The Volunteers of Chiang Mai

Thailand is notorious for its poor traffic record and growing number of road fatalities. The most recent numbers available, from 2013, place the country sixth in the world for road fatalities, with up to 26,000 deaths per year. Some 70-80% of those are motorcyclists or their passengers. The primary causes of death: speeding, drunk driving, and failure to wear safety belts or helmets.