Loi Krathong

Loi Krathong” is traditionally performed on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, which usually falls on some day in November.

The floating of a ‘Krathong' – a banana leaf cup is intended to float away ill fortune as well as to express apologies to Khongkha or Ganga, the River Goddess. Some believe that the ritual is meant to worship the Buddha's footprint on the bank of the Narmada River, while others say that it is to pay respect to Phra Uppakhut, one of Lord Buddha's great disciples.

The Loi Krathong Festival is celebrated nationwide in Thailand, especially where there are rivers, canals or sources of water, with different unique characteristics. People go to rivers and canals to float Kratongs, small floats made of cork and banana leaves to thank the rivers for their bounty and support throughout the year and as a means of making merit and gaining good luck.

Each Kratong has a flower, a candle and three incense sticks – the candles and incense sticks are lit before placing the Krathong in the water and making a wish. It is a spectacular sight.
It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country.

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Contact Information

Loi Krathong
Pattaya Education Division Office
20150 Pattaya, CT

Tel. +6638371123

http://www.loikrathong.net/EN