Bangkok: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has disclosed that a significant amount of waste, totaling 86.32 tons, was generated during the Songkran festival on April 13th.

According to Thai News Agency, this waste consisted of 70.77 tons of general waste, 4.39 tons of recyclable waste, and 11.16 tons of food waste.

Mr. Ekavaranyu Amrapal, spokesperson for the BMA, highlighted that the areas producing the most waste included Silom Road, Bang Rak District, with 28.73 tons, followed by Khao San Road, Phra Nakhon District, and ICONSIAM, Khlong San District, among others. The BMA is taking steps to address environmental concerns by launching a campaign aimed at reducing plastic waste.

In a bid to promote eco-friendly practices, Bangkok is encouraging residents to recycle old water guns into naphtha, a raw material used to produce new plastic products. During the festival from April 11-13, a total of 250 plastic water guns were collected for recycling. On April 13, specifically, 183 water guns were gathered from various major collection points, including Khao San Road and Silom Road.

The initiative is part of a broader effort to engage the public in sustainable waste management practices, ensuring that festivities do not result in long-term environmental harm.