Alert for possible unrest over break

“We have to keep an eye closely on any incidents of unrest during the Songkran festival even though there is no sign of violence,” he said.
Priewphan also ordered police in southern provinces including Songkhla to tighten security in all areas.
Over the past eight years, many insurgent groups had created violence in the far South, he said, especially in four districts in Songkhla – Chana, Thepa, Nathawee and Sa Ba Yoi – plus Nong Chik in Pattani province.
He said he had sought help from international intelligence agencies to provide information about groups of insurgents who may want to travel to the Kingdom.
Moves to stop drug trafficking in southern provinces had also been tightened.
“We were informed that drug dealers will send about 10 million amphetamine tablets into Thailand. They are now just waiting for the right time,” he said.
Meanwhile, a recent Suan Dusit Poll, conducted from April 37, showed about 41 per cent of 2,329 respondents thought that Songkran this year would not be very happy due to unrest in Songkhla and Yala in the South. They also worried about a possible rise in the price of essential commodities and services, especially fares. People were also worried about the lack of political reconciliation in the country.
A poll showed that people want leaders of the government and opposition to be a model for reconciliation – by not arguing with each other. 
Another poll conducted by Assumption University showed that Thais’ level of happiness had decreaseed over the past few months due to economic woes and violence in the southern provinces.
The rate of happiness had dropped from 6.66 points in July last year to 6.18 points last month. Most of respondents said they had had to shoulder a financial burden due to the rise in commodity prices. And they also worried about possible political conflicts.