Loy Krathong is a traditional festival in Thailand and involves releasing floating lanterns named krathongs into rivers and waterways to honor the water goddess and Buddha.
Sukhothai is one of the best places to experience the festival because it is the birthplace of the festival and holds the most prominent celebration, lasting for several days and nights.
Read MoreOne of the most marvelous of all Thai festivals is Loi Krathong. It is a true blessing if you are in Thailand during this time. Loi Krathong is a festival observed in Thailand, Laos, and Southeast Asia. The Loi Krathong festival takes place on the evening of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. Loi Krathong's dates change yearly because of the moon; however, it usually falls in October/November.
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