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Loy Krathong 2025: Thailand Festival of Lights

January 20, 20257 min read

Experience Loy Krathong when Thailand floats krathongs on water and releases sky lanterns, creating magical November nights.

Loy Krathong: Thailand's Festival of Lights

Loy Krathong is one of Thailand's most picturesque festivals. On the full moon of the 12th Thai month (November), people float decorated baskets on water and release sky lanterns.

Loy Krathong 2025

  • Date: Full moon of November 2025
  • Location: Throughout Thailand
  • Peak celebrations in Chiang Mai

    • The Tradition

    "Loy" means to float, "Krathong" is the floating basket:

  • Made from banana leaves
  • Decorated with flowers
  • Contains candle and incense
  • Often includes a coin

    • Making Krathongs

    Traditional materials:

  • Banana tree trunk base
  • Folded banana leaves
  • Flowers and orchids
  • Candles and incense sticks

    • Symbolic Meaning

    When you float a krathong:

  • Pay respects to water goddess
  • Let go of anger and negativity
  • Make wishes for the future
  • Thank the river

    • Yi Peng Lanterns

    In Chiang Mai and the North:

  • Sky lanterns (khom loi)
  • Thousands released together
  • Breathtaking spectacle
  • Wishes carried upward

    • Best Locations

    Chiang Mai

  • Yi Peng festival
  • Massive lantern releases
  • Temple celebrations

    • Bangkok

  • Chao Phraya River
  • Lumpini Park
  • Hotel events

    • Sukhothai

  • Historical park setting
  • Traditional celebrations
  • Light and sound shows

    • Beauty Pageants

    Noppamas Queen contests:

  • Named after festival creator
  • Traditional Thai dress
  • Cultural performances
  • Major event component

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    #Loy Krathong#Thailand#November#Lanterns#Festival
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