Every year, on the full-moon night of the 15th day of the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar (usually in November), Thailand celebrates Loy Krathong—one of its most popular traditional festivals. Thai people float krathongs on the water to make wishes. Locals love it, and its rich cultural atmosphere makes it feel truly special to visitors from abroad, drawing crowds of tourists from all over the world every year.
Here, I'm sharing my own Loy Krathong experience in Thailand—I’d highly recommend experiencing it at least once for yourself!
In 2026, Thailand's Loy Krathong falls on November 24 (Tuesday).