In just a few days it will be a time of happiness and fun for Thai people, that is “festivalSongkran“By the special nature of Songkran 2024 This is still different. Because it is pride that UNESCO An announcement was made for Songkran in Thailand. It is the intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
To celebrate this special occasion in the year 2024, the Health Promotion Foundation (Thai Health Promotion Foundation) together with the Office of the Alcohol Abstinence Organization Network (SCL) and the Social Power Network Foundation organized a press conference “Songkran the Thai way: fun, safe, without violence.” or Songkran Noel (No L) Ready to organize a procession bringing representatives from Khao Family Road all over the country to come and show off good things and famous things. Inviting Thai people to join the Noel Songkran festival all over Thailand, filling the entire area in front of the Samyan Mitrtown Shopping Center. To emphasize the idea that Songkran can be fun even without alcohol.
Alcohol isn’t always necessary.
If you go back to before You may remember that the Songkran festival in the past 15 years has been There are often Songkran drama news stories that occur almost every year. Both quarrels Accidents during travel, being harassed, all of which involve drinking alcohol as a source of problems.
But from the lesson Thai Health Promotion Foundation and the Rice Road Alliance throughout Thailand made an MOU together. Change the water play area, which used to be a risky area, into a still zone. Organize an event Alcohol-free Songkran for more than 15 years, which is the result of supporting event hosts and venue owners in various areas Organize Songkran events and promote alcohol-free swimming areas. It has been proven that The safer the Songkran water play area, the safer it is. This makes the number of tourists increase clearly. Especially the Khao family road that is unique to each area.
As a result, there are currently more than 60 Khao Family Water Playing Roads throughout the country and another 100 large water play areas spread across every province throughout Thailand. In addition, in many areas it is also a “model” for organizing a liquor-free Songkran event, with the same voice saying that Songkran can be fun. Even without alcohol
Polls show that most are satisfied. “Alcohol-free Songkran”
Dr. Pairot Saonuam Deputy Manager of the Health Promotion Foundation (Thai Health Promotion Foundation) said that from the results of a survey of 939 Thai people and 400 foreigners in 18 provinces throughout Thailand during Songkran 2023, it was found that foreign tourists were satisfied with the arrangements. work Alcohol-free Songkran Up to 88.90%, while the majority of people agreed with organizing a liquor-free Songkran. 75.83% agreed with organizing a water play zone. 79.23% agreed with measures to control alcoholic beverages from being brought into the event area. 77.74% agreed. Because the event host does not accept sponsors from the liquor-beer business 73.16%
When asked about the benefits of holding an alcohol-free event, it was found that it increased safety by 90.42%, could reduce accidents by 89.99%, reduce quarrels by 89.67%, and reduce sexual harassment by 85.20%. Alcohol-free does not reduce tourists by 80.30%
Decided! A booze-free Songkran can really reduce losses.
Dr.Pairot, M.D. He further said that It is now clear what the 15 years will mean. The more we have a safe Songkran event space, The more tourists there are, Importantly, holding a liquor-free Songkran event is a way to control the source of road accidents from drinking and driving. Which must help campaign to communicate “Drive, don’t drink…drink, don’t drive” if Thai society seriously cooperates. It will reduce the problem of loss of life and property from alcohol.
Wisanu Srithawong Chairman of the Social Power Network Foundation He added that Civil society in each area plays a role and is an important force in driving a safe Songkran Festival. Help stimulate the policy for organizing a liquor-free Songkran event. Because it is an important cause that leads to problems of violence and loss. Especially during Songkran Festival There are now thousands of safe, alcohol-free swimming areas throughout the country. that each locality joins together to organize an event with good control measures in place Especially in private areas
5 intentions to drive a safe Songkran
For this year, the Social Power Network has jointly announced its intention to drive “Songkran the Thai way: fun, safe, without violence.” The 5 points are as follows: 1. Continuing and preserving the value of Thai Songkran culture for the whole world to see its value. Meaning of traditional work About entering the temple to make merit Pouring water to ask for blessings from elders and Thai-style games. 2. Maintain standards for a safe, alcohol-free water play area. 3. Protect safety and control violence. There is a special unit for special supervision, with CCTV cameras to monitor and inspect to prevent the drinking and selling of alcoholic beverages in the water play area. 4. Expand the results to ensure safety in the private water play area, especially department stores that organize events that emphasize Be safe, do not drink alcohol, and 5. Create a value that drinking and driving is something that society cannot accept.
