Krathongs are offered for sale at the Pak Khlong Talad in Bangkok in early November. (Source: Bangkok Post ) Bangkok (VNA) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Royal Thai Policeon November 11 issued warnings against floating or flying objects during thisyear’s Loy Krathong festival in an attempt to prevent disruptions in the sky foraircraft.
Those who violate the ban will be subject to prison time or a fine, or both.
The two agencies said on their websites that the BMA had announced the safety measures for Loy Krathong festivalgoers, which call for the prohibition of the lighting of firecrackers, flares,sky lanterns and other fireworks unless given permission from a district chiefofficer. Those who violate the ban will be subject to a maximum of three yearsin prison and a maximum fine of 60,000 baht, or both..
According to the websites, those who have manufactured, stored and/or sold firecrackers,flares or other fireworks have to obtain official permission from a localregistrar and strictly follow the regulations of the Department of Health onthe prevention of injury or damage caused by the manufacturing, transportingand selling fireworks.
Besides, the Royal Thai Police are calling on people in provinces not to playwith firecrackers, flares, sky lanterns and other fireworks which might disturbor harm people or damage property.
People are also prohibited from discharging firearms without good reason, andfrom drinking alcohol while driving or riding in automobiles. Those who violatethe rules will be subject to imprisonment and a fine./.
VNA
