Bang Saen Songkran Flow: No Sound Cars or Water Trucks on Beach April 16-17

Matichon•Society•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Chonburi Province is implementing traffic restrictions for the Bang Saen Songkran celebration to ensure safety and smooth transit.

•Bang Saen will host its traditional Songkran Flow sand pagoda festival on April 16-17.
•Sound system vehicles and water-carrying trucks will be banned from the main beach access roads.
•Authorities aim to prevent traffic congestion and ensure emergency services can access the area.
•The event is expected to attract many Thai and foreign tourists.

Overview

•On April 11, relevant officials conducted an inspection of checkpoints in Chonburi Province.
•Chonburi Province is a major tourist destination, especially during the Songkran festival.
•Narongchai Khun Pluem, Mayor of Saen Suk, announced the schedule for the Bang Saen Songkran Flow festival.
•The Bang Saen Songkran Flow sand pagoda festival is scheduled for April 16-17, 2026.
•Sound system vehicles and water-carrying pickup trucks will be prohibited from entering key roads leading to Bang Saen Beach.
•The prohibition is in order to prevent traffic congestion, particularly on roads leading to Bang Saen Beach, and to ensure swift access for emergency vehicles in case of accidents or medical emergencies.
•Other vehicles will be permitted to visit Bang Saen Beach normally during the festival.
•Deputy Governor Pongsatit Pichinan urged the public to be good hosts to both Thai and foreign tourists during the Songkran festival.

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Key Quotes

Narongchai Khun Pluem

"The Bang Saen Songkran Flow sand pagoda festival for 2026 will be held between April 16-17, at Bang Saen Beach, Mueang District, Chonburi Province."

การจัดงานประเพณีก่อพระทรายวันไหลบางแสนประจำปี 2026 จัดขึ้นระหว่างวันที่ 16-17 เมษายน บริเวณชายหาดบางแสน อ.เมือง จ.ชลบุรี

Narongchai Khun Pluem

"Pickup trucks carrying water and sound system vehicles are prohibited from entering Khao Lam Road, the road down to Bang Saen Beach, and also Wonnapa Beach Road."

ห้ามรถกระบะบรรทุกน้ำ และรถเครื่องเสียงเข้ามาบริเวณถนนข้าวหลาม ถนนลงหาดบางแสน รวมทั้งถนนเข้าหาดวอนนภา

Key Entities

Person

Mayor Tui(นายกตุ้ย)

Mayor of Saen Suk Municipality, who announced details about the Bang Saen Songkran Flow festival.

Pongsatit Pichinan(นายพงศ์ธสิษฐ์ ปิจนันท์)

Deputy Governor of Chonburi Province, who spoke about preparing for tourists during Songkran.

Worakarn Sathapornphinyo(นายวรจักร สถาพรภิญโญ)

District Chief of Mueang Chonburi, who was involved in supervising Songkran festival checkpoints.

Pol. Col. Naratchaphong Udomsri(พ.ต.อ.ณรัฐช์พงศ์ อุดมศรี)

Superintendent of Saen Suk Police Station, who participated in overseeing Songkran checkpoints.

Surachet Srisa-ang(นายสุรเชษฐ์ ศรีสำอางค์)

Mayor of Mueang Subdistrict Municipality, who was present during an inspection of Songkran checkpoints.

Narongchai Khun Pluem(นายณรงค์ชัย คุณปลื้ม)

Mayor of Saen Suk Municipality, who announced the schedule and restrictions for the Bang Saen Songkran Flow.

Place

Chonburi Province(จังหวัดชลบุรี)ℹ️

The province hosting the Bang Saen Songkran Flow festival and implementing traffic restrictions.

Bang Saen Beach(หาดบางแสน)ℹ️

The location of the Bang Saen Songkran Flow festival, where traffic restrictions will be enforced.

Khao Lam Road(ถนนข้าวหลาม)

A road near Bang Saen Beach where water-carrying trucks and sound system vehicles are prohibited.

Road to Bang Saen Beach(ถนนลงหาดบางแสน)

A key access road to Bang Saen Beach where traffic restrictions will be implemented.

Road to Wonnapa Beach(ถนนเข้าหาดวอนนภา)

A road leading to Wonnapa Beach which will also have restrictions for certain vehicles.

Burapha University Hospital(โรงพยาบาลมหาวิทยาลัยบูรพา)

A hospital whose access could be hindered by traffic congestion during the festival.

Organization

Mueang Subdistrict Municipality(เทศบาลตำบลเหมือง)

The local municipality from which officials supervised Songkran festival preparations.