Bangkok police deputy chief Pol Maj-General Panurat Lakboon led officers to ensure safety measures were in place at “Asiatique The Riverfront”, which is expecting the city’s largest Lot Krathong turnout at 30,000 people. Chulalongkorn Pier is expecting about 5,000 revellers and the area under the Rama 8 Bridge will likely draw another 4,000, said Panurat. Panurat said police would provide security and order at 71 locations across the city as Bangkok celebrates Lot Krathong on Friday night. About 200 policemen, “Thesakij” law enforcement officials, and volunteers as well as Asiatique guards are to be stationed at the city’s most internationally well-known celebration site. The Asiatique area will also have coverage by security cameras and a drone flying above to give officials the larger picture, said Panurat.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 03, 2017 06:56 UTC