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Lampang's Songkran Gets Horse Patrols to Cut Fuel Costs

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Police in Lampang have launched horse-drawn carriage patrols for the Songkran festival, enhancing public safety while promoting local heritage and reducing fuel use. This initiative, led by Muang Lampang Police Station, integrates these patrols with car and motorcycle units to maintain order, protect property, and boost tourist confidence during the holiday.

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The selected officers underwent training with the Lampang Carriage Association to learn carriage handling before deployment. Patrols will target key routes, including Boonyawat and Thip Chang roads, and the city's economic areas. Pol. Lt. Col. Thanee Tanjankul, overseeing the project, noted it supports the provincial police's security goals, led by Major General Phumiphan Nawatrakulpisut.

These carriage patrols will complement motorised units and, in some areas, serve as fuel-efficient alternatives amid high energy prices. Officers will also focus on sensitive locations like gold shops and tourist sites. The use of traditional police uniforms while on patrol underscores Lampang’s unique cultural identity.

Horse-drawn carriages have been part of Lampang’s history since the reign of King Chulalongkorn in 1915, serving as transport between provinces like Chiang Mai and Phrae. Although they have become less common elsewhere, Lampang continues to preserve this heritage, formally organizing its carriage association in 1952.

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See it is working.. people get original ideas to play Songkran without using cars....

Growing Horse-Feed, these days, requires quite a bit of gas and/or petroleum, in order to produce fertilizer.

If only horses could produce their OWN fertilizer......

Using horses in a water/ice cube throwing environment is a recipe for disaster IMO!

16 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

If only horses could produce their OWN fertilizer......

If only we could combine the horses output with the cr@p you spout forth here we could cut the fertilizer prices at a srtoke!

2 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

If only we could combine the horses output with the cr@p you spout forth here we could cut the fertilizer prices at a srtoke!

But, as you know: Fertilizer, these days, is produced from gas.

17 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

But, as you know: Fertilizer, these days, is produced from gas.

And most of that is from your unwanted flatulent produce on this forum!

1 hour ago, GammaGlobulin said:

But, as you know: Fertilizer, these days, is produced from gas.

So it seems like you are. The toxic kinds I assume.

1 hour ago, scottiejohn said:

And most of that is from your unwanted flatulent produce on this forum!

I only emit methane.

So solly.

24 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

So it seems like you are. The toxic kinds I assume.

Poop, you mean?

I hope they bring their water pistols with them

I have a bad gut feeling that this will not turn out well. I hope I’m wrong, but I’m sure we’ll see it it the news.

Them Thais are resourceful, you've got to hand it to them. ❤️ 🤣

I can see the video already. Just like the movies. Police in horse drawn carriage chasing bad guy through the streets, knocking over vendors stalls.

Maybe they can strap a Police light on the horses head for when they patrol.

Have to applaud the use of creative ideas to solve a problem.

Good idea, but will the horses not get "spooked" by all the water throwing activities?

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