Korat Prohibits Scattering of Cremated Remains in Mun River

[snoop1130]

 

NAKHON RATCHASIMA (NNT) - Nakhon Ratchasima province has prohibited the practice of scattering the ashes of the deceased into the Mun River at a public park in Chalerm Phrakiat district, following complaints from local residents.

 

Vichien Chantaranothai, governor of Nakhon Ratchasima, said residents of seven villages in Tha Chang Sub-District complained that service providers arranged for the riverside disposal of candles, incense sticks and personal effects of the deceased. This has occasionally included mattresses and pillows, which contaminates the river and creates an unpleasant scene for the general public and nearby residents.

 

Vichien said ashes and other items dumped into the river have the potential to travel hundreds of kilometers downstream, prompting environmental concerns for communities.

 

To put an end to the practice, the governor said officials have been tasked with informing the public about the new rules and patrolling riverside areas. He added that violators and those who assist in discarding activities will face legal action, which could include a maximum penalty of three months in prison or a fine of 25,000 baht, or both.

 

In a number of northeastern provinces, scattering loved ones’ ashes into the Mun River from a boat is a common practice. Boatmen for hire wait on the river bank, typically near a temple, to service families who travel great distances to participate in the ritual.

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2022-03-22

 

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[hotchilli]

Scattered ashes along with the mattress... expecting a long crossing?

[khunjeff]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Vichien said ashes and other items dumped into the river have the potential to travel hundreds of kilometers downstream, prompting environmental concerns for communities.

Cremated human remains are sterile, and the amount that is scattered is minimal. It's very unlikely that anyone downstream would even notice, and there certainly wouldn't be any noticeable environmental impact.

 

Throwing mattresses and pillows into the river, on the other hand - yeah, that's not a good idea, and is also pretty weird.

[Burma Bill]

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

scattering the ashes of the deceased into the Mun River......................., following complaints from local residents.

Too many ghosts???????

 

[rickudon]

That will stop the Indians from retiring here!