As the sun rose on Bangkok’s bustling streets, the aftermath of this year’s Songkran festival—a spectacle of joy, water, and revelry—was quantifiable in more than just memories and moments. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) rolled out the stats with a bittersweet note: the festivities from April 12 to 15 saw waste generation soar to figures eclipsing last year’s by a hefty 1,000 tonnes. A testament to the celebration’s grandeur but a reminder of its environmental footprint.
The vibrant spine of the festivities, Khao San Road, a name synonymous with pulsing energy and the heart of the city’s Songkran revelries, was ground zero for 58 tonnes of waste over the four-day extravaganza. But the aftermath wasn’t confined to Khao San alone; the surrounding arteries felt the weight too, with an additional 104 tonnes of waste painting a stark picture of the…
