Loy Kratong Festival

[gurnani]

Hi,

I have heard that the best celebrations of this festival takes place in chang mai and sukhothai. Since, I put up in BKK, and BKK do has a river but its a very crowded place usually during this festival.

Thai people, what do u suggest is the best bait for a weekend getway to go and enjoy this festival? Anywhere outside BKK and near to BKK location would be highly recommended

I understand that Sukhothai is about 5 hours from BKK but still 5 hours is a bit far considering the fact that this weekend is not an extended one

[Spee]

You can fly to P'lok in less than an hour and Sukothai is a short hop from there.

[dantilley]

Or you can fly direct to Sukhothai, even more convenient.

It's a great town and one of Thailand's top Loy Krathong destinations. Ayutthaya would also be good, and a bit cheaper / easier to get to.

[gurnani]

I think Ayutthaya is a better option!!

Thanks

[luthien]

when will loy krathong be this year?

[healthcaretaker]

when will loy krathong be this year?

Actual day is Nov 10th this year.

Best LK celebration should be in Sukhothai and Chiang Mai but I have not attended Ayuttaya's.

Both Sukhothai & Chiang Mai will have celebrations for around 3 days and they always have their finale days differently so some people can attend both.

This year's final day will be Nov 10th for Sukhothai & Chiang Mai on Nov 11th. We will be attending both.

Hope someone can descibe Ayutthaya's LK celebrations and dates for this year and which airlines fly BKK - Sukhothai ?