On the full-moon night of the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar, which usually falls in November, the festival known as Loy Krathong occurs. This popular holiday in Thailand sees celebrants place ...

BANGKOK (AP) — Thais flocked to rivers and lakes on Friday evening to release small floats adorned with flowers and candles in an annual festival honoring the goddess of water, with thousands of the ...

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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting all to experience one of Thailand’s oldest and most colourful festivals while gaining insights into the charming traditions of Chiang Mai, Roi Et, ...

BANGKOK, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand's globally renowned festivals, Songkran and Loy Krathong, possess immense cultural and tourism potential-yet remain underleveraged in driving ...

BANGKOK — Thais flocked to rivers and lakes Friday evening to release small floats adorned with flowers and candles in an annual festival honoring the goddess of water, with thousands of the tiny ...

A woman displays water lantern during the Loy Krathong Festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand, Nov. 5, 2025. Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong Festival on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak) ...

The King of Thailand Birthplace Foundation, Thai cultural exchange students, American students and teachers will celebrate Loy Krathong with traditional Thai costumes and culture from 5:30 to 8 p.m.