2023 Loy Krathong Festival in Bangkok: Safety Measures, Online Participation, and Traditional Practices

2023-11-23 02:06:00

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23 Nov. 2023 09:06 a.m.

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On 22 Nov. ’23 Mr. Sanont Wangsangbun, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, presided over the press conference for the 2023 Loy Krathong Festival in Bangkok at the Rama VIII Bridge area, Thonburi side, Bang Phlat District. that this year Bangkok has prepared to organize the Loy Krathong tradition under the concept of 3 safety That is, 1. 100% free from unnatural materials 2. Free from firecrackers, sky lanterns, fireworks 3. Free from dangers from pontoons-unsturdy piers. To build confidence for the people The event is scheduled for 2 main areas, namely the area under the Rama VIII Bridge, Bang Phlat District, and Khlong Ong Ang, Phra Nakhon District, as well as opening 34 public parks until 12:00 a.m. for Loy Krathong to be held under maximum safety measures for the public. by integrating cooperation between agencies such as the Marine Police Division Metropolitan Police Headquarters Traffic Police Division The Tourist Police Headquarters of the local police station has instructed officers to take care of the safety of the pontoons and piers, as well as controlling the sale and playing of firecrackers, fireworks, and floating lanterns to promote the liquor-free Loi Krathong campaign. Including allowing people to use natural materials to make krathongs. To reduce the amount of waste By asking for people’s cooperation in using krathongs made from natural materials and refraining from using foam. It promotes Loi Krathong along with protecting the environment. And campaign to float krathongs together, 1 family, 1 krathong, choosing krathongs made from natural materials. Or materials that are easily biodegradable and environmentally friendly, such as krathongs made from banana leaves and banana leaves. Tapioca flour, bagasse or even bread. Reduce the burden of sorting during this year’s Loy Krathong Festival.

In addition, this year will be the first year that people will be invited to Loy Krathong online. See the digital Krathongs in the middle of Ong Ang Canal. Bangkok has campaigned on the concept of Loy Krathong in a new way. Focus on saving the world in a new way Invite people to join in Loi Krathong digitally This is the first time that the public is open to participate in the online Loy Krathong activity. and view digital Krathongs on the water surface of Ong Ang Canal through a large projector with street performance activities and tasting of retro food At the foot of Bophitphimuk Bridge, Ong Ang Canal, those attending the event do not have to bring their own krathongs. You may just have to bring your mobile phone with you to participate in Loy Krathong online. Therefore, I would like to publicize We invite everyone to know that this year there are a variety of Loy Krathong selections to choose from. Some of you may be able to Loy Krathong at home via the online system. Or choose to float the problem you want to solve. Bangkok can help take care of you through the Traffy Fondue system.

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