Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior gives orders to the Governor. Reminds the district chief to be careful of dangers to people in setting off firecrackers and fireworks to celebrate during the Chinese New Year Festival, 8-10 February 2024, emphasizing that administrative officials will strictly implement measures. For the happiness and safety of the people
Mr. Suthiphong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, revealed that during the Chinese New Year Festival 2024, between 8-10 February 2024, Thai-Chinese people will pay homage to sacred objects and ancestors. including lighting incense and candles as offerings And especially there will be firecrackers. In the past, there were often explosions and fires caused by firecrackers. Moreover, during the Chinese New Year festival, there will be citizens returning to their hometowns without having to take care of their homes. or lack of caution Which may cause a fire or accident. Resulting in causing damage to people’s lives and
property.
Mr. Suthiphong said that in order to prevent potential dangers. and reduce the loss of life and property of people from setting off firecrackers during the Chinese New Year Festival 2024. The Ministry of Interior has informed the provinces to consider instructing districts to consider granting permission to set off and release fireworks. or any other similar objects of the people and organizers of Chinese New Year in various places in accordance with the permission criteria set forth in the provincial announcement. which was strictly issued in accordance with the Order of the Head of the National Council for Peace and Order No. 27/2016, dated June 10, 2016, and making orders to import fireworks and firecrackers (fireworks) must be strictly in accordance with the orders of the Ministry of Interior. As well as assigning the district secretary and legal officials to go out and inspect shops or pyrotechnic makers who have permission to make, order, import, or trade fireworks in the area of ??the distri
ct. According to the authority and duties as specified by law, if any person is found to be making or trading fireworks without permission from the local registrar, he or she must file a complaint with the investigator in accordance with the law.
‘We ask for cooperation from all provinces and districts to publicize through various media, as well as give advice at the district security and order maintenance committee meeting. Meetings of heads of government agencies, kamnans, village headmen, local government organizations in the area continually learned that Lighting and releasing fireworks or any other object Similar items must be approved by the local sheriff. If the operation is violated, the person will be punished with imprisonment not exceeding three years. or a fine not exceeding sixty thousand baht or both Also, be aware of the serious dangers that may arise from setting off firecrackers (fireworks) carelessly and without caution. As well as instructing local officials who have the power to issue ord
ers to stop and prevent nuisances in playing fireworks which may cause danger to life and property. By virtue of the Public Health Act of 1992,’ Mr. Suthipong said.
Mr. Suthiphong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior Said at the end that The Ministry of Interior is concerned for the people during this Chinese New Year festival. It is a festival of happiness for Thai-Chinese families. including tourists We are determined to “cure suffering, nourish happiness” and create welfare and safety in life and property. The country is peaceful and orderly. If the citizens find any clues about the crime You can inform or inquire at the Damrongtham Center. Ministry of Interior, call the hotline 1567 or safety hotline 1784, which will have officials available to provide information and coordinate with relevant agencies to carry out their duties 24 hours a day.
Source: Thai News Agency