Prime Minister concerned about public safety from Songkran water play

House, April 13 – The Prime Minister is concerned about the safety of people from playing in Songkran water. Instructing agencies to supervise event organizers in all areas across the country to inspect the venue's safety. Be careful of accidents from crowding in crowded areas, including electric shocks, electric shocks from playing water tunnels, foam parties.

Ms. Trisulee Traisoranakul, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, said that Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha received reports of the atmosphere of this year's Songkran Festival, saying that people began to play in the Songkran water enthusiastically. Due to the hot weather and the absence of activities for 3 years during the COVID-19 epidemic. While many agencies, including the government sector, private entrepreneurs Many areas across the country have organized activities to boost tourism as well.

However, as many people are expected to travel and attend Songkran festivals in many locations, the Prime Minister is concerned about safety issues from playing in the water. by instructing the agency responsible for supervising the organization of various activities in each area of importance Inspect and monitor the organizers to ensure safety in all aspects for the participants. Any area where a large number of people are expected to participate in a crowded accident precautionary announcement. Self-protection of participants when entering crowded areas While the officers who take care of the area have an incident response plan ready

Ms. Trisulee said that the Prime Minister is still concerned about the danger of electric shock, electric shock, according to information from the Injury Prevention Division, Department of Disease Control, which found that in 2018-2019, Thailand found people who had electric shock accidents during Songkran. And admitted to a hospital, 47 cases, caused by playing in the water and then the water splashed onto the plug, wires, and electrical equipment was damaged. electric leak When the body is wet, electric current can easily flow through the body.

Therefore, let the manager be supervised to strictly inspect the electrical system. Explore the surrounding risky areas. Especially at the installation point of the power cut. In the event of an accident, a power cut point can be found quickly. Check to see if the swimming area has any electrical outlets or electrical appliances that are at risk. If any electrical equipment is damaged, it must be repaired immediately. Including if playing in a water tunnel or a foam party. Should check the installation of sprinkler equipment, railings, foam injection to be safe. In the event of a parade, be careful about the wires that pass along the route.

As for the people, please play with caution in the water. If wet, do not touch all kinds of conductive materials, such as turning on and off electrical equipment, pressing the electric bell, plugging in the power socket, charging mobile phones, stereos, metal poles, overpass railings, billboards, including being careful of swimming near electric poles in water tunnels, foam parties that may occur. Electric leakage and shock possible

In this regard, the Ministry of Public Health has given recommendations on how to provide proper assistance in the event of an electric shock accident. Do not use your bare hands to touch the person who has been electrocuted. Cut off the electricity at the scene as quickly as possible, such as unplugging, unplugging the switch or cutout. Use non-conductive materials such as dry cloth, dry string, dry plastic, rubber gloves, dry wood, and remove the wires. Push or pull the victim out quickly. If the victim loses consciousness or stops breathing Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and rush to the hospital as soon as possible. or call for help at 1669 .-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency