BMA opens 35 parks for Loy Krathong with waste reduction rules

Khaosod•Society•18m ago

Reader Briefing

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is opening 35 public parks across 22 districts for Loy Krathong celebrations on November 24, 2026.

•35 public parks in 22 districts will be open for Loy Krathong until 24:00.
•The Department of Environment bans the use of foam, bread, and animal feed for krathongs.
•Alcohol sales and the release of sky lanterns or fireworks are strictly prohibited in the parks.
•An online Loy Krathong option is available via greener.bangkok.go.th on November 24, 2026.

Overview

•Ms. Woranut Suaykhakhao, Director of the Department of Environment, announced the opening of 35 public parks for the 2026 Loy Krathong festival.
•Public parks will be open for Loy Krathong activities on November 24, 2026, from opening time until 24:00.
•The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration requests citizens use natural materials like banana trunks and leaves for krathongs.
•The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration bans bread and animal feed krathongs because park ponds are closed systems and leftover food causes water pollution.
•The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration prohibits the lighting, releasing, or selling of sky lanterns, rockets, fireworks, and alcohol within public parks.
•The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration encourages the '1 family 1 krathong' practice to reduce waste.
•Online Loy Krathong activities will be available at greener.bangkok.go.th on November 24, 2026, from 05:00 to 24:00.

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Key Entities

Organization

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กทม.)ℹ️

The local government body managing public parks and environmental guidelines for Loy Krathong.

Department of Environment(สำนักสิ่งแวดล้อม)ℹ️

The department responsible for managing the public parks and environmental regulations during the festival.

Person

Ms. Woranut Suaykhakhao(น.ส.วรนุช สวยค้าขาว)

Director of the Department of Environment.

Place

Bangkok City Hall 2 Din Daeng(ศาลาว่าการกทม.2 ดินแดง)

The location where the Department of Environment is situated.

Lumphini Park(สวนลุมพินี)ℹ️

A public park in Pathum Wan district open for Loy Krathong.

Chatuchak Park(สวนจตุจักร)ℹ️

A public park in Chatuchak district open for Loy Krathong.

Wachirabenjathat Park (Rot Fai Park)(สวนวชิรเบญจทัศ (สวนรถไฟ))

A public park in Chatuchak district open for Loy Krathong.

Santichai Prakan Park(สวนสันติชัยปราการ)

A public park in Phra Nakhon district open for Loy Krathong.

Saranrom Park(สวนสราญรมย์)ℹ️

A public park in Phra Nakhon district open for Loy Krathong.

Romaneenath Park(สวนรมณีนาถ)

A public park in Phra Nakhon district open for Loy Krathong.

Mahakan Fort Public Park(สวนสาธารณะป้อมมหากาฬ)

A public park in Phra Nakhon district open for Loy Krathong.

Benjasiri Park(อุทยานเบญจสิริ)ℹ️

A public park in Khlong Toei district open for Loy Krathong.

Benjakitti Park(สวนเบญจกิติ)ℹ️

A public park in Khlong Toei district open for Loy Krathong.

Luang Rama 8 Park(สวนหลวงพระราม 8)

A public park in Bang Phlat district open for Loy Krathong.

Santiphap Park(สวนสันติภาพ)ℹ️

A public park in Ratchathewi district open for Loy Krathong.

Ramintra Sports Park(สวนกีฬารามอินทรา)

A public park in Bang Khen district open for Loy Krathong.

Seri Thai Park(สวนเสรีไทย)ℹ️

A public park in Bueng Kum district open for Loy Krathong.

Navaminphirom Park(สวนนวมินทร์ภิรมย์)

A public park in Bueng Kum district open for Loy Krathong.

Chalerm Phra Kiat 6 Cycle Birthday Anniversary Park(สวนเฉลิมพระเกียรติ 6 รอบพระชนมพรรษา)

A public park in Bang Kho Laem district open for Loy Krathong.

Romanee Thung Si Kan Park(สวนรมณีย์ทุ่งสีกัน)

A public park in Don Mueang district open for Loy Krathong.

Lat Phrao 71 Pond Public Park(สวนสาธารณะบึงน้ำลาดพร้าว 71)

A public park in Lat Phrao district open for Loy Krathong.

Thonburi Rom Park(สวนธนบุรีรมย์)

A public park in Thung Khru district open for Loy Krathong.

Thawee Wanarom Park(สวนทวีวนารมย์)

A public park in Thawi Watthana district open for Loy Krathong.

Prannok-Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Interchange Public Park(สวนสาธารณะทางต่างระดับพรานนก – พุทธมณฑลสาย 4 ตัดกับถนนพุทธมณฑลสาย 2)

A public park in Thawi Watthana district open for Loy Krathong.

Wanatham Park(สวนวนธรรม)ℹ️

A public park in Prawet district open for Loy Krathong.

50th Anniversary Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Park(สวน 50 พรรษา มหาจักรีสิรินธร)

A public park in Prawet district open for Loy Krathong.

Sirindhorn Phrueksaphan Park(สวนสิรินธราพฤกษาพรรณ)

A public park in Bangkok Noi district open for Loy Krathong.

Chalerm Phra Kiat 80th Anniversary Park (Bangkok Noi)(สวนเฉลิมพระเกียรติ 80 พรรษา พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว (บางกอกน้อย))

A public park in Bangkok Noi district open for Loy Krathong.

Wareephirom Park(สวนวารีภิรมย์)

A public park in Khlong Sam Wa district open for Loy Krathong.

Siriphirom Park(สวนสิริภิรมย์)

A public park in Khlong Sam Wa district open for Loy Krathong.

Nong Chok Park(สวนหนองจอก)ℹ️

A public park in Nong Chok district open for Loy Krathong.

Ratphirom Park(สวนราษฎร์ภิรมย์)

A public park in Nong Chok district open for Loy Krathong.

Phra Nakhon Park(สวนพระนคร)ℹ️

A public park in Lat Krabang district open for Loy Krathong.

60th Anniversary Queen Sirikit Park(สวน 60 พรรษา สมเด็จพระบรมราชินีนาถ)

A public park in Lat Krabang district open for Loy Krathong.

Bueng Krathiam Park(สวนบึงกระเทียม)

A public park in Min Buri district open for Loy Krathong.

Phraya Phirom Park(สวนพระยาภิรมย์)

A public park in Min Buri district open for Loy Krathong.

Bang Khae Phirom Park(สวนบางแคภิรมย์)

A public park in Bang Khae district open for Loy Krathong.

Thian Thale Phatthana Phrueksaphirom Park(สวนเทียนทะเลพัฒนาพฤกษาภิรมย์)

A public park in Bang Khun Thian district open for Loy Krathong.

Chalerm Phra Kiat 80th Anniversary Public Park (Sathon)(สวนสาธารณะเฉลิมพระเกียรติฯ 80 พรรษา (สาทร))

A public park in Sathon district open for Loy Krathong.