The bustling Krung Thon Market on Ratchawithi Road has recently become a focal point for innovative waste management endeavors. This vibrant market, sprawling over 1,000 square meters and bustling with 50 diverse food stalls, took a significant step in February 2025—it revolutionized its waste disposal methods through a cutting-edge segregation project. Let’s dive into this groundbreaking journey at the hub of culinary and environmental fusion.
The market’s new waste policy resembles an intricate orchestra where each player has a pivotal role. Organic waste has taken on a starring role: the market religiously adheres to an uncompromising “no mixing” ethos. Ingeniously, the district champions organic waste bins, transforming food scraps meticulously stored in designated zones into eco-friendly assets. From here, waste embarks on a remarkable odyssey to Nong Khaem, where black soldier fly larvae weave their magic. Meanwhile, vegetable and fruit scraps find themselves in an alchemy experiment of composting at a nursery nestled near the burgeoning Tesco Lotus.
Enter stage left: Recyclable Waste. This category encourages vendors to engage in eco-friendly commerce by selling recyclable materials to enthusiastic recycling shops. Sleek collection bins serve as portals to futuristic destinations—N15 Technology Co., Ltd., and other illustrious district-certified waste connoisseurs. Simultaneously, the district energizes the crusade for green awareness by orchestrating dynamic campaigns and captivating district events, all aimed at igniting environmental consciousness.
Now, behold the General Waste section, a steadfast presence. Bins here become hosts to everyday refuse, which the district diligently collects round the clock, ensuring a seamless narrative of cleanliness flows uninterrupted.
Yet, the tale doesn’t end here. An exclusive chapter is dedicated to Hazardous Waste. Specially designated receptacles safeguard this perilous category, while the vigilant district collects it on a monthly pilgrimage of responsibility.
Before the dawn of this waste revolution, the market faced the daunting figure of spilling 600 kilograms of general waste into the ecosystem each month! By illuminating the path forward, the wise Deputy Governor guided this odyssey, charting a course to enhance segregation efficiency. The goal? To reduce waste volumes and usher in a fair era of waste management fee structures.
Our story ventures further into the green horizon, where the Deputy Governor shines a light on the new oasis—San Sai Garden. This enchanted refuge, nestled by the Department of Highways’ pavilion on Sirindhorn Road near the avant-garde Chang Chui, has metamorphosed from obscurity into a forest-style garden. Meandering brick walkways beckon visitors, while lush shrubs and ornamental plants evoke a thriving Garden of Eden—a testament to the district’s commitment to urban rejuvenation through its family of six 15-minute parks.
The journey of sustainability extends to bustling street vendors, where the Deputy Governor embarked on a mission to ensure that these agile traders remain true adherents to the 2024 trading regulations. With two designated trading terrains for 60 vendors, the district has vowed unwavering adherence to the cleanliness and order committee’s sage recommendations.
This odyssey of transformation continues, as Krung Thon Market and its environs embrace a vibrant and sustainable future while harmonizing commerce with nature’s rhythm. The narrative of this community’s metamorphosis, intertwined with the Deputy Governor’s insights and initiatives, underscores a vision—a vision of a world where sustainability and progress dance joyfully together in an intricate tango.
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