Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has urged business operators on Khao San Road to forget plans to hold water-splashing activities during this year's Songkran holiday period, saying their patience and cooperation are needed to avoid the risk of another disruptive coronavirus outbreak.
The minister's remarks came as Bangkok's communicable disease control committee is set to meet later today to consider whether or not to allow water-splashing celebrations at the capital's tourist hotspot over the Thai New Year festival, as was requested by business operators in the area.
