The majority of Bangkokians consider Loy Krathong an important festival, a recent poll revealed, while almost all of the respondents want to see more campaigns on eco-friendly krathong.

ABOUT 77.5 per cent of Bangkok residents are in debt and 53 per cent admit to have fallen behind in repayments, a survey by Bansomdej Poll in collaboration with the Foundation for Consumers (FFC)’s Chaladsue (Smart Buyer) magazine reveals.