Top five places in Thailand for Loy Krathong Festival

 

According to the Thai lunar calendar, the Loy Krathong Festival happens on the 15th day of the waxing moon of the 12th month, which corresponds to November. Some individuals believe that Loy Krathong Day is a day of devotion and pleading for pardon from the Ganges Mother, while others worship God in Brahmanism.

 

In northern Thailand, the Loi Krathong Festival is also known as the “Yi Peng Festival,” referencing the Lanna people’s full moon day ritual. According to Lanna culture, Chiang Mai is replete with floating lanterns.

 

I would recommend the following five locations in Thailand for Loy Krathong:

In Bangkok:

1.     Asiatique The Riverfront

It is open daily from 15:00 to midnight and is located at No. 2194 Charoenkrung Road, Wat Phraya Krai Subdistrict, Bang Kho Laem District, Bangkok, Thailand. You may visit Loy Krathong as part of the “Bangkok River Festival” campaign. The festival includes numerous exciting activities such as Loy Krathong, a gaming booth, a Ferris wheel, a Thai food and dessert market, and a modern music performance by popular artists. Furthermore, free shuttle boats are provided from 17:00 to 22:30.

2.     Lumpini Park

            It is open daily from 4:30 to 22:00 at No. 192 Wittayu Road, Lumpini Subdistrict, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok, Thailand. Many visitors come to Lumpini Park since it is adjacent to both Silom and Lumpini MRT Stations as well as Saladaeng BTS Station. It is a Bangkok public park that has a huge shaded pond where you may enjoy Loy Krathong.

 

3.     Rama VIII Bridge

            It is located in Bangkok, Thailand, in the Bang Yi Khan subdistrict of the Bang Phlat district. The Office of Culture, Sports, and Tourism will organize the Loy Krathong Festival. The stunning Rama VIII Bridge is the highlight of Loy Krathong in this location. There are several activities available, including an exhibition on the history of the Loi Krathong Tradition and demonstrations of various varieties of Krathong.

 

  • In Chiang Mai:

 

4.     Nawarat Bridge

It is located in Thailand’s Chiang Mai province on Charoen Mueang Road, Chang Moi Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai District. It was organized as part of the “Yeepeng Lantern Festival” event. Every year, tens of thousands of Lanna lanterns light up Chiang Mai’s five towns, including Chaeng, Khuang Pratu, Tha Phae, the Three Kings Monument courtyard, the Iron Bridge, the Nawarat Bridge, and the Nakornping Bridge. Other Lanna cultural activities are available.

5.     Lanna Dhutanka

It is situated in Thailand’s Nong Han Subdistrict, San Sai District, Chiang Mai Province. The “Ye Peng Festival” is a Loi Krathong ceremony in Lanna style that involves the lighting of floating lanterns to honor Phra KetKaew Chulamanee in heaven. Many people and tourists come to visit. And they release tens of thousands of lanterns at the same time, which is amazing!

These are the top five Loy Krathong Festival locations in Thailand that you should not miss. However, before attending this event, I strongly advise you to acquire Rabbit Care travel insurance in Thailand to cover your loss of life, disability, and other injuries caused by an accident. Insurance would be beneficial to you because it would cover your medical expenses if you became ill while in Thailand.