Are wish balloons (lanterns) now banned in Thailand?
I was on Pattaya beach yesterday for the countdown. When someone wanted to release such a burning lantern into the air, the police took action and prohibited this.
Are wish balloons still allowed in Thailand?
My father passed away last year and was cremated. He loved Thailand has been there more than 10 times. Especially to Koh Samui. To honor him, we, daughter and son-in-law, want to go to Koh Samui this summer to release a wish balloon on the beach with a small bag with his ashes tied to it. This way he will always remain connected to Thailand.
Loy Krathong: 158 flights canceled for safety
Airports of Thailand has canceled 158 flights at three airports in connection with Loy Krathong celebrations. The measure has been taken because the hot air lanterns pose a danger to aircraft because they can end up in engines.
THAI Airways cancels flights to Chiang Mai over wishing balloons
THAI Airways International is canceling two flights on the route to and from Chiang Mai and the departure time of four flights has been brought forward due to Loy Krathong. Hot air wish balloons are released during this party and they pose a danger to aviation.
Agenda: Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival Chiang Mai (video)
It remains an impressive sight, 10.000 wish balloons that go up in the air in Chiang Mai at the same time. The Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai. This year the festival will be held from November 21-23.
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 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.