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Originally Posted by naemlo
Ya Thailand is very dangerous during this period..... tourists are advise not to come into Thailand.  No beer or any alcoholic drink is allow during this period too. Everyone needs to stay indoor to pray for the safety of the whole country. |
I found the newspaper article.
Drenching battles carried out by people on the back of trucks during the heady days of Songkran are now history as authorities have banned all vehicles from carrying water for the duration of the festival.
Revellers will not enjoy water-splashing on pickup trucks as water is banned from vehicles during the Songkran holiday. (File photo by Somchai Poomlard)
The order came during a meeting of the Road Safety Centre on Thursday to reduce fatalities during the forthcoming Thai New Year holiday.