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Songkran Silom Buzzes: Thais & Tourists Unleash Water Fights

Songkran Silom Buzzes: Thais & Tourists Unleash Water Fights

Matichon•General•6h ago

Reader Briefing

Silom Road erupts in vibrant Songkran celebrations with water fights between locals and tourists.

  • •Silom Road in Bangkok was a hub of Songkran festivities on April 13th, featuring water gun battles.
  • •The event, themed 'Songkran Silom Splash Out with Thai Culture 2026', runs from April 12-14.
  • •Authorities implemented security measures including scanners, CCTV, and over 500 police officers.
  • •Alcohol sales and talcum powder use were prohibited, while water guns were permitted.

Overview

  • •On April 13, 2026, Silom Road, Bangkok, became a lively Songkran festival venue, with celebrations commencing on April 12-14.
  • •The 'Songkran Silom Splash Out with Thai Culture 2026' event aims to provide a fun and culturally immersive Songkran experience.
  • •Silom Road was closed from Sala Daeng intersection to Nararom intersection to allow for public water play between 1:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
  • •Thai citizens and foreign tourists gathered on both sides of Silom Road for water fights.
  • •The usage of water guns was permitted in the area, but the use of chalk powder and the sale or consumption of alcohol were prohibited.
  • •Over 500 police officers, including crowd control and investigation units, were deployed to maintain order.
  • •Security measures included weapon scanners at entrances and CCTV cameras along the entire route.
  • •Participants were advised by officials to take care of their health and personal belongings during the event.

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Key Entities

Place

Silom Road(ถนนสีลม)ℹ️
The location in Bangkok, Thailand, where the Songkran festival is being celebrated.
Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️
The capital city of Thailand, where the Songkran event is taking place.

Person

Pol. Lt. Col. Somkiat Jai-trong(พ.ต.ท.สมเกียรติ ใจตรง)
The Superintendent of Thung Maha Mek Police Station, who commented on the security preparations for the Songkran event.

Organization

Thung Maha Mek Police Station(สวป.ทุ่งมหาเมฆ)
The specific police station responsible for overseeing security in the Thung Maha Mek area, relevant to the Songkran event.