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No water fights, alcohol at Chiang Mai’s Songkran

This picture of people enjoying a foam party during the Songkran festival will remain just a memory for Thai New Year revellers in the northern province this month. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)

CHIANG MAI: Water fights and consumption of alcohol have been banned during public Songkran celebrations in this northern province, which is normally a popular destination for holiday revellers.

The communicable diseases committee of Chiang Mai on Friday announced the rules for this year’s Songkran festival.

Attendees at festival event venues must have received at least three doses of Covid-19 vaccination or passed an antigen test no more than 72 hours previously.

Event organisers must comply with disease control measures, including limiting…

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