webfact Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Permissions sought for over 64,000 flying lanterns to be released on Loy Krathong night in Chiang Mai Permissions have been sought with local authorities for the release of over 64,000 flying lanterns on the night of Loy Krathong on Thursday in the northern province of Chiang Mai despite a nation-wide ban. While Chiang Mai provincial administration has imposed strict regulations on the release of flying lanterns into the sky as well as on sale and exploding of firecrackers and fireworks Loy Krathong day, there have been several requests from private and public sectors for permission to release more than 64,000 flying lanterns on Thursday night. Topping the list is Mae Rim district which has asked to release 18,615 lanterns, including 12,000 lanterns from the Learning Centre for Sustainable Economy, Muang district’s 16,000 lanterns, Sansai district’s 12,000 lanterns and Doi Saked’s 3,000 lanterns. Under the regulations, any releasing of flying lanterns need prior approval from local authorities. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/permissions-sought-for-over-64000-flying-lanterns-to-be-released-on-loy-krathong-night-in-chiang-mai/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2018-11-20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 4 hours ago, webfact said: Permissions have been sought with local authorities for the release of over 64,000 flying lanterns on the night of Loy Krathong Is that one application per lantern? A bureaucrats wet dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChakaKhan Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Just like the NO DRINKING laws during Songkran..of COURSE thais will obey!!!! why soooo serious!!!!??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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