Guest Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 SONGKRAN FESTIVAL No showing off, city hall tells women Women wearing spaghetti-straps or strapless tops will not be allowed to join in the Songkran water-splashing festivities, which city hall is organising. This is to protect Thailand's reputation and that of the women themselves. City clerk Nathanon Thavisin made it clear yesterday that women wearing exposing blouses would be stopped from entering Songkran fairs, which all Bangkok district offices are holding. Police would politely escort women in such dresses out of the venues. Mrs Nathanon said city hall was serious about the ban because the Songkran festivities welcomed both Thai and foreign revellers and were reported across the world. The ban would be especially enforced on Khao San road, the backpackers' venue now famous for its water-splashing festivities. Denying the ban violated women's individual rights, Mrs Nathanon said this dress restriction was imposed last year and 90% of the female participants at these fairs were suitably dressed. Songkran fairs in Bangkok started yesterday and will continue until April 15. They are being held at several venues including Khao San road, Rama VIII bridge, and Santi Chaiprakarn park. City hall has advised people to use public transport to lessen traffic jams. Kittipong Kittayarak, director-general of the Department of Probation, issued a warning against drunk driving. He said drunk drivers would face fines and also probation and community service. Drunk drivers who caused damage would be sobering up behind bars. BKKPost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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