Loi Krathong 2025: Festival of Lights in Thailand despite the mourning period!

Loi Krathong 2025: Festival of Lights in Thailand despite the mourning period!

From October 27th to November 5th, 2025, Thais celebrate the colorful and spiritualLoi Krathong Festival. This traditional festival is celebrated in almost all corners of the countryYi Peng Festivalcoincides in Chiang Mai.

Things are particularly busy in historic Sukhothai. This extends here festival, during which a candlelight ceremony in honor of Queen Sirikit will be held at 9:21 p.m. Although the Noppamas beauty pageant and traditional fireworks displays have been canceled due to the national mourning period, the festival attracts many visitors with cultural events, light shows and street food.

Cultural highlights and events

In the city of Saraburi are fromOctober 28th to November 5thCandlelit Krathongs in theChaloem Phra Kiat Parkto admire. Guests can sample local cuisine and experience the warm hospitality of the community.

If you want a more unconventional experience, you canLoi Krathong Sai Festivalvisit in Tak. FromNovember 2nd to 5thIlluminated coconut shell krathongs showcase the Ping River, while traditional markets offer local delicacies.

It's also classic in Bangkok, where...November 3rd to 5ththeBangkok River Festivalthe banks of the Chao Phraya River illuminated. Here, locals and tourists can take part in traditional performances and local food.

Yi Peng Festival in Chiang Mai

In Chiang Mai, the cradle of the Yi Peng Festival, sky lanterns are also a central part of the celebrations. The champagne will be onNovember 5thfor Loy Krathong and amNovember 5th and 6thserved for Yi Peng. Thousands of lanterns are released into the night sky, serving as a symbolic release of negativity and fears. Tickets for the popular private events cost between THB 4,800 and THB 6,900, with the biggest crowds centered around the Nawarat Bridge and the Old City Moat.

Chiang Mai hosts both festivals, but Yi Peng is often private and not open to the public. However, attendance is recommended at public places such as Ping River and Tha Phae Gate, where participation is free.

Another special feature is the cultural tradition: TheKrathongs, made from banana leaves and placed floating on lakes and rivers, give thanks to the water goddess Phra Mae Khongkha, while Yi Peng has its origins in the ancient Lanna Kingdom, where it was celebrated as a poetic tale of Buddha's final incarnation.

If you want to get the last seats at the festivities, you should hurry up. Local accommodation, particularly near the Ping River or Tha Phae Gate, is highly sought after and should be reserved well in advance.

Overall, all facets of the Lai Krathong and Yi Peng Festival will touch the hearts of participants and provide an unforgettable experience that showcases Thai culture in all its radiance.

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