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Loy Krathong

ΰΈ₯อฒกระทง

Nov 25Celebrated Nationwide
Celebrated Nationwide
In 7 months
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Dress CodeSmart casual

The Festival of Lights where Thais float decorated baskets (krathong) on rivers to pay respect to the water goddess and release negativity. Celebrated on the full moon of the 12th lunar month.

Festival Dates

Date Type: Follows lunar calendar (dates vary yearly)

2025: Nov 5

2026: Nov 25

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