A long section of Silom Road will be a water-splashing zone from noon to 8pm from tomorrow until Saturday, but alcohol, talcum powder and high-pressure water guns are prohibited.
Wanlop Suwandee, chief adviser to the city governor, said on Wednesday the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) had not organised any entertainment to celebrate Sonkgran on Silom Road this year, because the nation was still mourning the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Business in the area had given full cooperation by not allowing stages to be set up in front of their premises, shows or other activities unsuitable for the mourning period.
However, revellers were still expected to flock to Silom Road during the festival to splash water, as in previous years. The BMA had coordinated with police, the military and other officials in improving security and ensuring merrymakers have a good time.
An 850-metre section of Silom Road, from Sala Daeng intersection to Nararom intersection, will be closed to vehicles to allow water-splashing from noon to 8pm from April 13 to April 15, Mr Wanlop said.
Alcohol, powder and high-pressure water guns are banned. Checkpoints will be set up around the venue and water trucks and vehicles with loud music will not be allowed to enter Silom Road during this period, he said.