Splash into Songkran! Silom Road to remain open for water fights in Bangkok

[snoop1130]

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Bang Rak District Office officially announced that Silom Road, a popular destination for water fights in Bangkok during Songkran, will remain open this year. Locals and tourists can take part in the water fights on the streets and sidewalks of each Soi.

 

After three years of being affected by the pandemic, the Songkran Festival and its accompanying water fights will be fully restored this year. The water fights on Silom Road are one of the most popular attractions that people eagerly anticipate each year during the festival. However, this year, the road will not be closed so that people can enjoy the full area for water splashing.

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Bang Rak District Office wanted to make the public aware that Silom Road is the main traffic route in the heart of Bangkok. If the road was closed it would affect the overall traffic system, the residents living in the area, and patient delivery at the nearby hospitals.

 

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt reported yesterday that Bangkok will not ban the Songkran Festival or water fights in the Silom area. People can still enjoy the festival, but not on the main road.

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/splash-into-songkran-silom-road-to-remain-open-for-water-fights-in-bangkok

 

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[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

However, this year, the road will not be closed so that people can enjoy the full area for water splashing.

It's open, it's closed, it's up to the police... maybe open, maybe closed... make a decision for gods sake.

 

[2baht]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

It's open, it's closed, it's up to the police... maybe open, maybe closed... make a decision for gods sake.

 

No, keep them guessing, sanook!