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Anti-government demonstrators confront police lines on Pratamnak Hill in Pattaya as they converge on the 14th ASEAN Summit, Friday, April 10.
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Prepare to get wet - Songkran weekend is here

With the national Songkran festivities all but finished, expect an influx of tourists, both Thai and international, to “invade” Pattaya this weekend as we celebrate our version of Songkran from April 18 to 20.
Police are issuing the usual warnings and Pol. Maj. Gen. Bandit Khunachak, commander of Chonburi Province Police Dept. said that over 30 roadblocks will be set up throughout Chonburi during the 3-day period to check for drunken drivers. Police are also warning people to not use powder and high powered water cannons (PVC pipes will be confiscated), refrain from throwing ice water, and no public consumption of alcohol will be permitted.
Deputy Mayor Wattana Chantanawaranon announced that Beach Road will be closed on April 19 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., from the Dolphin Roundabout in North Pattaya all the way to Walking Street.
Traffic will most likely once again come to a complete standstill on many other roads in Pattaya and Jomtien. Police, along with Pattaya Mail and most everyone in the city, are urging people to avoid unnecessary travel, and if you do need to venture out, please use extreme caution, especially if you travel by motorcycle.

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