The Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee has already knocked Bangkok to play Songkran water. At the venue for permission to organize the event Sprinkle water, no powder splashing, foam parties, and alcoholic beverages. Must wear masks all the time On the part of the private sector, this year’s event, more than 46 districts, canceled activities.
Today (29 March) Mr. Khajit Chatchavanich, Permanent Secretary of Bangkok (Bangkok) gave an interview after chairing the meeting of the Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee. At the Bangkok City Hall 2 (Din Daeng) that the meeting of the Communicable Disease Committee The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has resolved to organize traditional Songkran activities in the Bangkok area. But the rules and regulations Must pass the consideration of the Covid-19 Situation Administration Center (Prof.), a large set signed by Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. Which is expected to be signed soon and the BMA will issue an order pursuant to the said regulations by March 31, to take effect on April 1, 2022.
“In this regard, the meeting resolved to approve Songkran activities. Initially, traditional activities are allowed. sprinkling water But they must comply with the COVID Free Setting measures, prohibiting powdering, foam parties, and prohibiting the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the event area. As well as having to control the density in the event area, 1 person per 4 square meters (square meters), and must wear a mask at all times,” said Khachit.
However, public areas such as roads, etc. are forbidden to play with water, spray powder, and foam parties.
The Permanent Secretary for Bangkok added that While the activities in the family to be watered and organize activities in a well-ventilated place Wear a mask at all times Refrain from close contact activities or use things together Avoid sharing food or drink for a long time. However, seniors should be fully vaccinated before participating in the activity.
Mr. Khajit added that Currently, there are about 7-8 different landmarks and temples that have submitted applications for the event. The latest is in the review process. As for the Songkran festival of each district office, at this time, 46 districts have filed a complaint that the remaining 4 districts have not yet been informed whether or not to organize it. which is expected that the reason for not organizing Because related to this period is the election management period for the governor of Bangkok and the Bangkok Councilor (Sor. Kor.), which will be both open for applications. and continues until the candidate’s campaign
For areas that wish to organize Songkran activities in Bangkok, if there are no more than 1,000 participants, request permission to go to that district office. However, if there are more than 1,000 participants in the event, a request for permission must be submitted to the Health Office of Bangkok. The request must be obtained at least 5 days in advance before the event.
In the case of alcohol consumption Sources from the Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee meeting stated that for shops around the venue of Songkran that are not in the venue Able to open for sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages as usual But it must be a store that has the SHA or SHA Plus standard symbol and must be subject to COVID-19 prevention measures. And according to the regulations of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, it also limits the selling and consumption time to 23.00 only.
