Ministries have made proposals for the Songkran festival, including a gentle alternative to the traditionally vigorous water splashing, amid continuing concern over the possible spread of Covdi-19 during the celebration.
Apisamai Srirangson, assistant spokeswoman for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, said on Wednesday that the Tourism Authority of Thailand recommended people wear face masks and gently pour or spray water on other people.
The Culture Ministry proposed that people concentrate on the more traditional activities of bathing…