Revellers walk along a large float decorated with flowers and carrying mythical creatures in a procession celebrating the Songkran festival in Phra Pradaeng district, Samut Prakan, on April 24, 2016. (Photo by Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)Authorities have ordered that water-throwing hijinks during Songkran be confined to designated zones in major provinces. Apart from the regulations on water-throwing, motorists over Songkran will also be checked to see whether they are wearing seat belts. Also yesterday, the Pollution Control Department has warned people to take care when using water from natural sources like ponds or canals. PCD chief Jatuporn Buruspat said people should not let water get into their eyes, nose, ears or mouth to prevent water-borne diseases.

Source: Bangkok Post April 07, 2017 23:37 UTC