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Nearly 640,000 krathongs, mostly biodegradable, floated in Bangkok
Nearly 640,000 krathongs, mostly biodegradable, floated in Bangkok
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023
As many as 639,828 krathongs were floated on Bangkok’s myriad canals for Loy Krathong this year, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reported on Tuesday.New journeys will guide visitors through the ‘Venice of the East’
New journeys will guide visitors through the ‘Venice of the East’
FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is introducing a new travel experience for tourists that will guide them through the canals of Thonburi.Narathiwat locals go gold hunting in canals for additional income
Narathiwat locals go gold hunting in canals for additional income
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023
Apart from rubber and fruit farming, the residents of Phukhao Thong community in Sukhirin district of Narathiwat province also pan for gold in the canals to generate income.Marine Department reassures public that 'river taxi' travel is safe
Marine Department reassures public that 'river taxi' travel is safe
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2023
The Marine Department is enforcing safety measures for boat passengers on waterways across the country, its acting director-general Sorapong Paithoonpong assured the public on Saturday.Over half a million krathongs float down Bangkok’s waterways for festival
Over half a million krathongs float down Bangkok’s waterways for festival
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2022
As many as 572,602 krathongs were floated on Bangkok’s myriad canals for Loy Krathong this year, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reported on Wednesday.Flood warning in Bangkok as 3 canals reach critical level
Flood warning in Bangkok as 3 canals reach critical level
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
The city administration has issued a flood warning for residents living along three Bangkok canals where water has reached critical levels.Chadchart defends Bangkok drainage chief amid canal dredging uproar
Chadchart defends Bangkok drainage chief amid canal dredging uproar
SUNDAY, JUNE 05, 2022
New Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt defended the city’s drainage department chief on Sunday amid a public uproar over Bangkok canal dredging.Chiang Mai dresses up for its very own Loy Krathong Festival
Chiang Mai dresses up for its very own Loy Krathong Festival
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Chiang Mai Municipality on Wednesday spent 8.5 million baht to put up lanterns along the city’s canals to mark Yee Peng Festival or Lanna-style Loy Krathong.Bangkok sewers, canals cleared out as flood season approaches
Bangkok sewers, canals cleared out as flood season approaches
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has cleaned out 3,300 kilometres of sewer pipes and dredged 1,400 canals throughout the capital to boost drainage for the rainy season.Fridges dumped in canals, Chiang Mai swamped
Fridges dumped in canals, Chiang Mai swamped
FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2017
Chiang Mai City officials have discovered many large items of trash dumped in the city’s storm sewers that are believed to have slowed drainage and contributed significantly to last month’s extensive flooding in several areas.