Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is asking city residents to go "zero-foam" for this year's Loy Krathong festival, urging those who want to take part in the event to look for biodegradable floats to help protect the environment.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Police on November 11 issued warnings against floating or flying objects during this year’s Loy Krathong festival in an attempt to prevent disruptions in the sky for aircraft.

The Airports of Thailand (AoT) on November 8 announced that about 160 flights were either cancelled or rescheduled to prevent possible accidents from floating lanterns released during Loy Krathong Festival from November 10 – 12.

The Thai eastern province of Chonburi is gearing up for the upcoming ASEAN International Fleet Review 2017 to celebrate the auspicious occasion of the 50th anniversary of the ASEAN establishment.