On February 15, the Ministry of Public Health Dr. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health (STA) revealed after the meeting on the control of alcoholic beverages that alcoholic beverage control measures were considered. In order to reduce road accidents during Festival in 2019, based on the data of injuries and deaths from road accidents during the Festival, 2012-2016, it was found that the rate of injury Died from road traffic related to alcoholic beverages Which is 44,590 people who drink, 32.5 percent from the total number of accident 137,385 people
With injuries And the highest death on April 13, which is the 15-19 year age group, the most. The amount of alcohol in the blood of the driver exceeds 50 mg percent. Which is the standard value set as high as 80 percent for other days In the festival, the rate of accidents, injuries and deaths is not different from normal days.
Therefore, the meeting resolved to give the 13th day as a non-alcoholic day. As well as the prohibition of selling on the big day From now on, there will be a presentation at the National Alcohol Policy Committee meeting with Gen.Deputy Prime Minister. In March To consider the announcement of the Prime Minister's Office Do not sell alcoholic beverages on April 13, before piloting. If found to be effective, there will be an announcement to stop selling alcoholic beverages on April 13 of the following year. Dr. Say
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health said that the meeting also considered measures to reduce accidents during other festivals, such as strict enforcement of laws. Determination of the distribution period Arranging the zone to play water Is an area that prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages The Provincial Alcohol Beverage Control Committee established a special unit to work with all road safety centers. Focus on separating alcohol drinkers from driving vehicles
And requesting cooperation from the Ministry of Public Health And other government agencies Requesting to refrain from drinking alcohol in government offices, however, emphasizing that drinking alcohol can be done as required by law Drinking to socialize Drinking and not driving vehicles for their own safety and others, and must be extra careful when using the car. Take the road. We are not drunk but do not know what other people are. Dr.
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