Water splashing will most likely be allowed this coming Songkran, the culture minister said Tuesday.
Culture Minister Ittipol Khunpluem said Songkran festivities had the go-ahead from the government, in the upcoming Thai New Year holiday.
The Songkran holiday will be extended to six days this year after the cabinet on Tuesday approved a special holiday on April 12.
The Songkran festival break will now run from April 10 to April 15 (Saturday-Thursday).
The current Covid-19 was stable enough to handle Songkran’s annual interprovincial travel back home, as well as family meetups including older relatives, although social distancing must still be maintained.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said that he hoped Songkran could boost the tourism-bereft economy.
“I want the economy to improve during Songkran for commerce, tourism, and hotels to make up for lost lost income during the Covid-19 pandemic.”
“Plans are in the pipeline and will be made clear before Songkran for sure.”
Source: Khaosod English / The Nation
