The Royal Gazette published Surin Province's announcement adjusting safety and security measures for lighting and releasing rocket fireworks, sky lanterns, or similar objects into the air, effective from today (10 Nov).
On 10 November 2026, the Royal Gazette website published the following: Surin Province's Announcement on Measures for Prevention, Safety, and Public Order in Lighting and Releasing or Any Action Causing Rocket Fireworks, Sky Lanterns, or Similar Objects to Ascend into the Air (3rd Edition) B.E. 2569 (2026). Signed by Mr. Jamroen Waenphet, Governor of Surin Province, announced on 28 September 2026, containing the following details:
Referring to Surin Province's previous announcement on measures for prevention, safety, and maintaining public order in lighting and releasing or any action causing rocket fireworks, sky lanterns, or similar objects to ascend into the air, dated 11 July 2016,
Since the previous Surin Province announcement does not fully align with the organization of the Rocket Festival tradition and the lighting and releasing or any action causing rocket fireworks, sky lanterns, or similar objects to ascend, which take place in Surin Province, under the authority of Articles 2 and 3 of the National Council for Peace and Order Order No. 27/2559 dated 10 June 2016, Surin Province, with the joint approval of the Provincial Committee and the Provincial Cultural Council, hereby amends the announcement dated 11 July 2016 as follows:
1. Repeal the content of Clause 1 of the Surin Province announcement on measures for prevention, safety, and maintaining public order in lighting and releasing or any action causing rocket fireworks, sky lanterns, or similar objects to ascend, dated 11 July 2016, and replace it with the following:
“1. No person shall light and release or perform any action causing rocket fireworks, sky lanterns, or similar objects to ascend into the air unless authorized by the local district chief and in compliance with the criteria in this announcement. During royal visits by the King, Queen, or members of the royal family within the province or nearby areas, the lighting and releasing of rocket fireworks, fireworks, sky lanterns, floating lanterns, smoke lanterns, or similar objects into the air is strictly prohibited. If permission has already been granted, the event shall be postponed as deemed appropriate by the district chief.”
2. Repeal Clause 2.1 of the Surin Province announcement on measures for prevention, safety, and maintaining public order in lighting and releasing or any action causing rocket fireworks, sky lanterns, or similar objects to ascend, dated 11 July 2016, and replace it with the following:
“2.1 Such activities are permitted during the sixth month according to the traditional Thai lunar calendar, from the 1st waxing moon to the 15th waning moon of the sixth lunar month each year. However, villages or communities with traditional Rocket Festival customs or beliefs requiring activities outside this period may request permission. The local district chief, with approval from the Integrated District Administrative Committee and District Cultural Council, may grant permission accordingly.”
3. Repeal Clause 6.5 of the Surin Province announcement on measures for prevention, safety, and maintaining public order in lighting and releasing or any action causing rocket fireworks, sky lanterns, or similar objects to ascend, dated 11 July 2016, and replace it with the following:
“6.5 Authorized persons must appoint at least two coordinators reachable by telephone to notify the Buriram Airport Air Traffic Control Center, Roi Et Flight Control, Khon Kaen Flight Control, Ubon Ratchathani Air Traffic Control Center, and other relevant aviation authorities before the authorized lighting and releasing. They must maintain communication with these centers throughout the event and inform them upon completion of the lighting and releasing activities.”
4. This announcement is effective from the date of publication in the Royal Gazette onwards.