A Thai elephant splashes water during a procession as part of the Songkran celebrations at Safari World. (Photo: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)
Splashing has been banned during Songkran for a third consecutive year, frustrating some tourism operators. The decision was based on an increase in Covid-19 cases.
Why did the Thai government prohibit a wet Songkran this year?
The Thai government said the country needed to maintain stringent social distancing measures during the festival, including a prohibition on water splashing and other celebrations associated with the holiday, such as powder smearing. It was decided that these activities increase the risk of contracting Covid-19.
Activities such as sprinkling scented water on Buddha…
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