Loi Krathong Great festival-Bangkok

“Colorful Water-Loi Krathong Great festival Bangkok, Thailand”

“Loi Krathong” is Thai Ancient tradition which traditionally performed on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month. It usually falls on some day in November for worship the River. What they use to float is a “Krathong” made of a banana leaf cup and embellish with flowers, incenses and candle. The Loi Krathong Festival is celebrated widespread in Thailand, especially where there are rivers, canals or sources of water, with different unique characteristics. Especially in Sukhothai province is original Loi Krathong festival of Thailand. In Bangkok TAT arrange the Loi Krathong festival in the concept of “Colorful Water” to attract the travelers along Chao Phraya River throughout November with many interesting activities, for example:

Monthly activities of Loi Krathong Festival 2005

1st -5th day :Great luxury appearance of Thai’s ships. 6th -12th day: Several colorful Hotels and Restaurants along both side of Chao Phraya River. 13th -19th day: The exciting Loi krathong Festival. 20th -26th day: The beauty of Rama 8 Bridge, the highest bridge in Thailand. 27th -30th day: Worshipping to enhance luck in the night time.

Highlight of Festival

The highlight of Colorful water-Loi Krathong Great festival, Bangkok is an activity between 13-16 November 2005 during 19.30-22.00 hours is to exciting view 3 patterns of electric lanterns decorative ship procession that is: - Loi krathong ship procession - Fantasy ship procession - Amazing Thailand ship procession

Watching Area

- Rama I Bridge - Santi Chai Prakarn Park - Krungthon Bridge - Bangkok Noi Railway Station - Wat kanlayanamit - Wat Arun Ratchawararam - Wat Rakhang Khositaram

The Glorious Night on the Chao Phraya

13-16 November 2005 at 18.30-21.00 hours. Loi Krathong Festival at the Royal Thai Navy Institute, enjoy with foods, Classical Thai Music, Dances and Experience the Electric Boat Processions. Cost 1,200 Bahts per person reservation at Revenue Collection Section, Tourism Authority of Thailand Tel. 0 2250 5500 ext 2116-2117 More information: TAT Call Center 1672