Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has advised people celebrating Halloween to avoid severely crowded areas, to prevent repeat of the fatal crush in South Korea last year.
159 people were killed, most of them in their 20s and 30s, as they gathered in Itaewon, a popular nightlife district in Seoul for Halloween celebrations when the crowd crush occurred. A Thai woman, 27, was among those killed.
Government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke said the prime minister has expressed concern over Thais who intend to celebrate Halloween tomorrow night (Tuesday), as a large number of people are expected to go out to celebrate.
Chai suggested anyone going to enclosed areas should check the exits and not go alone. If going to crowded areas, one should be wary of pickpockets and should not consume too much alcohol, Chai said.
In an emergency, people can alert tourist police at 1155.
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