David48 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Loy Krathong in Chiang Rai ... Many questions and I know it's months away but I have to plan now. I've been to Chiang Mai many time and really enjoyed their celebration. How does it compare to Chiang Mai? Key dates to be in Chiang Rai? Please take a 'broad brush' approach to this question. If someone else has written about this event recently ... please point me in that direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toybits Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Most locals go to the river near the Dusit and Rimkok hotels. Can't miss it. Loy Krathong here in Chiang Rai is geared more for locals than tourists - so perhaps it is still "authentic". Key dates in Chiang Rai? One to two nights before the full moon of November. There is usually a float parade downtown usually held late afternoon - along Thanalai Road. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 If cost is not an issue I would guess the Meridien is a lovely place for Loy Krathong. Our family and friends often find our quiet backyard pond an inviting place to float a krathong or launch a lantern or two into the sky. I guess it all depends on whether you like crowds or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyuk Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I spent 2 nights down by the river last year at Loy Katong, great atmosphere and a huge number of people, Live music on a big stage, plenty of food stalls and sideshows althougth it did get a bit cold later on in the night but still had a great time, cant wait for this year. Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I spent 2 nights down by the river last year at Loy Katong, great atmosphere and a huge number of people, Live music on a big stage, plenty of food stalls and sideshows althougth it did get a bit cold later on in the night but still had a great time, cant wait for this year. Andy Where exactly were you? One of the bridges, hotels or Chiang Rai Beach? That might help the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toybits Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Riverside hotels are as follows: Dusit Island Resort Hotel, Rimkok Resort Hotel, The Legend, Imperial River House, Le Meridien. Perhaps, the hotel with a view to the most festive of places would be the Rim Kok Resort Hotel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 The day after Loy Krathong we call all go down to this place and observe the aftereffects of the night before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyuk Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Sorry, i should have said we were down at the beach, some beautiful carnival floats arrived after the procession through the town. Great friendly atmosphere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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