Bangkok Governor says Songkran to Focus on Traditional Activities, Urges Public Not to Drink Alcohol

[snoop1130]

 

The governor of Bangkok yesterday announced that during the upcoming Songkran Festival, Bangkokians should not dress scantily, refrain from drinking alcohol, and not use high-pressure water guns or powder.

 

Governor Chadchart Sittipunt also stated that there will be no alcohol sales during the festival in festival zones which ranges from April 12th to 14th in Bangkok. The city is planning to hold the Songkran Festival under the theme of “Preserving Thai Songkran Traditions, Uniting Hearts for the World,” which is scheduled to take place at the City Hall in Bangkok, with numerous activities mostly focusing on the cultural and traditional sides of Songkran.

 

These activities roughly include Buddhist ceremonies, merit-making, paying respects to Buddha’s statue, and respecting elders to ask for blessings. Events will be organized by Bangkok City across all 50 districts during the entire stretch of the Songkran festival, Chadchart said.

 

Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/03/28/bangkok-governor-says-songkran-to-focus-on-traditional-activities-urges-public-not-to-drink-alcohol/

 

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[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The governor of Bangkok yesterday announced that during the upcoming Songkran Festival, Bangkokians should not dress scantily, refrain from drinking alcohol, and not use high-pressure water guns or powder.

Nice try... but that all Songkran is to the majority.

[alex8912]

You can't really make this stuff up! " The new app starting April 7 will show different layers of wetness!"  What will Pattaya look like on this app?

[RichardColeman]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

refrain from drinking alcohol,

This is a clear example of someone completely missing their target market

[shackleton]

The tourist comes to celebrate Songkran drinking Alcohol and throwing water and powder paste ect over everyone else 

Khao San Road and Pattaya with no water powder and Alcohol is not going to happen ????

[Cake Monster]

3 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

This is a clear example of someone completely missing their target market

I just think its his turn to come out with a stupid statement, as hes not made many for a while.