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Songkran splashing likely to be banned

Songkran splashing likely to be banned

Khao San may also be closed

Khao San Road, one of Bangkok’s top venues for Songkran celebrations, is almost deserted on April 13 last year after the government cancelled the Songkran festival and banned water splashing. (Photo by Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)

The small Covid-19 panel will likely propose a ban on all forms of water splashing, use of powder paste and foam parties during the Songkran festival in April.

Khao San Road, one of the popular splashing sites, may also be closed, Culture Minister Itthiphol Kunplome said after the cabinet meeting on Tuesday. The decision to do so lies with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. 

The Culture Ministry has concluded that only traditional activities will be allowed…

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