webfact Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Picture: Naew Na A snap Nida Poll conducted on Monday and Tuesday nationwide asked the Thai people their opinions and what they would do if the government and CCSA authorities allow water fights at this year's Songkran festival next month. It all came under the banner of "Want to play Songkran - are you afraid of Covid or not?" Results were mixed though generally on the broader issue of whether water fights should be allowed in the first place more than 80% said they should not. Interestingly, more people cited fear of road accidents than Covid in the poll. Despite the poll it is widely expected that water fights will be banned when the CCSA main committee meets this Friday, notes Thaivisa. In the poll - conducted nationwide among 1,315 people aged 15 up - they were asked what should happen if the government gives the green light to water splashing. 43.73% said no water splashing events should be held. 20.45% Said it should only be allowed in places not affected by the second wave of the pandemic 17.87% said it should be allowed according to the "New Normal" - participants should wear face shields, goggles and raincoats. 10.80% advocated complete freedom 7.15% said it should only be allowed where there had been no Covid cases for 14 days. Asked about stress levels if water splashing is allowed the results were as follows: High stress: 26.54 Some stress: 38.02% Not much: 18.78% None whatsoever: 16.66% Asked how they would protect themselves most opted for masks, social distancing, avoiding contact and face shields. Asked what they were most concerned about at Songkran 2021 the results were: Road accidents: 43.95% Covid Spread: 38.17 % Problems for tourism/economy: 15.29% Crime: 2.59% On the broader issue of whether the government should allow water fights 82.28 % said don't allow it, 15.29% said take the Covid risk and just 2.43% were not sure. The information was all contained in an infographic published by Thai media Naew Na. -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2021-03-18 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ventenio Posted March 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2021 Back in the day.....kids with super small buckets filled with polluted canal water.....literally trying to hurt people as the water "whips" out. Then the girls literally molested with hands and water.... while the backpacker smiles and takes pictures.......until they crash on their motorbike later because they were blindsided with water from 10 hoses if they held a farang sacrifice, would any of us leave citing moral concerns? ban the water 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dmaxdan Posted March 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, webfact said: Interestingly, more people cited fear of road accidents than Covid in the poll. Maybe they are finely beginning to see the light....I won't be holding my breath. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pilotman Posted March 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) My Brit/Thai daughter used to like returning to LOS for the festival, until she reached about 12 years old and then realised that getting wet and staying wet wasn't all that much fun. She stopped coming to LOS at SK after that time. Edited March 18, 2021 by Pilotman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted March 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Dmaxdan said: Maybe they are finely beginning to see the light....I won't be holding my breath. They only surveyed 1,315 people! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, PatOngo said: They only surveyed 1,315 people! That is a standard survey size for a population survey. From google: refers to the percentage of people contacted to participate in a survey that actually do so. The ideal sample size is 1500. The added cost of increasing the sample size is not offset by the accuracy gained (i.e., reduction of margin of error). Edited March 18, 2021 by Pilotman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Pilotman said: That is a standard survey size for a population. And the population are all like minded, are'nt they? A truly disciplined bunch! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, PatOngo said: And the population are all like minded, are'nt they? A truly disciplined bunch! re read my post. Then I suggest that you check it yourself . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Pilotman said: re read my post. Then I suggest that you check it yourself . Frankly, I don't care what they do to each other at Songkran! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted March 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2021 Quck, Prayut's on fire! I'm really sorry, we're not supposed to throw water. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 In 97 only 23 years ago Songkran was not that big an issue. I went to Patpong 1 and along with some of the girls and a few others the only people throwing water were in trucks that drove through the street with kids in the back. It was fun friendly and quite enjoyable. Even managed to get a haircut after i was done while my clothes dried. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post natway09 Posted March 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2021 Songkran with literally millions of people travelling long distances home has to be the best way of ensuring the viral spread 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyinNE Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Sounds like the survey that said that 98% of the people supported the PM! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 20 hours ago, webfact said: Results were mixed though generally on the broader issue of whether water fights should be allowed in the first place more than 80% said they should not. Seems the average person on the street has more sense than those wishing to "party" for a quick profit before the nation has even been inoculated. Jabs first, party after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 No mention of limiting alcohol sales, yet. Interesting. I still say this is a good experiment. 4 - 8 weeks after Songkhran, see what happens. If no new wave then open things up. Not sure about trains and buses, but I was surprised that air tickets were still generally available (and in the Saver category), and that some airlines (PG in my case) have actually put additionally flights on for Songkhran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaLa Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) I'll be wearing this gear.... Sorry, forget it, picture not inserting. Edited March 19, 2021 by DaLa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 23 hours ago, PatOngo said: Frankly, I don't care what they do to each other at Songkran! Any farang who throws water over me will risk living on hospital food for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, possum1931 said: Any farang who throws water over me will risk living on hospital food for a while. Thai's exempt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, PatOngo said: Thai's exempt? Taking on a lone farang with that sort of mentality shouldn't be a problem, but taking on a few Thais at the one time would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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