The temple has baked 8,000 such krathong for sale to people who will float them along waterways on Loy Krathong on Friday. (Photo by Apichit Jjinakul)The Marine Department will ban all cargo ships along a section of the Chao Phraya River from Rama VII Bridge to Rama IX Bridge in the capital to boost safety during the Loy Krathong celebrations this Friday. Charoenporn Charoenthum, managing director of Chao Phraya Express Boat Co Ltd, said yesterday the company's boats have been taking precautions. Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang said the city has approved 190 piers on the Chao Phraya River and another 125 piers on canals as safe for the public to use during Loy Krathong. On Friday night, the BMA will keep 30 out of 35 public parks open for people to celebrate the Loy Krathong festival.

Source: Bangkok Post October 31, 2017 00:33 UTC