Chiang Mai governor admits he is powerless to stop Songkran water war - but expects events to be cancelled

[rooster59]

Chiang Mai governor admits he is powerless to stop Songkran water war - but expects events to be cancelled

 

Image: Daily News

 

The Chiang Mai governor told a meeting of tourism personnel that he couldn't stop people playing water fights during Songkran despite fears that it could lead to the spread of the coronavirus.

 

But he has urged restraint and hopes that people will be sensible and protect themselves from infection.

 

Charoenrit Sanguansat appeared alongside region 5 police commander Pol Lt-Gen Prajuap Wongsuk at city hall in the northern Thai city.

 

He said he couldn't stop Songkran and called it a cultural festival that has existed for years.

 

It was right and proper that cultural aspects of the event would take place such as making merit and listening to monks talking about Buddhist teachings.

 

But he urged people to think about wearing masks, having sanitizing gel on hand and maintaining cleanliness.

 

He expected large scale events to be cancelled or reduced and planned to contact department stores with that in mind.

 

Regarding water fights he said that was not part of the cultural side of Songkran.

 

If people wanted to throw water over each other that was up to them, he couldn't stop it.

 

He urged people to be sensible but reckoned that few would want to celebrate like that anyway given the Covid-19 situation.
 

Source: Daily News

 

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[keith101]

if i want to get wet i will go for swim or take a shower , i stay away from these places to avoid this sort of thing .

[Vacuum]

8 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

If people wanted to throw water over each other that was up to them, he couldn't stop it.

Same with the burning, if they want to burn , he can't stop it. Please resign!

[ChipButty]

Basically what he's saying is he doesn't have any power

[Dmaxdan]

13 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

He said he couldn't stop Songkran and called it a cultural festival that has existed for years

He is correct, but in the past it was not celebrated in the moronic way it is today. 

 

13 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

If people wanted to throw water over each other that was up to them, he couldn't stop it.

Well he could threaten to turn off all the mains water during the day.

[bluesofa]

8 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

The Chiang Mai governor told a meeting of tourism personnel that he couldn't stop people playing water fights during Songkran despite fears that it could lead to the spread of the coronavirus.

He needs to take a leaf out of our illustrious leader's book.

If the PM can invent 'charges'-  like 'eating a sandwich with political intent', I'm sure the Chiang Mai governor can do the same.

Perhaps 'wasting water, threatening national security'. I'm sure the possibilities are endless - as could be the potential fine and prison time, if he's creative enough.

[darksidedog]

16 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

But he has urged restraint and hopes that people will be sensible and protect themselves from infection.

Would he be expecting the same level of people being sensible that we witness on the roads?

[Yorkshire Tea]

Drain the moat ????

[Bassosa]

6 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

Basically what he's saying is he doesn't have any power

Yeah, I never knew Chiang Mai had a leader. There's no evidence of leadership, that's for sure.

[neeray]

27 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

Regarding water fights he said that was not part of the cultural side of Songkran.

Nice to see that he actually recognizes this.

[bluesofa]

5 minutes ago, neeray said:

34 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

Regarding water fights he said that was not part of the cultural side of Songkran.

Nice to see that he actually recognizes this.

Yeah, but only when it suits him.

[docspinoff]

32 minutes ago, Dmaxdan said:

He is correct, but in the past it was not celebrated in the moronic way it is today. 

 

Well he could threaten to turn off all the mains water during the day.

Good idea. But how many days. 

[Kelsall]

Always interesting living in this parallel universe.

 

To quote NCC1701A's sig line, "Thailand. LSD without the LSD."

[bluesofa]

3 minutes ago, Kelsall said:

Always interesting living in this parallel universe.

 

To quote NCC1701A's sig line, "Thailand. LSD without the LSD."

That would make it Thaian.

[PatOngo]

1 hour ago, ChipButty said:

Basically what he's saying is he doesn't have any power

No, I think he means balls!

[bluesofa]

13 minutes ago, PatOngo said:

1 hour ago, ChipButty said:

Basically what he's saying is he doesn't have any power

No, I think he means balls!

I thought he was being serious.

[Jane Dough]

1 hour ago, bluesofa said:

He needs to take a leaf out of our illustrious leader's book.

If the PM can invent 'charges'-  like 'eating a sandwich with political intent', I'm sure the Chiang Mai governor can do the same.

Perhaps 'wasting water, threatening national security'. I'm sure the possibilities are endless - as could be the potential fine and prison time, if he's creative enough.

Reminds me of Officer Savage on NTNON

 

"Loitering with intent to use a zebra crossing"

 

"Being in possession of fuzzy black hair and large lips"

 

The possibilities in Thailand are endless!

 

Rooster

[bluesofa]

3 minutes ago, Jane Dough said:

Reminds me of Officer Savage on NTNON

 

"Loitering with intent to use a zebra crossing"

 

"Being in possession of fuzzy black hair and large lips"

 

The possibilities in Thailand are endless!

 

Rooster

We're singing from the same hymn sheet here. Also in that same sketch:

"Walking with an offensive wife."

[legend49]

3 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Basically what he's saying is he doesn't have any power

So why is he in that job?? Might as well have no one there. Saves money too.

[Vacuum]

5 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Basically what he's saying is he doesn't have any power

Just a muppet this year, but expecting to advance to a puppet within a year or so.

[malibukid]

first thing he could do would to ban the setting up of vendor stalls along the moat. ban the sale of water toys. drain the swamp, i mean moat.

[TheFishman1]

What does the governor of Chiang Mai actually do other than receiving money what does the guy do TIT

[30la]

6 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Chiang Mai governor admits he is powerless to stop Songkran water war - but expects events to be cancelled

How much money would you and your wealthy friends lose if Songkran was banned ???

[ChrisY1]

Pretty much sums up the publics response to the ruling authorities Thailand....

Laws or not....everyone just does what they want.....

[madmen]

What is the army doing April ? Put them to work and shoot a couple of giant water pistol guys to make an example. 

That's the only way to get attention 

Edited March 7, 2020 by madmen

[Yorkshire Tea]

48 minutes ago, TheFishman1 said:

What does the governor of Chiang Mai actually do other than receiving money what does the guy do TIT

He chairs various committees & meetings, with lavish buffets, at swanky hotels, where they mull how to monitor the air pollution in the province.  That's pretty much a full time job ????

[Markus Rider]

is this the same guy who is telling us that he is not aware of air pollution in his city Chiang Mai ?

[moe666]

6 hours ago, Dmaxdan said:

He is correct, but in the past it was not celebrated in the moronic way it is today. 

 

Well he could threaten to turn off all the mains water during the day.

I have to ask you if you have ever looked at some old Pitcures of Songram in CM, hate to break it to you but plenty of proof the water throwing has been going on since the 60s, just all Thai celebration very few Farangs

[Vacuum]

24 minutes ago, moe666 said:

I have to ask you if you have ever looked at some old Pitcures of Songram in CM, hate to break it to you but plenty of proof the water throwing has been going on since the 60s, just all Thai celebration very few Farangs

But only for a day or two?

[emptypockets]

5 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

Pretty much sums up the publics response to the ruling authorities Thailand....

Laws or not....everyone just does what they want.....

And isn't that great!!

One of the attractions of the kingdom. Stand up on your own two feet, take responsibility, and live!

Something many people haven't done since birth back in the old country. Great feeling this breaking of the shackles and being able to live freely.

Edited March 7, 2020 by emptypockets