Bangkok,, "Harbour Master" strictly controls facilitation and safety for Songkran travel in 2024. If anyone sees an unsafe situation on the water, You can call the Marine Department hotline 1199 24 hours a day. Mr. Kritphet Chaichuay, Director-General of the Marine Department Chaired a meeting to prepare for safety before the Songkran Festival 2024. During the Songkran Festival 2024, between 11-17 April 2024, it is expected that people will return to their hometowns and travel to the destinations. Travel by water during the long holiday. The Marine Department, as the agency that oversees water safety A safety plan has been prepared. Ready to announce Regarding safety measures during the Songkran Festival 2024, a warning was issued to use caution when navigating and using boats. Ready to set up a working group to inspect the safety conditions of passenger ships. Boats, restaurants and piers on the Chao Phraya River Establish a waterway facilitation and public relations center at the pier. Ready to integrate with relevant agencies such as the Royal Thai Navy and the Royal Thai Police. Marine Police Division Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Ruamkatanyu Foundation Por Teck Tung Foundation Volunteer Network, etc., to take care of water safety. In this regard, the Marine Department has arranged manpower consisting of the central government, 176 guard officers, 2 guard boats, the regional section, 603 guard officers, 55 guard boats, for a total of 779 guard officers and 57 guard boats, in order to prepare according to water security measures. Ready to provide convenience to the people during the Songkran festival. Emphasize that the Marine Department in the central and provincial areas is strict in inspecting and bringing safety measures to disseminate to entrepreneurs in the area to know and cooperate in implementation. Tourists must wear a life jacket before setting sail. Check the readiness of the boat before use. Including placing life-saving equipment and lifebuoys in a clear area. Ship owners, b oat masters, and seafarers must check the equipment so that it is ready for use. In addition, he also urged all officials to work in an integrated manner with agencies in every sector. In order to maintain water safety during the Songkran Festival of 2024 in order. Reduce water accidents Ready to follow weather forecast news and announcements. of the government continuously If anyone sees an incident of water safety You can call the Marine Department hotline 1199 24 hours a day. Source: Thai News Agency