The Tourism Authority of Thailand announced on Monday that the Songkran festivities nationwide will go ahead as planned.
After evaluating the circumstances post-earthquake, the TAT stated that situations in Bangkok and various areas have normalized.
Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi International Airports in Bangkok continue to operate normally. Public transportation services are running smoothly with no interruptions, and hotels along with entertainment spots in major tourist areas are operating as usual.
To guarantee the safety of guests, it will collaborate with the Engineering Institute of Thailand and the Public Works Department to examine high-rise hotels.
The authorities informed the public that significant festivities for Songkra n, a seven-day water-festival beginning in mid-April, will proceed as scheduled in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and various other places.
The number of fatalities in Bangkok increased to 19 following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit central Myanmar on Friday. significant tremors were clearly experienced in Bangkok, the capital city. and other parts of Vietnam and China.
A number of international visitors in Bangkok experienced unsettling moments when seismic activity made tall buildings sway, created fissures in walls, and led to water spilling out from rooftop pools.
From January through mid-March, Thailand saw an influx of 8.3 million international tourists, marking a rise of 3.9% compared to the same period last year. By the close of this year, the nation aims for between 39 to 40 million overseas travelers.
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