There are many places to celebrate Loy Krathong Festival in Bangkok. Some of the most popular places for floating krathongs in the city are its public parks with ponds. On Friday, 15 November 2024, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will allow the public to celebrate Loy Krathong Festival in 34 Bangkok public parks from 05:00 until midnight.
People are asked to only use krathongs made from natural materials or easily biodegradable materials, such as banana stalks and banana leaves, to preserve the environment.
It is also expected people to follow the "1 family 1 krathong" policy, to reduce the amount of krathong waste during Loy Krathong Festival.
In addition, for safety, it is strictly forbidden to light, release and sell sky lanterns, rockets, lanterns, smoke lanterns, firecrackers, fireworks, including krathongs, products, food and alcoholic beverages in public parks.
For the most memorable Loy Krathong in Bangkok, get on a special dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River. During such a dinner cruise, you will experience the beauty of the Bangkok waterfront and see famous landmarks of the city illuminated at night while enjoying a gourmet dinner. While on cruise, you will also get a chance to float your krathong right in the middle of the Chao Phraya River.
Popular Bangkok river cruises on Loy Krathong are:
Loy Krathong at Bangkok Public Parks
List of 34 Bangkok public parks, where you can celebrate Loy Krathong 2024:
- Lumpini Park, Pathumwan District
- Chatuchak Park, Chatuchak District
- Wachirabenchatat Park (Rot Fai Park), Chatuchak District
- Phra Nakhon Park, Lad Krabang District
- Her Majesty the Queen’s 60th Birthday Park, Lad Krabang District
- Saranrom Park, Phra Nakhon District
- Rommaninat Park, Phra Nakhon District
- Santichaiprakan Public Park, Phra Nakhon District
- Thonburirom Park, Tung Kru District
- Seri Thai Park, Bueng Kum District
- Nawamin Pirom Park, Bueng Kum District
- Nong Chok Park, Nong Chok District
- Suan Ratsaphirom, Nong Chok District
- Benchasiri Park, Khlong Toei District
- Benjakiti Park, Khlong Toei District
- Bueng Krathiam Park, Min Buri District
- Phayaphirom Park, Khlong Sam Wa District
- Wareepirom Park, Khlong Sam Wa District
- Rattipirom Park, Minburi District
- Chaloem Phra Kiat Park, Bang Kho Laem District
- Santiphap Park, Ratchathewi District
- Ram Indra Sports Park, Bang Khen District
- Rommani Thungsikan Park, Don Mueang District
- Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s 50th Birthday Park, Prawet District
- Wanadharm Park, Prawet District
- Thawiwanarom Park, Thawi Watthana District
- Phrannok-Phutthamonthon Sai 4 interchangeable public park, Thawi Watthana District
- Suan Luang Rama VIII Park, Bang Phlat District
- Bueng Nam Lat Phrao 71 Public Park, Lat Phrao District
- Sirindhra Botanical Garden, Bangkok Noi
- Public Park in Commemoration of H.M. the King’s 80 Birthday, Bangkok Noi District
- Public Park in Commemoration of H.M. the King’s 80 Birthday, Sathon District
- Bang Khae Phirom Park, Bang Khae District
- Candle Garden, Phatthana Phrueksaphirom, Bang Khun Thian District
It is normally not allowed to float krathongs at these 5 parks in Bangkok:
- Suan Luang Rama IX Park, Prawet District
- Queen Sirikit Park, Chatuchak District
- Bung Nong Bon Park, Prawet District
- Benjakitti Forest Park, Khlong Toei District
- Watcharaphirom Park, Bang Khen District
Tips
You can celebrate Loy Krathong Festival 2024 on the waves of the majestic Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. Enjoying dinner on Bangkok Loy Krathong River Cruise is one of the most exclusive ways for experiencing this traditional Thai festival as you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city lights and thousands of candles on the river.
Many hotels in Bangkok also organize various events on Loy Krathong Day to entertain guests with special atmosphere, from floating Krathong down the river to enjoying delicious dishes and overnight with special one-night-only rates on Loy Krathong Day 2024. Discover the best Bangkok hotels for Loy Krathong.
Other popular places for the celebration of Loy Krathong in Bangkok can be found here: Loy Krathong Festival in Bangkok.
