{"id":25082,"date":"2026-03-02T17:45:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T10:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/?p=25082"},"modified":"2026-03-02T17:45:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T10:45:52","slug":"carry-trees-not-candles-bangkoks-green-makha-bucha-movement-and-where-to-join","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/th\/2026\/03\/02\/carry-trees-not-candles-bangkoks-green-makha-bucha-movement-and-where-to-join\/","title":{"rendered":"Carry Trees, Not Candles: Bangkok\u2019s Green Makha Bucha Movement (and Where to Join)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Makha Bucha Day is tomorrow. Instead of filling the evening air with candle smoke, why not keep it green by walking with saplings in hand?\u00a0
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In recent years, Bangkok has made positive strides toward sustainability in religious ceremonies, particularly during Buddhist holy days. Koktail is excited to see this positive trend finally gaining recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Makha Bucha Day, Buddhists in Bangkok are encouraged to replace candles with young trees during the ceremonial circumambulation procession, or wian tian<\/em>, turning a long-standing ritual into one step closer towards cleaner air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With participation from more than 300 temples across Thailand, the sapling procession initiative was supported through a multi-agency partnership led by Tree for Dhamma, ThaiHealth, the Royal Forest Department, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Tree for Dhamma<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

This green trend isn\u2019t entirely new, but it\u2019s been picking up momentum in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nationwide tree-based processions were first planned for Visakha Bucha Day in 2020. Unfortunately, COVID-19 disrupted those plans, and most venues were called off.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Tree for Dhamma<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

In the end, only Wat Dao Rueang in Mueang district, Chaiyaphum province, went ahead with holding a sapling procession that year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once COVID-19 restrictions relaxed in 2022, the tree-based processions returned for Visakha Bucha Day and later Asalha Bucha Day, drawing participation from 70 temples across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What began as a carbon-conscious effort has gradually evolved into a wider push to curb PM2.5, seamlessly integrated into the religious tradition over time.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Tree for Dhamma<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The microscopic dust remains an everyday challenge, hanging over Bangkok and affecting locals and travellers alike. The initiative has taken on greater urgency than at first glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Makha Bucha Day? And Why Is This Year Special?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Makha Bucha Day is the first major Buddhist observance of the year, usually falling on the full moon of the third lunar month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It honours the historic gathering at Veluvana in India, where more than 2,500 years ago, 1,250 enlightened disciples came together of their own accord to listen to the Buddha\u2019s teachings.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Tree for Dhamma<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

