Thai Locals Get Creative With "Shopping Bags" After Plastic Bag Ban

Funny shopping bags in Thailand

A trending topic around the world for the past few years has been about environmental problems, with many aiming to shed awareness on the increasing amount of plastic waste.

One way to help is to reduce single-use plastic, which many places around the world have started doing. Such organisations include 7-11 and Kinokuniya in Thailand – the former has stopped offering plastic bags to customers entirely.

Without plastic bags to carry their stuff, let’s see what Thai people have been bringing along with them while shopping.

7-11 Thailand Will Be Going Plastic Bag Free From 1 January 2020

Everything from wicker baskets to water buckets

Translation: Thais are together to stop using plastic bags
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1st January 2020 is considered to be the official day that most convenience stores and shops around Thailand have stopped using plastic bags. Customers have been informed of this initiative for awhile too.

People have started bringing their own “bags” to get their shopping done. Here are some of the trendy shopping bags that have made waves on social media.

Everything can fit inside a water bucket
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Just borrow grandma’s wicker basket for a while
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using a cart instead of plastic bag
A wheelbarrow for a big shopping list
Image credit: MGR Infographics

Racks meant for sun-dried food can be used too
Image credit: MGR Infographics

Even a monk’s bag can come in handy!
Image credit: MGR Infographics

Netizens share funny and positive comments

Thai netizens expressed their thoughts and commented on how everyone is coming together to combat such environmental problems.

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Translation: It might seem to be difficult at first, but I believe Thais can do it. As for me, I’m now familiar with tote bags and carry them everywhere.

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