China News Service, April 8. According to the WeChat public account of the Chinese Embassy in Thailand, April 13 to 15 is the Thai New Year Songkran Festival. A series of celebration activities such as water splashing will be held across Thailand. In order to ensure that compatriots visiting Thailand during the Songkran Festival holiday Have a safe and happy holiday. The Chinese Embassy in Thailand warmly reminds you:

　　1. Beware of the “low-price group trap”

　　Please be wary of unreasonable "low-price tours" and beware of getting into travel disputes due to increased compulsory shopping or self-funded items. When participating in a group tour to Thailand, you should choose a formal travel agency with outbound tourism business qualifications and a good reputation and travel products that match the quality and price. Carefully read the travel contract provided by the group agency and sign a formal contract. It is also recommended to purchase overseas travel insurance in advance to be prepared.

　　2. Make preparations before departure

　　Before traveling, please confirm that your passport is valid for more than 6 months and back up your passport information. For smooth entry and exit, prepare hotel orders in Thailand, return tickets and cash for future reference. According to Thai law, the use of drones in Thailand must be reported to the government in advance. It is recommended that you choose to bring drones into the country with caution. Please do not carry or use e-cigarettes. Violators may be jailed or fined. The Thai Immigration Bureau reminds tourists not to believe false advertisements for special customs clearance services at the airport, and there is no need to use the so-called fast lane service.

　　3. Beware of drowning accidents

　　Recently, there have been cases of drowning accidents among compatriots coming to Thailand due to lack of understanding of local hydrological conditions and unfamiliarity with the operating procedures of wading projects. Before participating in wading projects, compatriots coming to Thailand must first wear a life jacket and follow the instructions of the staff. Be familiar with the operation procedures of snorkeling and other projects; secondly, pay attention to whether there are red flags on the beach. If there is a red flag on the beach, it means that water activities are strictly prohibited; thirdly, do not go into the water during the non-open hours of the hotel swimming pool to avoid accidents and minors In particular, young children must be accompanied by a guardian when entering the water.

　　4. Pay attention to traffic safety

　　The Songkran Festival holiday is a "high incidence period" for local traffic accidents in Thailand. The traffic rules in Thailand are different from those in my country, with right-hand drive and left-hand driving. When crossing the road, please be sure to watch for cars coming from both sides and give way. When renting a motorcycle or car in Thailand, you must hold a Thai driver's license or an international driver's license. Do not pledge your passport or other identity documents to the merchant when renting.

　　5. Civilized participation in splashing water

　　When participating in water-splashing celebrations, please do not splash water on special groups such as the elderly, pregnant women, infants, police officers on duty, and camera reporters. According to relevant Thai regulations, it is strictly prohibited to use dirty water and other unhygienic water sources or to use hot water or ice cubes to splash water. Do not use high-pressure water guns to splash water. Pay attention to the waterproof protection of mobile phones and IDs, and take care of your belongings in crowded places.

　　Contact number of relevant agencies:

　　Thailand police phone number 191

　　Thailand emergency number 1669

　　Thailand Tourism Police Hotline 1155 (including Chinese service)

　　The consular protection telephone number of the Chinese Embassy in Thailand is 02-245-7010

　　The consular protection telephone number of the Chinese Consulate General in Chiang Mai is 081-882-3283

　　The consular protection telephone number of the Chinese Consulate General in Songkhla is 081-766-5560

　　The consular protection telephone number of the Chinese Consulate General in Khon Kaen is 080-936-6070

　　The consular protection telephone number of the Consular Office of the Chinese Consulate General in Songkhla in Phuket is 094-595-6158

　　Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Hotline of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (24 hours): +86-10-12308/65612308