Loy Krathong Festival is an annual traditional Siamese festival celebrated by Thais to pay respect to the Goddess of Water and the Buddha. It is not a public holiday but is celebrated nationwide when people gather around lakes, rivers, and canals to release floating lanterns or …

Loy Krathong is a traditional Thai festival celebrated annually and known as the ‘festival of lights’. The festival date is marked by the full moon’s appearance, meaning the times vary yearly. However, as a general guide, Loy Krathong is held in November.

Loy Krathong (Thai: ลอยกระทง, RTGS: Loi Krathong, pronounced [lɔ̄ːj krā.tʰōŋ]) [a] is a Thai festival celebrated annually throughout Thailand and in nearby countries with significant South Western Tai cultures (Laos, Shan, Mon, Tanintharyi, Kelantan, Kedah, Perlis and Xishuangbanna).

What is Loy Krathong? Loy Krathong is a festival celebrated by the Thai people on the full moon night of the twelfth month of the Thai lunar calendar. In the modern calendrical system, this event usually occurs in the month of November, though the date varies from year to year.

2024年11月14日 · Every year on the full moon evening of the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar, thousands of locals and tourists head to the nearest water body to celebrate their special festival called Loy Krathong, known as Thailand’s “Festival of Lights.”

Experience Chiang Mai Loy Krathong Festival with Asia Highlights. If you plan to go to Chiang Mai only once in your life, go in November! With the Loi Krathong Lantern Festival, Chiang Mai has become a well-deserved focus of Thailand travel in November each year.

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Immerse yourself in the enchanting Loy Krathong Festival, where Thailand's waterways come alive with illuminated krathongs. This vibrant celebration of light and water symbolizes hope, gratitude, and a deep connection to nature.