We must have Songkran, says PM

March 9, 2021

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But festivities must respect Covid threat

Phra Pradaeng district of Samut Prakan celebrates the water festival in April 2019. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday insisted that Songkran celebrations be held to revitalise the struggling tourism industry.

People would be allowed to travel across the country to celebrate, the PM said, but each area must impose measures to prevent the virus spreading.

Gen Prayut said he wanted to see the economy improve and people’s income boosted by tourism activities over the long holiday.

He therefore vowed to ease restrictions ahead of the festival so that people had enough time to plan their trips and make hotel reservations.

The Centre for…