Loy Krathong

It is the most peaceful festival celebrated in the city. It is also a picturesque festival in Thailand. It is celebrated in every November on the full moon, the whole country is illuminated under a night sky as thousands of candlelit "boats" or kratongs are gently launched on Thailand's waterways.

A festival of quiet celebration, the origins of Loy Krathong is not clear, but it is believed that it started in Sukhothai, (north of Bangkok) one of the most powerful cities in Asia, around 800 years ago.

Loy Krathong always falls on Thai school holidays, so during the day the whole family is often involved in making elaborately decorated Kratongs. Some coins, a lock of hair, or nail clipping are placed inside to represent the owner before the kratong is launched on a river, canal, or the sea, accompanied by a prayer.

It's assumed the "boat" will carry your bad luck into the distance and enable a better start to the following year. Loy Krathong is a big night for lovers. The Beauty Queen Contest before the launching of the Krathongs is the highlight of the Loy Krathong Festival.

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Contact Information

Loy Krathong
Thara Public Park, Muaeng District
81000 Krabi, ST

Tel. +6675611720

http://www.loikrathong.net/EN/activities_south.php