The Songkran party on Khao San Road and activities in two neighbouring communities have been cancelled this year to prevent the possible spread of coronavirus disease.
It is the second year running the Khao San Songkran celebration has been cancelled. The activities were called off last year to allow authorities to prepare the area for His Majesty the King's coronation.
The Songkran party on Khao San Road has been held for more than four decades, with thousands of Thai party-goers joining thousands of foreigners in splashing water and other activities.
Communities in neighbouring areas also agreed to cancel religious and other related activities, including the Songkran beauty contest, during the Thai New Year celebrations.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will this week decide whether other Songkran events in the capital will go ahead, or not.
Songkran parties in Pattaya, Bang Saen, Khon Kaen and Patong beach in Phuket have already been cancelled for fear of spreading the coronavirus.
Phuket Bike Week, planned from April 11-18, has been postponed.
