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Thailand may ban water-splashing for upcoming Songkran holidays in April

Public Health Ministry proposed that traditional activities such as merit-making or the water blessing ceremony be limited to areas with strict prevention measures.

The government is discussing measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 during the upcoming Songkran holidays, with proposals such as restrictions on events and prohibition on water-splashing in consideration.

National Security Council secretary-general and chief of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) operations center Gen Supoj Malaniyom presided over a meeting on Thursday to discuss health precautions and guidelines for the Songkran holidays on April 13-17. Officials from related ministries including the Ministry of Public Health, the Ministry of Culture, and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports also participated in the meeting.

During the meeting, the Public Health Ministry proposed that…

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