Thai Youths Warned Over Risky Songkran Selfies

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of THe Nation

 

With Songkran festivities around the corner, Thai youth are being cautioned to watch their online behaviour. The government warns that the wrong kind of selfie or video during the water-splashing festival might invite severe legal consequences.

 

Anukul Pruksanusak, Deputy Government Spokesperson, stressed the importance of avoiding potentially illegal online content.

 

He advised against posting images featuring nudity, alcohol consumption, or any immoral activities, as these could breach multiple Thai laws. Violations could result in serious penalties, such as fines up to 100,000 baht or imprisonment for up to five years.

 

Authorities pinpointed three critical areas of concern. First, sharing seductive or insufficiently clothed snaps from Songkran water fights may trigger public obscenity charges.

 

 

 

Second, featuring alcoholic beverages in posts could land one in hot water with penalties reaching up to a year in jail or fines as steep as 500,000 baht.

 

Lastly, the government warned against streaming or uploading any content offensive to public morality, emphasising severe repercussions under the Computer Crime Act.

 

Pruksanusak encouraged everyone to celebrate in ways that respect the true spirit of Songkran, highlighting the cultural and traditional essence of the festival. He reminded youths that they are ambassadors of Thai culture to the world.

 

As Thailand prepares for this vibrant celebration, young Thais are urged to be prudent with their online uploads. What might seem like harmless fun to some could lead to unexpected legal visits, underscoring the importance of posting wisely.

 

Based on a story by The Thaiger

 

-- 2025-04-11

 

 

[ikke1959]

Alcohol consumption.... again outdated law... nudity?? is that not wearing a T shirt???  Immoral activities?? I know it is not common in Thailand to kiss in public, so this is immoral??? When will Thailand end this all crap laws.. Thailand means a free country but nothing is allowed and it is getting worse like N Korea, and than surprised that people stay away.. Enter the 21st century please... Advertisement of alcohol is allowed

[ozz1]

Has this guy ever seen a Instagram account maybe he should open one up what a wowser

[Tropicalevo]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The government warns that the wrong kind of selfie or video during the water-splashing festival might invite severe legal consequences

 

Translates as 'do not have too much fun  '.

[Gottfrid]

When they have to go out with a warning like this, then you really know they have problem.

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

He advised against posting images featuring nudity, alcohol consumption, or any immoral activities, as these could breach multiple Thai laws. Violations could result in serious penalties, such as fines up to 100,000 baht or imprisonment for up to five years

What... 

[factual monk]

He means ... No boobs/ tits to be visible in wet t-shirts... no one to take selfie when people are spraying others with Dick shaped water cannons... no women to dance in hot pants with a camel toe panty... no one to lie on road and do the thang... no lap dances with wet clothes in bars... no one to smoke weed and get drunk... all to stay humble and mannered.... 

😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 

 

[mfd101]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

featuring alcoholic beverages in posts could land one in hot water with penalties reaching up to a year in jail or fines as steep as 500,000 baht.

So the next time friends come from Oz or Hongkers to visit we'll have to be careful about posting photos of a civilised dinner - whether at home or in a restaurant - when we have each a glass of wine in front of us ...

 

Funny how official announcements in this country almost NEVER get the details right.

[kuzmabruk]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

such as fines up to 100,000 baht or imprisonment for up to five years

In the US and Canada we charge children with child pornography if they are caught sending a nude or partially nude selfie.   Jail time!!!!

[alien365]

I'm sure my Tiktok feed will still be full of many of those debaucherous acts. Unlike the netizens we always here about though, I wont be offended, and I ain't no snitch.

[AustinRacing]

True spirit of Songkran 😂😂😂😂. Get a life dude. One occasion when everyone lets their hair down and some dogooder trying to control it. Dream on. 

[NoDisplayName]

That's a strange obsession to obsess about.

 

No warning about dangerous selfies taken while driving drunk throwing bottles of water at pedestrians?

 

No warnings about hazardous, life-threatening stunts taken for for likes and shares?

[proton]

What's he got against tits and beer? hic

[BangkokReady]

On 4/11/2025 at 9:36 AM, Tropicalevo said:

Translates as 'do not have too much fun  '.

 

Nah, it translates as "don't let the world see what Thai people really do".

[BangkokReady]

On 4/11/2025 at 9:18 PM, NoDisplayName said:

That's a strange obsession to obsess about.

 

No warning about dangerous selfies taken while driving drunk throwing bottles of water at pedestrians?

 

No warnings about hazardous, life-threatening stunts taken for for likes and shares?

 

It's interesting that there are certain things the people in charge really don't want the world to know about.  Like, "We don't care what you get up to, just don't share any photos of it".

[ikke1959]

On 4/11/2025 at 9:25 PM, proton said:

What's he got against tits and beer? hic

Conservatives.. They control the people where ever they can with ridiculous fines for nothing while the real culprits of the country get away with everything. Maybe someone should follow him and make a picture of him that could be used to charge him. Maybe he drinks some whiskey and makes a selfie with a bargirl.. Obscene behavior for a politician... 

[Sir Dude]

That guy in the photo looks like he's a real killjoy... announcing a mandate from Grinch. I mean, wow, jail time for posting pictures of people having fun and a few beer... bit extreme.