Thailand Proceeds with Songkran Festival Amid Safety Concerns Post-Myanmar Earthquake

Thailand Proceeds with Songkran Festival Amid Safety Concerns Post-Myanmar Earthquake

The Tourism Authority of Thailand announced on Monday that the Songkran festivities throughout the nation will go ahead according to plan. After evaluating the circumstances post the recent earthquake, the TAT stated that conditions in Bangkok and other areas have normalized. Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi international airports in Bangkok continue to operate normally. Public transportation is running smoothly with no interruptions, and hotels along with entertainment spots in major tourist areas are operating as usual. To guarantee visitor safety, it will collaborate with the Engineering Institute of Thailand and the Public Works Department for inspecting high-rise hotels. The authorities informed the public that significant festivities for Songkra n, a seven-day water-festival beginning in mid-April, will proceed as scheduled in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and various other places. The number of fatalities in Bangkok increased to 19 following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit ce…