Usually November · Sukhothai

Loy Krathong

ลอยกระทงloi krathong

Floating small offerings on the water under the full moon.

Sukhothai Historical Park lit up for Loy Krathong — Photo: Tang2bar, CC BY-SA 4.0

On the full moon night, people float small decorated krathong on rivers and ponds. It happens all over Thailand; the event at Sukhothai Historical Park is one of the best known.

Honest note

[A real tip from a local]

Where: Sukhothai
When: Usually November
Date: To be confirmed with the official announcement
Facts last checked: 2026-10-24