major contributor is many people while heading back to their hometown sit 10 together in the back of a pick-up truck, so when there is an accident it's a real mess.
This year the Thai police have enlisted Mr. and Mrs. Bobble-head to remind drivers to obey traffic laws and drive safely during the holiday season. Looks to be working well, so far. I read where after the first full driving day of Death Race 2008 only 33 people were killed compared 68 last year.
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