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Quick answer: Thailand has an estimated 14,203 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 50 a day, 25.4 per 100,000 people (significantly higher than the global average, rank #32 of 195). 0 accident reports from Thailand were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 191 (police) / 1669 (ambulance). Traffic drives on the left.

14,203
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
50
Est. Deaths Per Day
18,237 per year
25.4
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#32
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Thailand
Thailand
About Thailand

Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, and formerly known as Siam, is a country located in Mainland Southeast Asia. It shares land borders with Myanmar to the west and northwest, Laos to the east and northeast, Cambodia to the southeast, and Malaysia to the south. Its maritime boundaries include the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, and it shares maritime borders with Vietnam, Indonesia, and India.

Capital
Bangkok
Population
66,188,503 (2017)
Area
513,120 km²
Calling code
+66
Languages
Thai
Currency
baht
Continent
Asia
Emergency number
191 (police) / 1669 (ambulance)
Road deaths / 100k
25.4

Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Facts: Wikidata (CC0) · read 2026-09-11

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Copernicus GloFAS · 30-day outlook

River flood outlook for Thailand

None of the 1 monitored gauge is forecast above 1.5× recent flow in the next 31 days. Model guidance only; official warnings come from the national flood agency. All monitored rivers →

River · gaugeNow (m³/s)30-day medianForecast peakPeak dateOutlook
Chao Phraya Nakhon Sawan3,1113,5553,147 (-11%)2026-10-18Normal
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Thailand — Recent Report Archive

Reports matched to Thailand over recent days, preserved as they were tracked. Dates reflect when reports were published.

Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Thailand

In Thailand, dial 191 (police) / 1669 (ambulance). From most GSM mobiles, 112 also reaches local emergency services.

Numbers can change — verify locally. Full list: emergency numbers for every country.

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Safety Profile

Road Safety in Thailand

Thailand has an estimated road traffic death rate of 25.4 per 100,000 people, which is significantly higher than the global average. With a population of roughly 71,800,000, that translates to about 18,237 deaths every year — 50 every single day.

Globally it ranks #32 by death rate of 195 tracked countries. See all of Asia road accident statistics, the world table, or the methodology behind these figures. Driving here? Check the driving laws in Thailand — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Thailand, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 15.2%.

Compare

Thailand vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Thailand 25.4 18,237 14,203
Laos 16.7 1,269 988
Cambodia 17.1 2,890 2,250
Vietnam 17.7 17,505 13,633
Myanmar 19.3 10,538 8,207
Questions

Thailand — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Thailand per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Thailand records an estimated 18,237 road traffic deaths per year — about 50 per day. That is a rate of 25.4 deaths per 100,000 people, significantly higher than the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Thailand in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Thailand is around 14,203. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Thailand dangerous?
Thailand has a road death rate of 25.4 per 100,000 population, which is significantly higher than the global average (the global average is ~15). The live map above shows accident reports from the last 24 hours across Asia.
What is the emergency number in Thailand?
In Thailand, dial 191 (police) / 1669 (ambulance). From most GSM mobile phones, 112 also connects to local emergency services. Numbers can change — always verify locally.
Where does the live accident data for Thailand come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Thailand by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Thailand drive on?
Thailand drives on the left. The general drink-driving limit is 0.05 g/dL. Motorway speed limit: 120 km/h. Full rules: driving laws in Thailand.
What type of accident is most often reported in Thailand?
Road accidents make up 95% of the last 44 reports archived for Thailand, followed by maritime (2%) and aviation (2%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.