Picture: Siam Rath

 

Pathum Thani's Klong Luang district held a two-day Songkran festival, but it wasn't all fun and games. In an effort to promote safety and prevent violence, officials set up checkpoints around Khlong Sam Road to check for weapons and drunk drivers.

 

The joint effort included representatives from Khlong Luang District Administration, Klong Luang District Police, Klong Sam Municipality, and Khlong Luang District Public Health Excise officials.

 

District Chief Mr. Nitichai Wiriyanon explained that the Pathum Thani Governor had announced a focus on peace and order during the 2023 Songkran Festival, reported Siam Rath.

 

This was deemed necessary due to past incidents of violence during the holiday. In response, Klong Luang District worked with other agencies to ensure safety and enforce the law.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

However, the area along Khlong Sam Road proved difficult to maintain peace due to the large number of people playing Songkran, who arrived on motorcycles and trucks carrying water.

 

Officials focused on checking for weapons and drunk driving, resulting in the seizure of nearly 20 knives and the apprehension of several intoxicated drivers. Youth who failed to carry a driver's license or ID card or wear helmets were also reprimanded.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

While officials apologized for any inconvenience caused by the checkpoints, they stressed the importance of maintaining peace and safety during the holiday. As a result, trucks carrying water were not allowed to play in the area along Khlong Sam Road after 6:00 p.m.

 

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10 hours ago, webfact said:

Youth who failed to carry a driver's license or ID card or wear helmets were also reprimanded.

.....................and then asked to drive home carefully

4 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

.....................and then asked to drive home carefully

This I never understood. Here in Pattaya I see every day very many without helmets. The government could make so much money and improve the safety. But not much happens.

On 4/15/2023 at 5:37 PM, Mickeymaus said:

This I never understood. Here in Pattaya I see every day very many without helmets. The government could make so much money and improve the safety. But not much happens.

Doing something means Work , every one is allergic to work ,so figure.