People engage in traditionally vigorous water splashing during Songkran along Khao San Road, Bangkok, in April 2018. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)
Business operators along Khao San Road have objected to a policy by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) that allows Songkran activities to be held but prohibits water fights, saying they will lose income.
The move began after the CCSA met yesterday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and agreed that the annual celebrations could proceed provided there was no alcohol at organised events. People will also be encouraged to engage in traditional activities without water splashing.
“If the government wants to ease measures to allow Songkran festivities to be held, it must not prohibit water splashing,” Sanga Ruangwattanakul,…
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