Songkran Safety Review: '5 No's' and '3S' Model Promoted
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Key Quotes
"This Songkran received cooperation from all parties, with positive feedback from the private sector and public regarding safety, fun, and happiness."
สงกรานต์ปีนี้ ถือว่าได้รับความร่วมมือจากทุกฝ่าย มีผลตอบรับจากภาคเอกชนและประชาชน ในด้านความปลอดภัย ความสนุก และความสุข
"Silom is a world-class Songkran water-fighting location, with over 650,000 participants. Success stemmed from cooperation among all sectors."
พื้นที่สีลมถือเป็นหนึ่งในจุดเล่นน้ำสำคัญระดับโลก ที่มีประชาชนและนักท่องเที่ยวเข้าร่วม 3 วัน กว่า 650,000 คน ความสำเร็จเกิดจากความร่วมมือของทุกภาคส่วน
"Measures reducing drinking in water-fighting areas reduce risks, enhance safety and confidence, establishing a city norm for large events."
มาตรการลดการดื่มในพื้นที่เล่นน้ำ ส่งผลต่อการลดความเสี่ยง สร้างความปลอดภัย และความมั่นใจชัดเจน สร้างเป็น Norm ของเมืองในการจัดงานที่มีคนจำนวนมาก
"Large event attendees can have fun without alcohol, with private sector endorsement, like Phuket's Jungceylon holding a major alcohol-free Songkran music festival."
Norm สังคมที่มาร่วมงานใหญ่ สามารถสนุกได้โดยไม่มีแอลกอฮอล์ โดยเฉพาะภาคเอกชนตอบรับ เช่น จังหวัดภูเก็ตห้างลามไลท์ จัดงานดนตรีสงกรานต์ยิ่งใหญ่ก็ไม่มีแอลกอฮอล์
Key Entities
Organization
An organization involved in reviewing the 2025 Songkran festival and promoting public health initiatives.
Alcohol Abstinence Network(เครือข่ายงดเหล้า)
An organization that participated in the review of the 2025 Songkran festival and advocates for alcohol-free events.
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Health Department(สำนักอนามัย กทม.)
The BMA's Health Department, which collaborated on Songkran safety measures and reviewed the 2025 festival.
BMA's Traffic and Transport Department(สำนักการจราจรและขนส่ง กทม.)
A BMA department involved in the Songkran review, contributing to discussions on traffic and transportation aspects.
Office of the Alcohol Beverage Control Committee(สนง.คณะกรรมการควบคุมแอลกอฮอล์)
An office that participated in the Songkran review and will receive the findings for further consideration.
Injury Prevention Division, ThaiHealth(กองป้องกันการบาดเจ็บ สสส.)
A division of ThaiHealth involved in the Songkran review, focusing on preventing injuries during the festival.
Traffic Police Division(กองบังคับการตำรวจจราจร)
A police unit that participated in the Songkran review, providing input on traffic management and enforcement.
Bang Rak District Office(สำนักงานเขตบางรัก)
The district office responsible for the Silom area, which contributed to the success of the Songkran events there.
Pathumwan District Office(สำนักงานเขตปทุมวัน)
The district office responsible for the Siam Square area, which organized family-friendly Songkran activities.
Phra Nakhon District Office(สำนักงานเขตพระนคร)
The district office responsible for the Khao San Road area, which collaborated with local stakeholders for safety and crime prevention.
Chom Thong District Office(สำนักงานเขตจอมทอง)
A district office that involved community members in setting up safety watch points during Songkran.
Prawet District Office(สำนักงานเขตประเวศ)
A district office that utilized community mechanisms for safety monitoring and providing rest areas during Songkran.
Safe Driving Project (SAD)(แผนงาน สอจร.)
A project involved in the Songkran review, likely focusing on road safety and accident prevention.
Khao San Road Entrepreneurs Association(สมาคมผู้ประกอบการถนนข้าวสาร)
An association of business owners on Khao San Road that collaborated on crime prevention and alcohol advertising monitoring during Songkran.
