PATTAYA, Thailand – Officials from the Pattaya Environmental Department, along with local fishermen, launched a clean-up operation along the Pattaya Beach at 3:00 AM on November 16. The team worked together to collect krathong (floating lantern) debris along a 5-kilometer stretch of the beach, including Jomtien Beach.
The clean-up effort came in the aftermath of the Loy Krathong Festival, celebrated on the full moon of the 12th lunar month, when both Thai and international tourists participated in the traditional ritual of floating krathongs to pay respects to the goddess of water, Phra Mae Khongkha.
The authorities called on residents and visitors to help maintain the beauty of Pattaya’s beaches by properly disposing of any waste or leftover krathongs they may encounter. The initiative ensures that the beaches remain clean and pristine for all to enjoy.
