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Loy Krathong or Loi Krathong (ลอยกระทง), known as Thailand's Festival of Lights, is one of the biggest festivals in Thailand. In 2024, it will take place on November 16th. Loy Krathong Festival is an annual traditional Siamese festival celebrated by Thais to pay respect to the Goddess of Water and the Buddha.
Find the ultimate guide for Loy Krathong 2024 in Bangkok and get to know the best places to celebrate the Thai festival of lights and lanterns in Bangkok, including piers along the Chao Phraya River, some hotels, and parks.
According to King Rama IV, writing in 1863, it was a Hindu festival that was adapted by Thai Buddhists in Thailand to honour the Buddha, Prince Siddhartha Gautama. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating away symbolises letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements.
Loy Krathong Festival, known as the Thailand Lights Festival, occurs on the night of the full moon of the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar. It is celebrated to give thanks to the Godness of Water by releasing lotus-shaped baskets decorated with candles and flowers onto the rivers and waterways.
23 Σεπ 2024 · The Loy Krathong has been celebrated for many years now in Bangkok, Thailand. This light festival happens to be a tradition to give thanks to the water goddess. The dazzling lotus draft floating on the water is a sight for sour eyes.
Tuesday November 2 2021. Written by Time Out Bangkok editors. Time Out says. One of the grandest cultural festivals in Thailand, Loy Krathong was started out centuries ago as a spiritual...
The evening of Loy Krathong is one of the most picturesque festivals in Bangkok. It’s when people gather around lakes, rivers and canals to pay respects to the goddess of water by releasing beautiful lotus-shaped rafts, decorated with candles, incense and flowers onto the water.
