SONGKHLA, Thailand – February 20, 2025

The Chevron Street Wise program will host a Safety Week and Road Safety Corner Opening Ceremony at Wichianchom School, Songkhla Province. This event marks a major milestone in reinforcing road safety education for primary school students through interactive learning experiences and the inauguration of a newly renovated Road Safety Corner.

A Commitment to Safer Roads for Children

Thailand continues to face pressing road safety challenges, particularly for young and vulnerable road users. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), road traffic injuries remain a leading cause of death for children and young adults (5-29 years old) globally. In Thailand, according to a Ministry of Public Health report assessing the impact of road crashes between 2011 to 2019, over 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.

Recognizing this, the Chevron Street Wise program is dedicated to equipping students with essential road safety knowledge and practical skills to navigate roads safely.

A Week of Learning and Engagement

The Safety Week at Wichianchom School will bring together more than 2,300 students, educators, media representatives, and government stakeholders for a dynamic series of activities. These include hands-on training at five interactive learning stations covering helmet safety, pedestrian awareness, traffic sign education, survival and rescue techniques, and emergency response preparedness. Led by experienced road safety instructors, these activities aim to instill lifelong safe mobility habits among students.

Inaugurating the Road Safety Learning Room

A highlight of the event will be the official opening of the Road Safety Corner, a dedicated space designed to facilitate experiential learning. With the support of Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd., the renovated learning space will serve as a hub for students to engage with road safety simulations and apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.

The event will welcome distinguished guests, including the Governor of Songkhla Province, local government officials, representatives from the Department of Transport, education leaders, and Chevron executives.

Itthiwhath Boonsuweeradith, Base Supervisor, Songkhla Supply Base at Chevron Thailand, emphasized the significance of Chevron Street Wise program, stating, “Chevron is proud to have collaborated with AIP Foundation and the Songkhla Road Safety Center for over 10 years to promote access to safe education for students, protect vulnerable students on their way to school, implement tangible road safety measures in schools, and pilot the Songkhla Road Safety Model School Project at both primary and secondary levels.”

Mirjam Sidik, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AIP Foundation shared, “At AIP Foundation, we believe that road safety education is a fundamental right for every child. 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.”

Looking Ahead

The Safety Week and Road Safety Corner Opening Ceremony reflect AIP Foundation’s and Chevron’s shared mission to create sustainable and scalable road safety interventions. Through continued partnerships with local authorities and educational institutions, the program aims to expand its reach and impact, ensuring every child has access to safe mobility education.