Nov 28, 2023
Bangkok's Loy Krathong Festival sees 640,000 Krathongs cleared from waterways
Bangkok's Loy Krathong Festival resulted in the clearing of nearly 640,000 Krathongs from the waterways, with the majority made of biodegradable materials. Over 3,000 digital Krathongs were also spotted. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration employees collected and sorted the traditional baskets. The total count increased by 11.74% from the previous year, and 96.7% were made from environmentally friendly materials.