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Places to 'Loy Krathong' in Bangkok
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 05/11/2025
» Bangkok is geared up for a Loy Krathong celebration that blends age-old traditions with modern technology. This year, the city offers both riverside festivities and an online option, ensuring everyone can take part in one of Thailand’s most cherished cultural events.
Celebrate Loy Krathong at 9 Chao Phraya landmarks
Life, Published on 03/11/2025
» "Colours Of The Full Moon" is the theme of Bangkok River Festival 2025 which kicks off today and runs until Wednesday.
'Safe' Loy Krathong eyed
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/10/2025
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has introduced strict safety measures for the Loy Krathong Festival next month, while expanding low-emission zones to tackle rising PM2.5 pollution during the cool season.
Fire guts 'ghost ship' on Koh Chang
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 03/12/2024
» A fire aboard an old, abandoned floating hotel known as the "ghost ship" sent black smoke billowing into the sky over the resort island of Koh Chang, off the Trat coast, on Tuesday.
Three flyovers to be axed for Orange Line
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 27/11/2024
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has unveiled plans to dismantle three key flyovers in Bangkok to enable construction of the Orange Line electric railway, along with measures to minimise the impact on traffic.
Chiang Mai krathong waste drops 25%
Panumet Tanraksa, Published on 19/11/2024
» CHIANG MAI - Twenty-five tonnes of krathong floats and garbage have been collected from the Ping River after Friday’s Loy Krathong festival, down from 33 tonnes last year.
Bangkok's historical sites transformed for River Festival
Life, Published on 14/11/2024
» From today until Saturday, 10 historical sites in Bangkok will be transformed into cultural attractions as part of the annual Bangkok River Festival 2024, for both locals and tourists to enjoy a wide range of fun activities that support sustainable living and the unique lifestyle of waterside communities.
BMA calls for 'foam-free' festival
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/11/2024
» Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is asking city residents to go "zero-foam" for this year's Loy Krathong festival, urging those who want to take part in the ceremony to look into biodegradable floats to help protect the environment.
Agency predicts Loy Krathong can generate B6.9bn
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/11/2024
» Loy Krathong festivals across five regions are expected to generate 6.9 billion baht in tourism revenue from 1.9 million domestic trips, with the North attracting the most tourists, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Hope afloat as busy Loy Kratong predicted
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/11/2024
» About 85% of hotel rooms in Chiang Mai have been reserved by tourists for the Loy Krathong festival, which is expected to generate up to 2 billion baht in income for the province.