Tuk-Tuk Taxi Association(สมาคมแท็กซี่สามล้อ)
An association of tuk-tuk taxi drivers that participated in discussions on reducing drunk driving during Songkran.
Community Network for Risk Factor Reduction(เครือข่ายชุมชนลดปัจจัยเสี่ยง)
A network of community organizations involved in implementing safety measures during Songkran.
Children, Youth, and Family Foundation(มูลนิธิเด็ก เยาวชน ครอบครัว)
A foundation involved in the Songkran review, likely focusing on the well-being of vulnerable groups during the festival.
Social Power Network Foundation(มูลนิธิเครือข่ายพลังสังคม)
A foundation that participated in the Songkran review, contributing to discussions on community safety and social impact.
Place
The capital city of Thailand, which hosted a vibrant Songkran festival in 2026 and was the focus of the review.
A major entertainment and business district in Bangkok, identified as a key Songkran celebration zone that utilized the Incident Command System.
A well-known backpacker street in Bangkok's Phra Nakhon district, highlighted as a Songkran celebration area that collaborated with local vendors for safety.
A shopping and entertainment area in Bangkok's Pathumwan district, designated as a family-friendly Songkran zone.
One Bangkok(วันแบงค์ค๊อก)
A mixed-use development in Bangkok that participated in the Songkran review, sharing insights on zoning alcohol consumption areas.
Pathumwan District(เขตปทุมวัน)
A district in Bangkok that organized a family-oriented Songkran celebration at Siam Square.
Phra Nakhon District(เขตพระนคร)
A district in Bangkok encompassing Khao San Road, which focused on community collaboration for crime prevention and alcohol advertising control.
Chom Thong District(เขตจอมทอง)
A district that utilized community mechanisms to establish safety watch points and rest areas for intoxicated or fatigued individuals during Songkran.
Prawet District(เขตประเวศ)
A district that implemented community-led safety watch points and rest areas during Songkran to prevent accidents and maintain community safety.
A commercial area in Bangkok that served as a family-focused Songkran venue during the festival.
Person
Paitoon Ngam-mook(ไพฑูรย์ งามมุข)
Deputy Director of the BMA Health Department, who commented on the cooperative success of the 2025 Songkran festival.
Pornphan Wattanasin(พรพัน วัฒนสินธุ์)
Director of Bang Rak District, who discussed the success of the Silom Songkran celebration and its collaborative efforts.
Ms. Yadha Phothorampai(นางสาวญาดา พรเพชรรัมภา)
Secretary of the Khao San Road Entrepreneurs Association, who discussed community vigilance and alcohol advertising issues.
Mr. Teera Watcharapranie(นายธีระ วัชรปราณี)
Director of the Alcohol Abstinence Network, who emphasized the trend towards alcohol-free large events and its impact on safety.
Law
The '5 No's' Measures(มาตรการ 5 ป.)
A set of safety measures implemented by the BMA for Songkran, including 'No powder, No revealing clothes, No high-pressure water guns, No alcohol, and No weapons'.
The '3S' Model(โมเดล 3เอส)
A conceptual framework adopted by the BMA for Songkran planning, comprising Safety, Spirit, and Soft Power.
A management system used in Silom during Songkran for efficient crowd control and emergency response.
Technology utilized in Silom for safety, including facial recognition systems.
Surveillance technology employed in Silom for monitoring public safety during Songkran.
Emergency Lane(เปิดเลนฉุกเฉิน (Emergency Lane))
A dedicated traffic lane created in Silom to facilitate rapid emergency vehicle access during the Songkran festival.
ID Wristband(สายรัดข้อมือ (ID Wristband))
Safety tool used in Siam Square for children to prevent them from getting lost during Songkran.
Legislation governing alcohol advertising, promotions, and sales, which were observed to be violated during Songkran.
Alcohol Sales License Laws(กฎหมายใบอนุญาตขายสุรา)
Regulations enforced by the Excise Department pertaining to the sale of alcoholic beverages, which were found to be violated by some vendors.