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Bangkok's Songkran 2026 Water Play Gets Regulated

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Authorities in Bangkok, led by Pol Col Niphon Nithikarunlert of Chana Songkhram Police Station, have announced strict regulations for Songkran 2026 celebrations on Khao San Road. Water play will be permitted only from April 13-15 between 12pm and 10pm. Security measures include screening points to prevent the entry of powder, chalk powder, and high-pressure water guns.

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Tourists are advised to dress appropriately and avoid revealing clothing to maintain the festival's honorable image. The sale of alcohol to minors is strictly prohibited, and alcohol sales must comply with legal time restrictions. Despite the absence of special activities, water play and trading will proceed under these safety regulations.

Nationwide, authorities have introduced “10 hard-and-fast Songkran 2026 rules” to emphasize public decorum and safety:

  1. Splashing non-participants: Fine up to 60,000 baht for splashing those not taking part.

  2. Revealing dress: Fine of 5,000 baht for indecent or improper attire.

  3. Sexual harassment: Heavy fine of up to 200,000 baht for molestation.

  4. Applying powder without consent: Violation incurs a 5,000 baht fine.

  5. High-pressure water guns: Banned due to injury risk, with a fine up to 4,000 baht.

  6. Drink-driving: Carries a fine of up to 20,000 baht.

  7. Not wearing a helmet: Fine of 2,000 baht for both rider and passenger.

  8. Using water trucks improperly: Result in fines up to 50,000 baht.

  9. Playing loud music: Fine of 10,000 baht for disturbing others.

  10. No alcohol in controlled areas: Penalties for selling or drinking in restricted zones.

Public compliance is urged to ensure a respectful and law-abiding festival. Officials emphasize the importance of politeness and respecting personal rights for a joyous and secure Songkran celebration.

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    blaze master Diamond Member

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    8 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

    Revealing dress: Fine of 5,000 baht for indecent or improper attire

    If this is also nationwide soi 6 is screwed.

    9 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

    Nationwide, authorities have introduced “10 hard-and-fast Songkran 2026 rules” to emphasize public decorum and safety

    topt Ruby Member

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    1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

    Splashing non-participants: Fine up to 60,000 baht for splashing those not taking part.

    I would love to see this being enforced...........🙄

    SingAPorn Gold Member

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    I like the point of the fines for indecent cleavage disclosing dressing (mainly females obviously). Does that apply only to the falang ladies or also to the local young ladies ?

    ikke1959 Diamond Member

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    The happiness in Thailand is endless... Control everything... what are improper dresses?? The gogo bars are full of it. Nit wearing a helmet only special on Songkran !!! Loud music ?? Every temple or party all over the country is doing it without any enforcement... Just a few normal behaviors of Thai people during 365 days a year and not being fined... Now it is Songkran and they start to announce fines to control the people.. But the RTP is not enforcing anyway, as they never do Or is it only for foreigners??... Scare the people and rule

    blaze master Diamond Member

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    16 minutes ago, SingAPorn said:

    I like the point of the fines for indecent cleavage disclosing dressing (mainly females obviously). Does that apply only to the falang ladies or also to the local young ladies ?

    What about those exposing man boobs?

    Liverpool Lou Star Member

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    7 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

    ... what are improper dresses?? The gogo bars are full of it.

    So what? Those places are not public!

    fredwiggy Star Member

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    Good idea fining those splashing those not taking part, but 60,000 for that and 20,000 for drunk driving?

    unblocktheplanet Diamond Member

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    17 hours ago, blaze master said:

    If this is also nationwide soi 6 is screwed.

    Soi 6 was always screwed. Songkran is a time for Thais to drop the inhibition and decorum they follow the whole year.

    Impossible to regulate, and as it should be.

    save the frogs Star Member

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    This crackpot claims Songkran is an Extortion Racket

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