As the Songkran festival approaches, the Royal Thai Police have announced a new initiative to prevent burglaries during the celebration. Thousands of Thais are expected to leave their homes from April 12 to celebrate the traditional Thai New Year on April 13. The public holiday lasts three days and will last until April 18 this year.
The protection scheme aims to ensure that no one breaks into people's homes while they are enjoying the long holiday break. You can join the program through the OBS I Service mobile applications starting April 10. After installing the app, registrants choose the nearest police station to their home and provide information about their home and area to patrol.
Police have advised people to keep their valuables in a safe place and check the locks on gates, doors and windows to make sure they are working properly before heading out on holiday. They also urged homeowners who have CCTV cameras installed to test their functionality. In addition, vacationers at the festival were advised not to wear jewelry or expensive items during water fights to prevent them from being lost or stolen.
Police officers will be sent to monitor hospitals, bus stops and city parks to ensure public safety during the extended holidays. In an emergency, the public can call the police hotline 191 or go to the nearest police station.
As the Songkran festival is a major celebration in Thailand, it is important to take precautions to protect your home and property. With this new initiative, homeowners can feel more secure leaving their homes unattended during the holidays.
