Popular Post webfact Posted March 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2021 FILE PHOTO REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha It looks like being a dry Songkran again this year after comments made by the culture minister Itthiphol Khunpleum following a cabinet meeting yesterday, reported Thai Rath. The minister said that the small Covid steering committee will likely recommend to the CCSA main committee on Friday that all bets are off for the chance of a more raucous celebration next month. Out go water fights, use of talcum powder to coat faces and foam parties. Back in for a second year running are more traditional activities like sprinkling lustral water on Buddha images, giving alms to monks and paying respects to the elderly. Last year's traditional Thai New Year was largely cancelled. If parades go ahead this year their numbers will be limited and places like shops will have to have the familiar Covid protocols in place. Thus the modern day party that Songkran has become over the last few decades is cancelled again with just the old, gentle traditions remaining. The news will be greeted with mixed feelings - doubtless pleasure from people who dislike their lives disrupted by water fights and who fear the transmission of Covid. Frustration from people who wanted to let their hair down after a year of blow after blow. But a recent cluster of infection at a Bangkok market is forcing the government's hand and there could be even worse news for traders at Khao San Road. The popular tourist area could be shut to revellers though a final decision about that would rest with the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority. The CCSA main steering committee will meet Friday to rubber stamp the anticipated proposals for Songkran that this year has been declared a six day holiday from April 10th to 15th. -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2021-03-17 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoePai Posted March 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2021 Some good news comes out of this Covid misery 40 3 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Misterwhisper Posted March 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2021 Whenever I am reminded that this country has a culture minister who is the offspring of a notorious mafia boss and convicted murderer and - thanks to daddy - grew up with a silver spoon in his mouth (besides probably having "inherited" a few character traits, too), I am just itching to ask him what culture he actually stands for. 23 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mtls2005 Posted March 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2021 24 minutes ago, webfact said: he minister said that the small Covid steering committee will likely recommend Maybe make recommendations to a larger committee? Honestly, the PM makes all the decisions. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Oldie Posted March 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2021 Will be interesting to see if anyone cares here in Pattaya. If I look at the nightlife and how they deal with Covid regulations then I have little hope. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sticky Rice Balls Posted March 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2021 Same as when they put the signs up saying "No Alcohol" as the mom n pop shops stock up on sangsom ???? 6 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Henryford Posted March 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2021 Great news, i won't have to leave town this year. 12 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post anchadian Posted March 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2021 The authorities need to concentrate not only in the large cities and towns but outside where water splashing will continue unabated during Songkran 3 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1Gringo Posted March 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2021 no water and reduce it to a single day then I'll be all in because I only have to isolate for one day. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post prakhonchai nick Posted March 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2021 With more than 250 new Covid 19 cases today, the greatest problem is the mass migration of millions of people from Bangkok to their homes in Isaan which will start in a little over 3 weeks 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Very little has changed since this time last year so why should anything change this year? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post overherebc Posted March 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, prakhonchai nick said: With more than 250 new Covid 19 cases today, the greatest problem is the mass migration of millions of people from Bangkok to their homes in Isaan which will start in a little over 3 weeks Very valid point. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2530Ubon Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Henryford said: Great news, i won't have to leave town this year. Edited March 17, 2021 by 2530Ubon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted March 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2021 4 hours ago, Henryford said: Great news, i won't have to leave town this year. You think the kids next door will listen to the government ? 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2530Ubon Posted March 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2021 30 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: You think the kids next door will listen to the government ? Kids - This is Thailand; do you think the adults next door will listen to the government? 5 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post British Bulldog Posted March 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2021 I can't help feel that 'somebody' simply doesn't want the populous to have 'fun' ... its as if they are using Covid19 to ease people back into the old traditional ways of celebrating Song Khran ... however, as many have stated in this post, it won't stop the young and young at heart who traditionally go crazy during the celebrations ! (Myself included and I am 67) 5 6 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 More concerned about the amount of people moving provinces (taking or bringing back Covid) than I am about getting soaked. A sensible Government would ban it again this year if for no other reason than the vast amount of travel (they would as a side issue save 300 + souls from perishing which is more than have died of Covid in 2 years 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibukid Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 welcome news, no drunkards 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisKC Posted March 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2021 I think something is being lost in translation! I have hardly ever seen "splashing" except by small children in makeshift water containers. It is Throwing water, hose piping water, bucket loads of water, jet-propelled water pistols aimed at anything that moves! For me, I like the word "sprinkle" with no ice, thank you 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisKC Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Think of being soaked to the skin as hydrotherapy, administered in quantity and free of charge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herwin1234 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 6 hours ago, Misterwhisper said: Whenever I am reminded that this country has a culture minister who is the offspring of a notorious mafia boss and convicted murderer and - thanks to daddy - grew up with a silver spoon in his mouth (besides probably having "inherited" a few character traits, too), I am just itching to ask him what culture he actually stands for. yaaaaaaaawn. get a grip... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetryxx Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 What’s the problem some folks get sick then get better. This ain’t the Bubonic Plague. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted March 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 hour ago, British Bulldog said: I can't help feel that 'somebody' simply doesn't want the populous to have 'fun' ... its as if they are using Covid19 to ease people back into the old traditional ways of celebrating Song Khran ... however, as many have stated in this post, it won't stop the young and young at heart who traditionally go crazy during the celebrations ! (Myself included and I am 67) Are you one of the falang yobbos who sit outside their beer bar with a high powered water gun shooting anything which moves, be it pedestrian or motorcyclist, with a bevvy of young maidens to help you. 9 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millcx Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 7 hours ago, mtls2005 said: Maybe make recommendations to a larger committee? Honestly, the PM makes all the decisions. Maybe the 6 Covid Dogs can be used to smell out the throwers of water that might have Covid .. How hard would it be for the 6 dogs to cover the country .. Problem solved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 8 hours ago, webfact said: Out go water fights, use of talcum powder to coat faces and foam parties. That'soured water on Khao San roads plea for 15,000-20,000 people a day in a water fest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 7 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: Same as when they put the signs up saying "No Alcohol" as the mom n pop shops stock up on sangsom ???? Thank god for small mercies. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted March 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2021 Just another example of how this horrific Thai army regime is literally crushing the life and joy of the nation.. A second wave could so easily be avoided, if not for a very poor reaction by Anutin and the administration, with regard to the need for a total shutdown of Samut province, which happened far too late, after the latest outbreak. It was total and abysmal failure. Oh, can I go to prison for saying that? Prayuth is largely to blame for this, as he was obsessed with the optics of a lockdown, even if it was only one small part of one province. This has led to thousands of cases, the loss of millions more jobs, and an utter demolition of the domestic tourism industry. Resign now! 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulikens Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 all the old miserable gits will be happy then. a lot of em are on here. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulikens Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 2 hours ago, British Bulldog said: I can't help feel that 'somebody' simply doesn't want the populous to have 'fun' ... its as if they are using Covid19 to ease people back into the old traditional ways of celebrating Song Khran ... however, as many have stated in this post, it won't stop the young and young at heart who traditionally go crazy during the celebrations ! (Myself included and I am 67) @British Bulldog dont know about the 'somebody' at least 70% of the posters on here dont want anyone to have fun either. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 In the words of Brian Wilson.....And we'll have Fun Fun FUn now that Prayut took the Songkaran away....... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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