A new initiative aimed at empowering young road users in Thailand has been unveiled.
The AIP Foundation said Thailand continues to face pressing road safety challenges, particularly for young and vulnerable road users.
According to a Ministry of Public Health report assessing the impact of road crashes in the country between 2011 to 2019, more than 26,000 children had died in a motorcycle crash and 265,758 were injured on the roads.
The main victims were the age group of 15-19 years, followed by the age group of 10-14 years. Among them, 72% learned to drive a motorcycle from family members and friends, 87% did not pass the safety training, 86% did not have a driving license, and 55% had motorcycle crashes on 100-110 CC.
The Chevron Street Wise program, which is dedicated to equipping students with essential road safety knowledge and practical skills to navigate roads safely, recently hosted a Safety Week and Road Safety Corner Opening Ceremony.
The event in the Songkhla Province, brought together more than 2,300 students, educators, media representatives, and government stakeholders for a series of activities including hands-on training covering helmet safety, pedestrian awareness, traffic sign education, survival and rescue techniques, and emergency response preparation.
The event included the official opening of the Road Safety Corner, a dedicated space for students to engage with road safety simulations and apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.
“At AIP Foundation, we believe that road safety education is a fundamental right for every child,” said Mirjam Sidik, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AIP Foundation.
“Through our collaboration with Chevron and local stakeholders, we are ensuring that students in Songkhla have access to life-saving knowledge and skills that will protect them on the roads. Investing in young road users today means building safer communities for the future.”
