Villagers in Ang Thong have been tying ropes to trees and posting “Reserved” signs along the roadside at Khao Suk Road to reserve spots for selling goods during the Songkran festival, for over a month.
On 7 March 2026, reporters found that along Wiset Chai Chan-Phothong Road, in Sal Chao Rong Thong Subdistrict, Wiset Chai Chan District, Ang Thong Province, villagers had tied jute ropes to trees lining the road beside the canal embankment and posted reservation signs over a stretch of more than 2 kilometers—from the traffic light intersection to in front of Wat Kumanawaan. Locals refer to this area as “Khao Suk Road,” a popular spot for Songkran water celebrations for Ang Thong residents.
The tying of ropes and posting of reservation signs symbolize ownership for reserving space to sell goods and products during the Songkran festival by the villagers.
Mr. Apichat Srihra, the Wiset Chai Chan District Chief, stated he has asked villagers who tie ropes to reserve selling spots to coordinate with the municipality and subdistrict administrative organizations to officially reserve their selling areas. This approach is intended to optimize management and benefits. Residents wishing to reserve selling space should contact the municipality and local administrative offices.
The Khao Suk Road water play area consists of two sections: the four-lane road is managed by Wiset Chai Chan and Tha Chang municipalities, while the two-lane road is overseen by the Sal Chao Rong Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organization, which also handles waste management and community care during the Songkran festivities.