The were a total of 358 deaths from road accidents during the "seven dangerous days" (Dec 29-Jan 4) of the New Year festival, 11 more than last year, with 3,750 others injured, 77 fewer, Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban announced on Wednesday.
Drunk driving and speeding were the two major causes of road accidents.
Most of the accidents involved motorcycles and pick-up trucks.
One-fourth of those killed or injured were under 20.