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Loy Krathong revellers urged not to use krathongs made of bread

16 Sept 06:01 Key points summarised by AI

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) urges Loy Krathong participants to use eco-friendly krathongs made from natural materials (e.g., corn husk, banana leaves) instead of bread or Styrofoam to protect the environment.
Bangkok will host extensive Loy Krathong celebrations this Friday at 140 locations across the capital, featuring both traditional floating and various virtual event options.
Virtual Loy Krathong events are available at multiple physical locations (e.g., Pathumwan skywalk, Lan Khon Mueang) and an online platform via the Greener Bangkok website, offering diverse participation choices.
A market survey at Pak Khlong Talad revealed krathong prices are consistent with last year, with bread krathongs costing 10-20 baht and banana leaf designs priced at 20 baht, though business was initially slow.

Yesterday 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.