The rattan weavers of Ban Bu Tom, a village in Surin renowned for its craftwork, are working furiously to fill orders after convenience stores and supermarkets across the country banned plastic bags on January 1.

Deputy Bangkok Governor Pol Lt Gen Sophon Pisuthiwong and officials from Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health on Tuesday (December 3) inspected retail shops at various venues in Bangkok that sell New Year gift baskets to make sure that they are in compliance with the law.