The Deputy Police Spokesperson warns to stop creating and sharing"trash content"which may lead to legal action, noting that no victims have reported complaints in the case claiming the use of grout as Songkran powder.
On 27 Apr 2026 at the Royal Thai Police Headquarters, Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat Deepho, Deputy Spokesperson of the Royal Thai Police, said that following an influencer's content showing powder claimed to be grout mixed with water and smeared on others' faces during Songkran, such behavior, if true, not only causes public nuisance but could also pose danger to the public.Therefore,he issues a warning to YouTubers, influencers, online content creators, and the general public to refrain from imitating such acts and to prevent possible harm as follows:
1. Refrain from creating prank content that causes distress – Acts that cause public nuisance, harassment, or public embarrassment qualify as offenses under the Criminal Code Section 397, punishable by a fine not exceeding 5,000 baht. If materials or chemicals causing harm to body or mind are used, it constitutes bodily harm under Section 295, punishable by imprisonment up to 2 years, or a fine up to 40,000 baht, or both.
2. Avoid spreading false information to generate buzz or views – Posting false videos or messages likely to cause public alarm may violate the Computer Crime Act B.E. 2550 (and amendments), Section 14(2), punishable by imprisonment up to 5 years or a fine up to 100,000 baht, or both.
3. Refrain from forwarding or supporting channels that produce trash content – To reduce the risk of spreading misinformation and to avoid becoming tools that increase viewership for those who cause social harm, potentially encouraging illegal imitation.
The Deputy Police Spokesperson added that after checking with Phra Pradaeng Police Station in Samut Prakan Province, the area where the influencer's Songkran event took place, no complaints have been filed regarding harm or impact from the alleged grout smearing. Nevertheless, anyone harmed or affected by such acts has the right to pursue legal action against the perpetrators.
Furthermore, if the public witnesses offenses or content causing public nuisance or suffers from harassment, they can report tips or emergencies via hotline 191, or report offenses to the Royal Thai Police hotline 1599, available 24 hours.