Come splash with us, says Irrigation Department

Come splash with us, says Irrigation Department

By The Nation

The head of the Royal Irrigation Department has not only given assurances of ample water for Songkran celebrations but invited people to do their splashing at reservoirs recognised as tourist attractions.

Thongplew Kongchan also said on Wednesday the department had set up 117 “public service centres” where travellers could find drinking water, snacks and clean toilets.

Established in response to Agriculture and Co-operatives Minister Grisada Boonrach’s directive to state agencies to make sure Songkran holidaymakers have all they need, the centres are at the department’s branch offices, irrigation projects and equipment depots along both main and secondary roads.

They’ll be open from April 12-17, daily from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Thongplew said. 

“People can make a pit stop to rest and freshen up. It should also help prevent accidents,” he said.

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