It's Loy Krathong! 5 Must-Dos for You to Try

This month, we're all about celebrating Loy Krathong in Thailand! Let’s dive into this magical festival with a fresh, unconventional perspective. Read on as we explore five meaningful (and easy!) ways you can join in the spirit of Loy Krathong, wherever you are in the world. Here’s what’s on the list:

1. Be Thankful

2. Pay Respect

3. Seek Forgiveness

4. Let It Go

5. Make A Wish (Or Two)

Let’s get started and set the scene!

The Magic of Loy Krathong

May you be free of your worries and blessed with luck!

In a nutshell (or, more accurately, a coconut shell), the Loy Krathong festival is one of Thailand's most enchanting celebrations. Held each November, it honours the water goddess Phra Mae Khongkha and expresses gratitude for the life-giving power of water. After sunset, people gather along rivers, lakes, and canals to release Krathongs - small, thoughtfully decorated floats often crafted from banana leaves or a coconut shell, adorned with flowers, candles, and incense sticks onto the water. Each Krathong carries gratitude and respect for Phra Mae Khongkha, along with a request for forgiveness, a release of past negativity, and a personal wish for luck, happiness, and good fortune in the future.

Let’s take a closer look at the goddess behind Thailand’s waters. Read on!