Security measures for Songkran increased
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City authorities are on high alert and setting increased security measures for this month's Songkran festival, which runs from April 12-16.
The precautions issued by Bangkok Metropolitan Administration are meant to prevent any violence after last weekend’s car bomb attacks in Yala and Songkhla, said City Law Enforcement Department director Kramol Olarawat.
The authorities will mobilise 1,240 law enforcement staff from the city’s 50 district offices to assist police in providing security and to help motorists during the traditional water festival.
Thousands of Bangkokians will travel to the provinces, while many visitors will flow into the capital for the festivities, he said.
The BMA’s law enforcement contingent staff will also be on duty at bus terminals, shopping and tourist centres, and other areas considered to be at possible risk.
Chiang Mai Governor Panadda Disakul said the province was also stepping up security measures. Security will be heightened at all gateways to the province — by road, rail and air.
Provincial agencies will report on a daily basis, said the governor, who urged the public to help the authorities by noting and reporting irregularities.
