Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee allow space Bangkok can play Songkran water at the venue for permission to organize the event. Sprinkle water, do not spray powder, play with foam, and drink alcohol. Must wear a mask at all times, which Bangkok 46 districts refrain from organizing activities
Mr. Khajit Chatchavanich, Permanent Secretary of Bangkok Revealed to the meeting of the Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee yesterday (March 29) that the meeting resolved to approve the organizing of Songkran activities, “Songkran 2522” as a tradition in the Bangkok area.
But the rules and regulations must be passed through the review of the Covid-19 Situation Administration Center (BACC), 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 Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will issue an order pursuant to the said regulations by March 31, to take effect on April 1, 2022.
Initially, traditional activities are allowed, sprinkling water, but must comply with COVID Free Setting measures. Do not spray powder, do not foam parties. Including the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the event area is prohibited. as well as having to control the density in the event area, 1 person per 4 square meters and must wear a mask at all times
In public areas such as roads, etc., swimming, powdering, and foam parties are strictly prohibited. As for the family gathering activities 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 eating However, the elderly should be fully vaccinated before participating in the activity.
Currently, there are around 7-8 different landmarks and temples that have submitted applications for “Songkran 2022”, the latest being in the process of reviewing. 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 wishing to organize Songkran activities in Bangkok, if there are no more than 1,000 participants, request permission to go to the district office, but if there are more than 1,000 participants, they must apply for permission to Bangkok Health Bureau, which must request permission at least 5 days in advance before the event.
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