BANGKOK, Nov 7 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will open the Loy Krathong festival by the Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem canal next to Government House on Nov 8.

Acting government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said Gen Prayut would start the festival at 4pm beside the Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem canal. Cabinet ministers would attend the opening ceremony of the festival that was aimed at promoting Thai cultures, he said.

 

Highlights of the festival will include the demonstration of Krathong (lotus-shaped receptacles) production, cultural and traditional boat song performances and a floating market exhibition.

 

Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1052343

 

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Prayut would need more than a kratong to float his issues away, more like a super tanker!

I have visions of the Watchman being launched as a krathong by the PM. An orchid in each ear and a biodegradeable candle stuck on his head, bobbing away downstream...........????

19 hours ago, webfact said:

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will open the Loy Krathong festival by the Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem canal next to Government House on Nov 8.

Please please slip...