BMA’s comprehensive Bangkok safety measures for New Year festival celebrations

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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has initiated several steps to enhance public safety during the New Year festival in the capital. Tavida Kamolvej, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, revealed on Monday that the BMA has devised a plan to prevent any disasters and has tasked all district offices with the responsibility of ensuring the safety of New Year festival attendees.

The City Law Office, under the directive of the BMA, is collaborating with business operators in all districts who have planned to host indoor and outdoor activities over the New Year period. Furthermore, a public service centre will be established to assist those celebrating the festival.

 

In addition to this, the City Law Office, supported by district officials, will oversee traffic management, Tavida stated. She also added that the BMA’s Medical Service Department will work closely with hospitals to ascertain that emergency response systems are prepared to handle any accidents that may occur during the festival.

 

Simultaneously, the Health Department will join forces with the relevant agencies to inspect locations where fireworks and other pyrotechnic equipment are stored, as well as entertainment venues where such equipment will be used, to safeguard all patrons, Tavida explained.

 

by Mitch Connor 

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Full story: The Thaiger 2023-12-19

 

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