‘Rod Nam Dam Hua’ – pouring water on relatives’ hands – is a traditional part of Songkran celebrations that should be avoided to keep senior citizens safe from coronavirus infections, the Public Health Ministry has recommended.
Medical Services Department director-general Somsak Akkasilp on Sunday advised people returning home during the forthcoming Thai New Year break to avoid the ‘Rod Nam Dam Hua’ ceremonial water-pouring on parents and other respected senior family members to reduce their risk of infection.
Well-wishers should stay about one metre away from their parents and elderly family members and ‘krab’ (bow to them) instead of getting…
