Date 11 Nov , 2000
Venue All country and especially , Tak , Sukhothai , Pra Nakon Sri Ayutthaya , Chiang mai Province
| Responsible Agencies | Tourism Authority of Thailand |
| Background | Loi Krathong is an ancient tradition which, is dominant in Brahmin and Buddhist influenced countries. It is based on a number of beliefs, for instance ; paying homage to rivers and worshipping the Buddha's footprints on the Namtha Maha Nathi Riverside. The belief originated with the practice of decorating lanterns and lamps, and the floating of krathongs ( a banana leaf cup ) in canals and rivers. |
| Activities | Floating of krathongs, cruising to admire krathongs, contests of krathong making, a Miss Krathong Noppamas contest, and various forms of entertainment. |
| More Details | - TAT Northern Office : Region 4 (Tak) tel. (6655) 514341-3 |
| - TAT Northern Office : Region 3 (Pitsanulok) tel. (6655) 252743 Fax. (6655) 252743 | |
| - TAT Central Office : Region 6 (Pra Nakon sri Ayutthaya) tel. (6635) 246076-7 Fax. (6635) 246078 | |
| - TAT Northern Office : Region 1 (Chiang Mai) tel. (6653) 248604 , 248607 Fax. (6653) 248605 | |
| - Events Division : TAT tel. (662) 6941222 ext. 1970-2 | |