Thai officials have yet to set regulations on the large water celebrations for Songkran, the Thai New Year, but the Public Health Ministry is recommending dry actions for the normal ceremonies. To forestall the spread of Covid-19, the ministry is advising that Thais keep away from the normal act often identified as “rod nam dam hua,” the place water is poured on the arms of family members, primarily the aged, as a blessing.
Instead of the water ritual, Thais are being requested to bow, whereas maintaining a secure social distance. Exclusive travelling house through the vacation, which runs from April 13 to 17, are urged not to partake within the rod nam dam hua ceremony as they could transmit the virus to the aged, who are susceptible to a severe infection.
So far, Songkran celebrations are deliberate to go forward this year, however restrictions, like if large water fights shall be allowed and to what extent, will be mentioned on Friday at the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration basic assembly. PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has reportedly given the green mild for interprovincial journey in the course of the holiday..