The atmosphere of Songkran or New Year’s Day 2023 water splashing on Thursday (April 13) in Chiang Mai was bustling and fun. Chiang Mai residents and tourists come out to play Songkran water splashing earlier than every year after holding back for a long time without water splashing for 3 years due to the recent COVID-19 situation.
This year the tourists return and start playing faster. especially around the moat of Chiang Mai with residents and tourists Thais and foreigners both came out to play in the overwhelming water splash. The two settled and played in the water around Porth Tha Phae, along the moat, and where pick-up trucks were taken out to wander around and splash water in different areas. As a result, the traffic around the moat in Chiang Mai was quite thick and stuck in the morning.
This year’s Chinese tourists are particularly exciting. And they came out to play in the water at Tha Phae Gate. Some people carry water and carry people into trucks to go around and play with the Songkran water splash.
Although this year will have to face a crisis of smog that covers the city of Chiang Mai. But the atmosphere of swimming and fun, many people forget about the temporary fog situation come out to play in the water. and adds moisture to the air in another way
around the moat of Chiang Mai As well as the people and tourists who come out to swim together in large numbers. At the same time, there are also traders who occupy the space to set up their stalls. two foods Water play equipment such as water tanks, water guns, waterproof mobile phone cases. and a sun hat
However, Chiang Mai has announced that the area around the moat is completely prohibited for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. for safety where the relevant agencies inspect and tighten together and found that it gets good cooperation from all parties
