Measures for long Songkran holidays next week to be decided on Friday

23 Sept 04:39 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will chair a Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) meeting on Friday to finalize measures for the Songkran holidays, aiming to manage the Omicron variant spread.
The government anticipates a potential surge in COVID-19 infections post-holidays but expresses confidence in controlling the situation with public cooperation on safety measures.
Travelers are strongly advised to ensure they are virus-free before journeys to protect elders; while traditional Songkran festivities are permitted, water splashing and parties remain strictly prohibited.

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