According to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT), a total lunar eclipse, often called a \u201cblood moon\u201d, will coincide exactly with this year\u2019s Makha Bucha Day, which falls tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NARIT noted that the eclipse in Thailand will last from 3.44pm until 9.23pm (local time) and can be observed safely with the naked eye. As the moon turns a rich crimson, it will lend the night a serene, almost mystical mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss this one, and you\u2019ll have to wait until New Year\u2019s Eve 2028, carrying over into 1 January 2029, for the next.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Alamy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Where to Join in Bangkok?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Phra Nakhon District
<\/strong>Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Ratchaworamahawihan (Wat Pho)
Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit Ratchaworamahawihan
Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan
Wat Sam Phraya
Wat Buranasirimatayaram<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pom Prap Sattru Phai District
<\/strong>Wat Sunthon Thammathan (Wat Kae Nang Loeng)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samphanthawong District
<\/strong>Wat Chakrawatrachawat Woramahawihan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dusit District
<\/strong>Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram Ratchaworawihan
Wat Chom Suda Ram
Wat Kaew Fah Chulamani<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bangkok Yai District
<\/strong>Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan
Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratchaworawihan
Wat Dee Duad
Wat Tha Phra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bangkok Noi District
<\/strong>Wat Chao Am
Wat Chaiyathit
Wat Mai Yai Paen
Wat Rakhang Kositaram Woramahawihan
Wat Chinorasaram Worawihan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thon Buri District
<\/strong>Wat Prayurawongsawat Worawihan
Wat Velurachin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Khlong San District
<\/strong>Wat Thong Noppakhun
Wat Phichaiyatikanaram Worawihan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ratchathewi District
<\/strong>Wat Aphai Thayaram<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phaya Thai District
<\/strong>Wat Phai Tan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phasi Charoen District
<\/strong>Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen
Wat Nang Chi (Royal Monastery)
Young Buddhist Association of Thailand
Wat Kamphaeng Bang Chak
Wat Ang Kaew<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bang Khae District
<\/strong>Wat Bunyapradit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nong Khaem District
<\/strong>Wat Udom Rangsi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bang Phlat District
<\/strong>Wat Phleng
Wat Thong<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taling Chan District
<\/strong>Wat Kai Tia
Wat Kanchanasinghas Worawihan (Wat Thong)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thawi Watthana District
<\/strong>Wat Wisit Bunnyawat
Wat Komut Phuttharangsi
Wat Puranawat
Wat Udom Tham Wimutti<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rat Burana District
<\/strong>Wat Prasert Sutthawat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thung Khru District
<\/strong>Wat Luang Pho Opasi
Wat Phutthabucha<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bang Bon District
<\/strong>Wat Bang Bon
Wat Nin Sukharam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bang Khun Thian District
<\/strong>Wat Sakae Ngam
Wat Kamphaeng<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bang Rak District
<\/strong>Wat Maha Phruettharam Worawihan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sathon District
<\/strong>Wat Borom Sathon (Wat Don)
Wat Suthiwararam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pathum Wan District
<\/strong>Wat Chai Mongkhon
Wat Borom Niwat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yan Nawa District
<\/strong>Wat Dokmai<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bang Kho Laem District
<\/strong>Wat Rueang Yot
Wat Sai<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huai Khwang District
<\/strong>Wat Phra Ram 9 Kanchanaphisek<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suan Luang District
<\/strong>Wat Pak Bo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Khlong Toei District
<\/strong>Wat Saphan
Wat Khlong Toei Nok<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phra Khanong District
<\/strong>Wat Wachiratham Sathit Worawihan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watthana District
<\/strong>Wat Phasi
Wat That Thong<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prawet District
<\/strong>Wat Kaeo Phithak Charoentham
Wat Thung Lanna
Wat Thung Setthi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bang Khen District
<\/strong>Wat Phra Si Mahathat Worawihan (Bang Khen)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bang Sue District
<\/strong>Wat Bang Pho
Wat Matchantikanaram (Wat Noi)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lak Si District
<\/strong>Wat Lak Si<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don Mueang District
<\/strong>Wat Sai Amphan Emsan
Wat Don Mueang<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saphan Sung District
<\/strong>Wat Lat Bua Khao (Ratchayotha)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sai Mai District
<\/strong>Wat Nong Yai<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bang Kapi District
<\/strong>Wat Kraisri
Wat Bueng Thonglang<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Khlong Sam Wa District
<\/strong>Wat Sammachanyawat
Wat Sutthisa-at<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lat Phrao District
<\/strong>Wat Sakorn Sun Prachasun
Wat Lat Pla Khao
Wat Lat Phrao<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bueng Kum District
<\/strong>Wat Bang Toei
Wat Phichai<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chatuchak District
<\/strong>Wat Samian Nari
Wat Thewasunthon
Suan Mokkh Bangkok<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chom Thong District
<\/strong>Wat Ratcha Orasaram Ratchaworawihan
Wat Nang Nong Worawihan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Din Daeng District
<\/strong>Wat Kunnatee Ruttharam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bang Na District
<\/strong>Wat Bang Na Nok<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lat Krabang District
<\/strong>Wat Suthaphot
Wat Lat Krabang<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wang Thonglang District
<\/strong>Wat Samakkhi Tham<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Min Buri District
<\/strong>Wat Saen Suk
Wat Bamphen Nuea<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Khan Na Yao District
<\/strong>Wat Khlong Khru<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nong Chok District
<\/strong>Wat Pa Mongkhon Sunat Wanitchakul<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, please visit Tree for Dhamma’s Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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