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Loy Krathong is one the most beautiful Thai festivals celebrated across the country. Many luxury Thailand hotels organize various Loy Krathong festivities like floating Krathong in the river or hotel's swimming pool, enjoying festive dinner and partying until late. Find the best Loy Krathong 2024 celebrations at luxury Thailand hotels.

When is Loy Krathong 2024?

In 2024, Loy Krathong falls on Friday, 15 November 2024, and corresponds to the 15th full moon day of the 12th month, according to the Thai lunar calendar.

Loy Krathong at Luxury Thailand Hotels

On that day, many luxury hotels in Bangkok and other popular Thailand destinations organize various Loy Krathong events to entertain guests with special atmosphere, from floating Krathong down the river to enjoying delicious dishes.

The best celebrations at luxury Thailand hotels for Loy Krathong and their special offers on this occasion are listed below.

1. The Peninsula Bangkok

Immerse yourself in an evening of timeless traditions, gastronomic delights, and captivating entertainment at Loy Krathong Festival as The Peninsula Bangkok brings to life one of the most picturesque celebrations of the year. The dinner celebration highlights several activities occurring throughout the night, including the search for the symbolic lady of the festival, the Miss Noppamas beauty pageant, Thai dance performance and puppet show, floating krathongs, and breathtaking fireworks displays over the River of Kings.

The Peninsula Bangkok

Special Offer - Loy Krathong Accommodation

Loy Krathong accommodation package is including Luxurious stay with stunning river views, Daily international breakfast at River Cafe & Terrace for two persons, Gala dinner buffet at The Lawn or River Cafe & Terrace for two persons on 15 November 2024, Complimentary wellness activities.

Date: 15-16 November 2024

Price: from 16,000++ THB per night

Book your stay on Loy Krathong at this luxury Thailand hotel here: The Peninsula Bangkok

2. The Siam Hotel

Immerse yourself in the magic of Loy Krathong, one of Thailand’s most cherished festivals, with a night filled with unforgettable experiences at The Siam Hotel. The hotel also organized many activities including DIY Krathong Making Workshop to craft your very own krathong and set it afloat on the Chao Phraya River as you make your wishes come true, Live Market on Chon Lawn with a selection of local favorites, old-time childhood snacks, and exquisite canapés stations and Four-Course Authentic Thai Dinner.

The Siam

Venue: The Siam Pier

Date: 15 November 2024, from 18:00 - 22:30

Price: 6,900++ THB per person

Venue: Chon Thai Restaurant

Date: 15 November 2024, from 18:00 - 22:30

Price: 5,900++ THB per person

Book your stay on Loy Krathong at this luxury Thailand hotel here: The Siam Hotel

3. Capella Bangkok

With panoramic views of the majestic Chao Phraya River, Capella Bangkok, among the luxury five-star hotels in Bangkok, is going to celebrate the auspicious Loy Krathong Festival as the Chao Phraya River becomes glistened with countless candle lights, celebratory feasts of traditional cuisine and a mesmerizing firework showcase. The guests are invited to celebrate the festival of light with a culinary feast that highlights intricately sourced ingredients as well as from the resort’s organic Greenhouse cooked following traditional heirloom recipes.

Capella Bangkok

Special Offer - Festival of Lights. A 2-night stay during the Loy Krathong festival.

Book and stay for at least 2 nights from 14-17 November 2024 and begin your journey with a hands-on Krathong masterclass. Craft your own beautiful, sustainable Krathong using eco-friendly materials and create a Krathong that symbolizes the let-go of misfortune and pays homage to the revered goddess of water.

As night falls, you and yours are welcome to join Loy Krathong special buffet dinner and enjoy a gigantic fireworks display that illuminates the night sky. When you're ready, release your Krathong into the river. Watch as it floats away, carrying your wishes and blessings, creating memories that will shine as brightly as the Krathongs on the water.

Date: 14-17 November 2024

Book your stay on Loy Krathong at this luxury Thailand hotel here: Capella Bangkok


More options for luxurious Loy Krathong celebrations at Bangkok hotels can be found here: Best Hotels in Bangkok for Loy Krathong


4. Banyan Tree Samui

Recently acclaimed a “2-Key” resort by the MICHELIN Guide and nestled in a tranquil corner of the island, Banyan Tree Samui provides a peaceful respite from the Loy Krathong celebrations with a spiritually sensitive offer to its guests on the morning of 15 November to make their own floating basket from banana leaves, candles and flowers. Visitors can then place their homemade krathong on the water and make a wish or prayer for the year ahead. Evening entertainment at this luxury 5-star resort includes a traditional drum parade and the choice of either a buffet dinner at The Edge restaurant with a host of live stations and Thai curries or a more formal fine-dining experience at award-winning Saffron Restaurant, where a set menu includes appetizers of pomelo fruit salad and king scallops dressed in basil leaves, peanuts and coriander, followed by deep-fried prawns, grilled beef in panang sauce or wok-fried broccoli and grilled chicken in chili and oyster sauce.

Banyan Tree Samui

Book your stay on Loy Krathong at this luxury Thailand hotel here: Banyan Tree Samui

5. Meliá Chiang Mai

The highest bar in Chiang Mai, Meliá Chiang Mai’s 360-degree rooftop bar Mai The Sky Bar, will host ‘Yi Peng Full Moon Rooftop Party’. As fireworks light up the full moon sky, the party will be staged from 18:00 until midnight on Friday 15 November and Saturday 16 November. Electronic rock outfit Sneaky Muffin and live band EyeStyles will perform on Friday and Saturday respectively from 19:00-22:00. The bar’s resident DJ will spin the decks from 22:00-midnight on both nights. Perched on the hotel’s 22nd floor, Mai The Sky Bar offers spectacular views of the Ping River to the city’s east and famed Doi Suthep Temple on the mountaintop to the west. The remarkable venue features rooftop terraces at varying heights, with a spectacular glass bridge connecting the bar’s highest seating areas. Entry to Yi Peng Full Moon Rooftop Party is 500 THB per person and includes a complimentary drink.

Meliá Chiang Mai

Book your stay on Loy Krathong at this luxury Thailand hotel here: Meliá Chiang Mai

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.

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