no foam parties or powder smearing will be allowed in Bangkok during Songkran next month, but when it comes to water splashing on the Thai New Year the rules are a bit vague.
Quote unquote “Traditional water sprinkling” is allowed, but officials did not go into detail about what exactly that means.
The Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee decided to allow “water sprinkling” in specific areas that have sought permission, and organisers must abide by “Covid Free Setting” measures set by the CCSA which include the typical social distancing, mask-wearing, and teetotaling.
The committee met yesterday to discuss petitions from local businesses to allow Songkran parties to be held in popular tourist areas like Khao San Road. At the meeting, the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority decided to permit “traditional water sprinkling” activities within a “Covid Free Setting.”…
