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BANGKOK, April 6 (TNA) – Police will take tough action against those who drink and drive as well as a ban on those defying a ban on the use of high-pressure water guns and powder to ensure safe celebrations during Songkran festival or the traditional Thai New Year.


Pol. Lt-Gen. Adul Saengsingkaew, assistant national police chief, said a police centre aimed at preventing road accidents during the water splashing festival would officially open on April 10.

During last year's celebrations, almost two-thirds -- 65 per cent --of driving accidents were alcohol-related and involving insufficient rest on the part of motorists, Gen. Adul said, adding that the police nationwide have been ordered to strictly enforce laws on drinking and driving, while bans against the use of high-pressure water guns and talcum powder are also imposed.

This year's five-day public holiday for Songkran is from April 13 to 17. The government has set a mortality target that revellers dying in road accidents should not exceed the level of 354 deaths during the holiday period.

Convenience stores and petrol stations are advised not to sell alcoholic drinks during the celebrations, he said.

Cars carrying people with water throwing equipment are banned from entering Bangkok's inner city or nearby areas between April 11-15.

The Office of the Consumer Protection Board has issued a temporary ban on sales of high-pressure water guns. Violators will be subject to a maximum five-year jail sentence and/or a fine of Bt500,000.

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Quote:The Office of the Consumer Protection Board has issued a temporary ban on sales of high-pressure water guns.

Are these the ones that you can buy at Lotus, Big C and Carrefour? Icon_confused

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Demilitarised zone: A warning posted by Chanasongkhram police says vehicles carrying water and water-fighting weapons are barred from the Rattanakosin area, which includes Khao San Road and Sanam Luang. The Songkran festival starts on Friday.

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admin Wrote:The Songkran festival starts on Friday.

Have fun, stay safe, and I'm glad I'm out of the country...LOL

Quote:Police will take tough action against those who drink and drive

They will be arresting themselves this year..Icon_eek

Quote:Are these the ones that you can buy at Lotus, Big C and Carrefour?

Those would be the ones...Icon_cheesygrin

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