The government sector celebrates Songkran the Thai way.
Dr. Niphon Chinanonwet Director of the Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health (Ministry of Public Health) said that the government has announced the “World Songkran Festival” activity to celebrate. UNESCO It has been registered as an intangible cultural heritage. The event is scheduled to be held from 1 – 21 April 2024, a total of 21 days, with the Ministry of Public Health requesting that the provincial governor and the Bangkok governor Consider organizing safe, alcohol-free Songkran water play areas in every province across the country. It has a positive effect on safety. and stimulate the grassroots economy which is an important urgent policy of the government In this regard, the organizers have been instructed to have personnel in charge of the area. There must be officials who strictly control the sale of alcoholic beverages in the area surrounding the event area. There are random inspections, surveys, or reporting of wrongdoing. To prevent the effects that may occur from being intoxicated to the point of losing consciousness. This will affect the image of tourism and the country’s cultural heritage.
Kowit Phakamat Director General of the Department of Cultural Promotion The Ministry of Culture said that in order to celebrate this year’s special occasion Ministry of Culture in collaboration with various sectors Songkran activities are organized throughout the country and Songkran songs have been prepared in 4 foreign languages, including Thai, English, Chinese, and French, widely disseminated to foreign tourists. It is open to the general public to view and download Songkran songs, Songkran song MV clips in various languages at website and Youtube
Every region throughout Thailand Bring fun Songkran activities like Noelle.
Songkran 2024 Each province across the country is united in preparing for a great event. Especially the major provinces in every region. They also chose to refuse alcohol at the event.
Bangkok
for Bangkok Songkran festivals are held at more than 118 locations, with 15 important locations. This year, Bangkok also receives cooperation from Samyan Mitrtown. Join in organizing the NO L Songkran festival which will be an important landmark to attract the attention of tourists. Songkran event space that is fun, safe, and non-violent. It is a good example to other areas throughout the country.
Phuket
Songkran Phuket It is another one that controls alcohol with. Songkran Noel Held at Limelight Avenue Mall, Phuket Province every year. Last year, it was found that 33,000 people attended the alcohol-free Songkran event, with Phuket’s goal being that I want to have a safe space that doesn’t produce drunk people onto the streets. which even though it is alcohol-free But the activities at the event are still fun and fully organized from 10:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Ang Thong
Apichat Srirao Wiset Chai Chan District Chief Revealing the idea of holding an alcohol-free Songkran event. The event will be held from 13 – 15 April 2024 in the area of Liap Klong Road, number 3495. The main highlight will be the opening of more than 900 shops by local vendors.
Chiang Mai
Sunthorn Yamsiri Deputy Mayor of Chiang Mai said that this year the Chiang Mai Municipality organized a big event to celebrate the announcement from UNESCO. The event will be held from 7 – 17 April 2024, focusing on activities to preserve tradition and culture in the form of the New Year of the City.
“On the 13th, there will be a merit-making ceremony by giving alms to monks. Tha Phae Gate In the afternoon, there is a procession of important Buddha statues of Chiang Mai. On the 16th, there will be a ceremony to celebrate the city of Chiang Mai, and on the 17th, there will be games at the Mae Kha Canal area. In terms of support measures, the municipality has cooperation with the Excise Department. Police officers and related agencies Campaign not to have alcoholic beverages at the event.”
Roi Et
Roi Et Province organizes an alcohol-free Songkran Roi Et event in collaboration with Thai Health Promotion Foundation It’s been the tenth year. The main highlight is the activity of releasing birds and releasing fish. There’s concert music. But no one drinks alcohol. From past events, there was no alcohol. causing conflicts to occur rarely
“We used to organize events with alcohol. But it appeared that someone had died. ten years ago Since organizing an alcohol-free Songkran event All Roi Et residents are happier.” Dr. Nuchakorn Maschamadon, Deputy Mayor of Roi Et City Concluding remarks
2024-04-10 04:59:00
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