Khao San business operators say ‘no splashing, no money’
Khao San Road, one of Bangkok’s top venues for Songkran celebrations, is almost deserted on April 13 last year after the government cancelled the Songkran festival and banned water splashing. (Photo by Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)
While tourism operators hope the Songkran festival will boost domestic travel, the business community on Khao San Road expects to lose money after health authorities banned a variety of the celebration’s customary activities.
The government has designated April 12 as a special holiday, making the Songkran festival an extended long holiday from April 10 to 15 to stimulate local tourism.
However, Sa-nga Ruangwattanakul, president of the Khao San…
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