Bangkok prepares safety measures for Loy Krathong festival

[rooster59]

Bangkok prepares safety measures for Loy Krathong festival

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BANGKOK(NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has banned the use of firecrackers and flares during this year’s Loy Krathong festival unless given official permission. Those who violate the ban will be subject to prison time or a fine, or both.

 

The BMA have announced the safety measures for Loy Krathong festival goers, which call for the prohibition of the lighting of firecrackers, flares, sky lanterns and other fireworks unless given permission from a district chief officer. Those who violate the ban will be subject to a maximum of three years in prison and a maximum fine of 60,000 baht, or both.

 

Those who have manufactured, stored and/or sold firecrackers, flares or other fireworks have to obtain official permission from a local registrar and strictly follow the regulations of the Department of Health on the prevention of injury or damage caused by the manufacturing, transporting and selling fireworks.

 

All persons are prohibited from selling or playing with all types and shapes of Chinese firecrackers and explosive materials. Those who violate the ban will be subject to a maximum of three months in prison or a maximum fine of 6,000 baht, or both.

 

The Royal Thai Police are calling on members of the public in the provinces not to play with firecrackers, flares, sky lanterns and other fireworks which might disturb or harm people or damage property. Those who violate the regulations will be subject to a maximum of three years in prison or a maximum fine of 60,000 baht. People are also prohibited from discharging firearms without good reason. Those who violate the rules will be subject to imprisonment and a fine. People are also prohibited from drinking alcohol while driving or riding in automobiles.

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2019-11-10

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[RotBenz8888]

7 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

The Royal Thai Police are calling on members of the public in the provinces not to play with firecrackers, flares, sky lanterns and other fireworks which might disturb or harm people or damage property.

What?? I didn't hear you!!

[sammieuk1]

Just call it off and jail everyone anyway ????