(March's Free Topic) Songkran or Water?

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(March's Free Topic) Songkran or Water?
by Rock Lee \| 29-04-2018 15:30 0
Songkran or Water? Hi guys! Did any of you come to Thailand for vacation or Songkran? Songkran is the Thai New Year?s national holiday that is very important for Thai people. The holiday is celebrated from every April 13 to 15 and people go back to their hometowns to meet their parents and families. Also, Songkran is famous for their water fights. During the holiday, major streets are closed and used for water-fighting arenas. Everyone foreigners, local people, elderly come out and splash water to each other so when you walk in the street you should always be careful for water splashing and water guns. But, don?t be angry if they do it to you. In Thailand, it is a blessing for you. Songkran has always been a exciting holiday and one of the holidays people love, however, due to this festival Thailand is having a hard time. Water shortage. Since 1994, water levels in the country?s biggest dams are the lowest. They are also facing drought in 14 of 77 provinces and 31 provinces in risk. Since 2016, the government has been using 23 billion baht to help farmers to love droughts and they are in lots of projects such as rain-purifying, reducing water usage etc. However I think personally that Thailand should make laws and plans for water being used in Songkran festival. Even though Songkran might be a important holiday for Thailand, should they leave from people wasting water? How about making a law that says in Songkran shops that sell water can only sell to ?how much? and make a limit. It?ll definitely make a difference. Thanks for reading my article and tell me any thoughts you have!

Dormant user Rock Lee

5 Comments

Joon Ho Mentor says :
Hello Rock,
I could see how much you thought about Songkran festival and its range of admission for 'festival', not 'risk'.
Having fun time and enjoying the festival with others is the most important aim of the festival, but it is also important not to forget about the safety of people participating in.
Hope your sincere idea and thought can reach government office or department concerning Songkran festival!
Posted 02-05-2018 05:36

Rock Lee says :
Yes sir Gyeongrin Mentor!
Posted 01-05-2018 19:37

Rock Lee says :
Your welcome Bharat Adhikari!
Posted 01-05-2018 19:36

Gyeongrin mentor says :
Hello Rock Lee!
It is good see that our ambassadors are aware of water shortage and find points at which water is being wasted. Songkran is a meaningful and important event for every people in Thailand but seems to be in need of a better management. I hope a good solution that can find the equilibrium between the two trade off could come up!
Thanks for the report :)

Posted 01-05-2018 19:12