Khao San Road, normally a focus Songkran celebrations in Bangkok, was deserted on Songkran day last year, after the government cancelled the festival and banned water splashing, to stop the spread of Covid-19. This year, limited festivities will be allowed (File photo)
The annual Songkran festival will be allowed to go ahead next month, to stimulate tourism and the economy, but celebrations must comply with disease control measures.
Culture Minister Itthiphol Kunplome said on Wednesday that his ministry supported the return of traditional and cultural activities that were part of the festival before the pandemic struck.
However, there must be strict disease control measures in place, including social distancing and limits on the number of people at venues where activities are planned, he said.
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