The BMA has also published availability of fire extinguishers on its BKK Risk Map.
In the second measure, the BMA called on Chinese shrines and Chinese descendants to use electric candles and joss sticks and minimise burning of paper offerings.
In case burning is unavoidable, it must be done in a fireproof container or incinerator and officials must stand guard until the fires burn out.
As the third measure, the BMA called on businesses that are closed during Chinese New Year to unplug all electric appliances and to check that their circuit breakers and fire alarms are fully working. All the cooking gas valves must also be closed, the announcement added.
