Date For Loy Krathong

[Gallowspole]

Does anyone know the date for next year's (2006) Loy Krathong festival in Bangkok? Apparently the fullmoon is on the 5th but the only info I can find on google (so far)has a hotel in Sukothai celebrating it between the 12th and 16th November.

My old man is booking his hols for next year and needs to know asap.

Thanks.

[Lesley]

What is the Loy Krathong festival, what does it celebrate.

[agsnowdon]

What is the Loy Krathong festival, what does it celebrate.

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Thailands Fireworks Night

Great fun!

[Rinrada]

Its all about a boat race...with candles.......soo....ai

[SiamOne]

you can find lots of info at google "loi kratong"

feast "LOI KRATHONG" (ลอยกระทง) is a religious event that happens every year on the full moon of the 12th lunar month (first full moon day of November). All Thai people buy or make a "KRATHONG". It is made of styrofoam ( bad choise as it is not biodegradable) surrounded by banana leaves, with flowers and a candle at the middle. Then in the evening, Thai people go to places where there is a river, a pound to launch their "KRATHONG". In ancient times, this ceremony was to excuse one-self to the spirit of the river and to let float one's sins away. Little boys are allowed to take the coin when the candle of the krathong is lit off.

This year it will be on 15th November, next year, depends on the moon

it is wonderful in Chiang Mai, very romantic

[SiamOne]

just checked ..it will be 5th November

so same as the english guy night!!

I think the hotel you refer to is for 2005! the festival is three days, and those dates are for this year

so the 5-8th would prob be the best time in 2006

Edited October 20, 2005 by SiamOne

[Gallowspole]

just checked ..it will be 5th November

so same as the english guy night!!

I think the hotel you refer to is for 2005!  the festival is three days, and those dates are for this year

so the 5-8th would prob be the best time in 2006

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Their advert (The Pailyn Hotel, Sukothai) definitely states 2006. Could be a typo - I'll check with them later today. www.thailine.com/siamsun/sukothai.htm

Thanks

[cdnvic]

There's a list of all Thai holidays at the top of this subforum.

cv

[Neeranam]

the full moon of the 12th lunar month (first full moon day of November).

My favourite Thai festival, is occassionally in October.

In Khon Kaen there are 2 Loy Grathongs. They have one at the end "awk Panssaaa", Buddhist Lent, which was 2 days ago.

[Gallowspole]

There's a list of all Thai holidays at the top of this subforum.

cv

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Talking about NEXT year.

But thanks anyway.

[Tywais]

November 16. Celebrations from 11-16 in different regions.

http://thailand.prd.go.th/what_on.php?year=2005&month=11

http://www.tatnews.org/events/events/nov/2375.asp

http://www.loikrathong.net/

Edited October 20, 2005 by tywais

[Gallowspole]

November 16.

http://www.tatnews.org/events/events/nov/2375.asp

http://www.loikrathong.net/

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Again, I thank you but I'm asking about 2006 (2549) not 2005.

Edited October 20, 2005 by Gallowspole

[Tywais]

November 16.

http://www.tatnews.org/events/events/nov/2375.asp

http://www.loikrathong.net/

Again, I thank you but I'm asking about 2006 (2549) not 2005.

My apologies, read the topic too fast. Can't locate the 2006 info will look at my lunar calendar when I get to the office.

[Tywais]

The full moon for Nov. 2006 is on November 5, 2006 (Sunday).

http://www.tutiempo.net/en/moon/phases.php

Festivities usually start a couple of days before.

[Gallowspole]

The full moon for Nov. 2006 is on November 5, 2006 (Sunday).

http://www.tutiempo.net/en/moon/phases.php

Festivities usually start a couple of days before.

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Thanks Siam One & Tywais - looks like the 5th it is.

Neeranan - yeah, same up here in Nong Khai. Next month's is larger though.

Cheers all.

[Maestro]

All Thai people buy or make a "KRATHONG". It is made of styrofoam

Not traditionally, it isn’t. Elaborate floats made of banana leaves, with a candle and a coin. Don’t forget the coin!

[Lesley]

Thanks.

[chownah]

If Loy Krahtong is on Nov. 16 in Thailand does that mean the it is on Nov. 15 in the US?....because of the international date line thingy?

[Judge]

If Loy Krahtong is on Nov. 16 in Thailand does that mean the it is on Nov. 15 in the US?....because of the international date line thingy?

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Probably no.

My guess is that it would be the same system as Christmas, 25 December in the US and 25 December in Thailand.

[Neeranam]

The US doesn't celebrate Loy Grathong, so does it matter?

If Loy Krahtong is on Nov. 16 in Thailand does that mean the it is on Nov. 15 in the US?....because of the international date line thingy?

What date would Loy grathong be celebrated on the Moon? It wouldn't be a full moon, or would it?

Edited October 21, 2005 by Neeranam

[Diablo Bob]

If Loy Krahtong is on Nov. 16 in Thailand does that mean the it is on Nov. 15 in the US

Ahhhhh...... Full moon Nov 16 in Thailand is Full Sun Nov 16 in the USA to be followed by Full Sun Nov 17 in Thailand and Full Moon Nov. 16 in USA.