No fireworks, floating lanterns allowed on Loy Krathong
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will prohibit people from lighting fireworks and releasing floating lanterns during Loy Krathong on November 14, the city executives said Thursday.
City officials have also been instructed to conduct safety checks on piers, while the public is being encouraged to use floats made of natural items and also take into consideration the fact that the country is mourning the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Suwanna Jungrungrueng, director of BMA’s Department of Environment, said that 30 public parks across the capital will be kept open until midnight for people to release their floats on November 14. However, she said, no floats will be allowed in Queen Sirikit Park in Chatuchak district and Suanluang Rama IX Park in Prawet district.
