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Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar, thus the exact date of the festival changes every year. In the Western calendar this usually falls in the month of November. In Chiang Mai, the festival lasts three days, and in 2024, the dates are 15-16 November.
The boat racing festival called Boun Suang Heua [1] ... or Loy Krathong (Lao: ລອຍກະໂທງ [lóːj kā.tʰóːŋ]) is celebrated every year, ...
People floating krathong rafts during the Loi Krathong festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand Yi Peng, floating lantern festival in Northern Thailand, observed around the same time as Loy Krathong. Loy Krathong is another important festival celebrated on the full moon of the 12th lunar month, which usually falls in November. Loy means to float and a ...
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Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year festival, is celebrated throughout the country from 13 to 15 April of each year. Khaosan Road (or Khao Sarn Road) in Phra Nakhon district is a notable place to celebrate the event where many people, both locals and tourists, splash water.
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The Hae Hang Hong Tong Ta Khab Festival, also known as the Tawai Tong Ta Khab Festival, is an important tradition of the Mon people in Thailand, primarily in Pathum Thani, Pak Kret, and Phra Pradaeng. The festival is held during the Songkran festival and features a parade of flags that move towards the Hongsa Pole to offer tribute to the Buddha.
Loi Krathong: ลอยกระทง: Note that Loi Krathong dates are based on the Lanna (Northern Thailand) Lunar Calendar which is two months later than the Thai Lunar Calendar. Loy Krathong is actually on the second month of the Lanna calendar which is the 12th month of the central Thai calendar.