Many events in Thailand take place during a period of mourning
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently updated its list of events that will continue despite the period of mourning associated with the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Loy Krathong festival in Thailand
On Wednesday, November 25, the famous Loy Krathong festival will take place again in Thailand. A festival that honors the goddess Mae Khongkha, but also asks for forgiveness if water has been wasted or polluted.
Loy Krathong: Chiang Mai airport scraps 112 flights
Chiang Mai airport canceled 112 flights next week and rescheduled 50 flights to avoid accidents during Loy Krathong. Revelers then always release large lanterns that pose a danger to aviation.
Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai (video)
In Chiang Mai, Loy Krathong is celebrated exuberantly, and in addition to the floating flower arrangements on the water, thousands of wishing balloons are also launched into the air. This creates beautiful images as you can see in this video.
Agenda Loi Krathong Festival 2013: 10 – 20 November
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that the Loi Krathong Festival 2013 will take place between November 10 and 20 in the following tourist destinations: Bangkok, Sukhothai, Tak, Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya, Samut Songkhram and Suphanburi.
