Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival
Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival
Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival
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Loi Krathong is a nationwide festival and will be celebrated throughout Thailand on the full moon of the 12th month of the traditional lunar calendar (around November). Sukhothai was where the tradition originated, and is one of the most popular destinations to celebrate the festival. The event usually takes places over five days and nights and features several activities, most of which will take place in Sukhothai's Historical Park (the old city). Highlights of the celebration include: floating of the traditional lanterns, fireworks, folk dancing and a spectacular light and sound presentation.
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Diane S
Benicia, CA89 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
We were so lucky to happen to be in Sukhothai on November 17 for the annual light and sound show called Loy Krathong. Hundreds of singers and dancers in colorful costumes entertain you by the lake in the Historical Park. The show ended with a memorable display of hundreds of large candle lanterns released in to the night sky. They looked like constellations as they rose high in the sky. The next morning you saw the remnants of the lanterns strewn along the road and caught in trees. If you have the ability to schedule your trip around this date, I would highly recommend it.
Written 30 June 2015
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Stephen D
Ellesmere Port, UK35 contributions
Nov 2018
The Loy Krathong festival is a yearly event and originated in Sukhothai because it was the capital city many years ago. The festival is in November and is a wonderful display of history, entertainment and a brilliant firework display.
Written 14 January 2019
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edmund95
Sarasota, FL25 contributions
Nov 2022
Very nice LOi Kratong at the Historical Park, many vendors and easy access. Many restaurants on the road to park.
Written 3 November 2022
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Philithai
Bruges, Belgium38 contributions
Nov 2018
Great cultural shows in a huge historic park half November each year.
At the Sukhothai Historical Park.
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3 sites with sadly enough now 3 different entrance fees instead of a combined ticket.
At the Sukhothai Historical Park.
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3 sites with sadly enough now 3 different entrance fees instead of a combined ticket.
Written 15 January 2019
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anjaunterwegs72
Düsseldorf, Germany34 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
The whole event lasts 10 days or evenings. The full moon evening, Loy Kratong, is the main day, but most Thais have already been there the weekend before.
On the main day there is a parade and fireworks in the evening.
On the main day there is a parade and fireworks in the evening.

Written 30 November 2023
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bonjour nous aimerions faire loy kraton a sukhothai cette année est il possible de savoir exactement le jour l'heure et ou on peu le faire sur sukhothai merci
Written 26 August 2019
How do you suggest to purchase day ticket for loy krathong Sukhothai heritage park, I am visiting from Australia in november
Written 18 October 2018
Hallo, wir würden gerne wieder zu dem Loy Krathong and Wandle Festival nach Sukhothai kommen und haben uns für den 22.-25.11. ein Zimmer gebucht. Damit ich mich nicht in der Zeit geirrt habe wäre es nett, wenn ich für das Datum nochmals eine Bestätigung bekommen könnte. Frage also: Ist vom 22.-25.11.2018 das Festival in Suhkothai? Danke vorab. LG Ute
Written 20 August 2018
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