Phuket Urged to Inform Tourists of Water-Splashing Ban During Songkran

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PHUKET (NNT) - Following reports that some visitors attended water-splashing parties to celebrate the Songkran festival in Phuket, the government has directed officials in the province to educate tourists about the Songkran water-splashing ban.

 

Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, a government spokesman, said the directive was issued in response to reports of tourists flouting the ban while out on the street celebrating the long holidays in Patong Beach’s Soi Bang La.

 

According to Thanakorn, an order has been issued for the Phuket governor and related units to visit tourist areas to inform visitors about the ban and ensure that both businesses and revelers strictly adhere to it.

 

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Anupab Yodrabam, deputy governor of Phuket, stated that the provincial authorities have since issued directives to Covid-19 situation command units in three districts to enforce the water splashing ban. He added that more personnel have been dispatched to the area to enforce compliance.

 

Meanwhile, Royal Thai Police spokesperson Pol Maj Gen Yingyot Thepjamnong stated that Songkran celebrations may be allowed in areas where Covid-free measures can be fully implemented, as long as they serve the purpose of preserving Thai tradition. Powder smearing, foam parties, and alcohol consumption will be prohibited at any mass events.

 

Pol Maj Gen Yingyot warned that violators could face up to two years in prison, a 40,000 baht fine, or both. Additionally, they may face a fine of up to 20,000 baht under the Communicable Disease Control Act.

 

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[Thailand]

But it's OK for the locals or foreigners who are not tourists?

[Thailand]

Gives a new meaning to marine- water police!

[ikke1959]

They should have informed on many websites in English about the ban instead of only Thai ... Maybe tourists would have chosen another destination than, but they want the tourists come but with no happiness to them.. No entertainment, no alcohol unless a meal, always a threatening quarantine, an expensive THB, and unfriend authorities... What do you think peopel will tell at home about the Land of Smiles and hospitality??

[Tarteso]

Enforce, Ban, Test & control, No alcohol, No bars….A nice place to visit. ????

Edited April 14, 2022 by Tarteso

[hotchilli]

Easy to blame the tourists, so who brought and filled the huge water containers?????

[madmitch]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Easy to blame the tourists, so who brought and filled the huge water containers?????

As clearly seen in the accompanying photo.

[hotchilli]

That shows it being emptied, not who donated it.

[Tropposurfer]

That horse has well and truly bolted haha ???????????? Water fairly abundant from what I've seen on my little west coast jaunts.