Songkran Festival Activities and Policies On March 29th, Thailand National Tourism Administration held a press conference on 202 1 Songkran Festival series activities at Bangkok headquarters.
In addition to the main venue in Bangkok, Tourism Thailand will also hold special celebrations in Chiang Mai, Burinan, Dacheng, Kongjing, Nambang, Langkai and Sukhothai. Through Thai food, Confucius opera, large-scale shadow play, puppet show and handicraft production demonstration, we will carry forward ancient traditions, inherit excellent culture and strictly abide by the government's "new normal" epidemic prevention measures.
Pippa, Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand, said that this year's Songkran Festival in Thailand has a six-day long holiday, which is a good opportunity to promote domestic tourism and stimulate regional economic development.
The COVID-19 Epidemic Control Center (CCSA) has approved the Tourism Authority of Thailand to celebrate the "New Normal" Songkran Festival nationwide, paying attention to inheriting Thai traditional culture, and strictly observing epidemic prevention measures to effectively prevent the spread of COVID-19 epidemic.
Yutasa, Director of Tourism Thailand, announced that from April 13 to April 15, Tourism Thailand will be in Bangkok Airport Express (AirportRailLinkMakkasan).
Station) hold the Gan Song celebration ceremony without splashing water, adhere to the economical concept of reducing waste, and pay attention to observing public health measures while inheriting local traditional customs to ensure the safe and orderly celebration.
Tourism Thailand encourages tourists to wear traditional Thai clothes or colorful printed shirts unique to the Songkran Festival.
This year's six-day holiday in Gan Song (April 10- 15) will be more lively than the Spring Festival and the Buddha Festival. People returning home to visit relatives on a large scale will inevitably drive the tourism economy and stimulate consumption. The Tourism Authority of Thailand predicts that there will be 3.2 million trips during the holiday period, generating tourism income of 654.38+02 billion baht.
As this is the most important festival in Thailand, on the morning of March 30th, Thai Prime Minister Ba Yu participated in the publicity activities of the New Normal Songkran Festival organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, and participated in ceremonies such as bathing Buddha and dripping water.
While bathing in the Buddha's light, Ba Yu prayed for Thailand's prosperity and national security, and sent blessings to youth representatives and cabinet officials, hoping that everyone could help each other and solve problems together. Ba Yu stressed that he will do his best to take care of every citizen.
Epidemic Prevention and Control The Songkran Festival in Thailand was cancelled last year due to the epidemic. This year, in order to promote sightseeing, besides the usual holidays, the government extended the holidays, but in order to prevent the third outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus pneumonia-19). The Bangkok city government has also recently announced three severe measures. Except for the traditional water-splashing festival activities, such as worshipping Buddha, bathing Buddha and offering water to elders, all large-scale celebrations and gatherings need to be applied in advance.
In order to save the tourism industry hit hard by the epidemic, the government recently announced that April 12 will be designated as a special holiday, so that this year's Songkran Festival holiday will form a continuous long holiday from April 10 to April 15. Bangkok Mayor Ashwin
Kwanmuang) said that the Infectious Diseases Committee of Bangkok recently approved the epidemic control measures during the holiday in Gan Song. Specific details include the following three items:
1. Traditional water-splashing festival activities such as bathing Buddha, worshipping Buddha and offering water to elders can be held as usual. However, if the number of participants exceeds 300, the organizer of the event must obtain the permission of Bangkok city government in advance.
2. During the stay in Gan Song, if the number of people participating in any non-above activities exceeds 100, the organizer shall submit the activity plan and disease control measures report to the district office in advance. If allowed, the site should be located in an open area with good ventilation. However, large-scale collective activities such as water splashing activities and concerts that may lead to confusion or close contact are prohibited.
3. Long-term group dinners or social activities should be avoided.
The Songkran Festival control measures were released, and Thailand's state of emergency originally scheduled for March 365,438+0 was extended to May 365,438+0. Those who violate the emergency regulations will face imprisonment for up to two years, a fine of up to 40,000 baht, or both.