Bangkok, 9 April: Bangkok holds a press conference for Songkran. Prepare to be juicy all over the city. With more than 100 event points, divided into 2 main categories: 1. Cultural line (little wet) and 2. Fun line (very wet). Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok, chaired the meeting of the Bangkok Executive Committee No. 6/2024. After the meeting, Mr. Ekwaranyu Amrapal, Assistant Secretary to the Governor of Bangkok and spokesman for Bangkok Revealing the organization of the Songkran Festival in Bangkok that Bangkok will hold a press conference on the organization of the Songkran Festival on April 9, 2024, which will provide details about Songkran activities in the Bangkok area. which from the information that has been collected There will be events in 106 different areas and there will be approximately 14-15 highlighted points, divided into 2 main categories: 1. Cultural line (little wet) and 2. Fun line (very wet) and A map showing the event locations will also be revealed at the press conferenc e. For the cultural Songkran festival, such as the Sanam Luang area and Ratchadamnoen Klang Road. (organized by the government - TAT) Within the event there will be parades from 5 regions. The organizers are in the process of coordinating with the Phra Nakhon District Office. To take care of safety and various traffic or around the city square. (organized by Bangkok) there will be a ceremony to consecrate holy water according to the ancient Mon tradition. And holy water will be distributed to the people as well. As for the fun Songkran festival, such as around Khao San Road. This year, lessons from last year have been taken to improve further. Both about the bathroom Installation of permanent, clearly visible emergency exit signs. Organizing entry and exit routes that reduce density in the area or around Silom Road This year there will be road closures and a swimming event. which is organized by the Ministry of Culture together with the Bang Rak District Office and business operators in the Silom area It i s expected that more people and tourists will come to join the Songkran festival than last year. Because there will be both public and private events throughout the month. Conforms to government policy As for the problem of motorcycle taxi drivers increasing fares during festivals Bangkok will continue to coordinate with relevant agencies. However, Bangkok will be strict in maintaining safety. Coordinate closely with the police. A Command Center will also be set up to monitor the situation in the event area and coordinate with relevant agencies in a timely manner in the event of an emergency. Including the preparation of a medical unit and coordination with hospitals in the Bangkok area. To take care of citizens and tourists as well. Source: Thai News Agency