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Described: 12 Apr 2025 at 05: 26
On Friday, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA ) inaugurated a command center to oversee the safety of Songkran revelers in Bangkok and 17 other city locations.
The center will continue to be operational until Thursday, March 15.
Bangkok City Hall meeting on Friday, according to Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, was focused on security measures for the celebration with the BMA putting emphasis on convenience and public safety.
He stated that in order to accomplish this, the BMA may work with the Metropolitan Police Bureau, the Customers Police, the Visitor Police Bureau, the local authorities, thessakij officials, and other related organizations.
A shared command center has been established to oversee security and track CCTV systems. Walk-through metal detectors and police officers have been stationed at 17 holiday service locations in Bangkok to help tourists and deal with complaints.
The government is encouraged to honor Thai culture and standard values while respecting other people’s traditions.
A safety plan for April 11 through April 17 was developed by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation ( DDPM), which included high-risk areas. With personnel stationed at 43 areas, security efforts included nighttime entertainment venues and event spaces.
The Traffic and Transport Department has installed CCTV cameras in key locations, including Khao San Road, which has 186 devices, 16 devices along the Road, 11 face devices, and four screening points, to prepare for the” Ten Dangerous Time” road safety plan.
There are 115 cameras on Silom Road, 28 along the street, 13 encounter cameras, two magnificent and Reflex cameras, one PTZ cameras, and five screening points.
Artificial intelligence ( AI ) has been used to improve facial recognition, identify suspects, and track down individuals.
From April 12 through April 14 at City Hall’s Lan Khon Mueang and 16 different areas in Bangkok, the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism will host Songkran activities.
Around 130, 000 people were scheduled to leave Bangkok on Friday for the Songkran trip, according to Transport Co acting leader Chatchawan Phonamontham, who said around 5 000 cars were traveling there.
1 000 more cars would be in use. On some 6, 600 cars, over 123, 000 people boarded and left Bangkok on Thursday.
Additionally, on Friday, there was heavy traffic on Phahonyothin Road heading east and Asia Road in Ayutthaya heading northwest.