Bangkok, Thailand, October 20, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting the “Enchanting Colors of the River, Loi Krathong Celebrations 2020” in Ayutthaya and five other unique destinations – Chiang Mai, Sukhothai, Tak, Samut Songkhram and Roi Et – while adhering to the new normal practices to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

The full moon night of the 12th lunar month falls on October 31st this year, and the TAT has planned special activities in Ayutthaya and five provincial towns.

The enchanting colors of the river, Loi Krathong celebrations 2020, Ayutthaya

29-31 October 2020, in Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya

The event showcases the traditional style of Loi Krathong and reflects the splendor of the Ayutthaya era. Highlights include rare cultural performances, a traditional Krathong procession with fireworks, a market featuring high-quality handicrafts, and performances by leading Thai artists and bands. Visitors are encouraged to wear traditional Thai clothing or fabrics and to register their participation in advance via the QueQ app.

Loi Krathong Sai Festival and Thousand Floating Lanterns 2020, Tak

October 31 – November 1, 2020 at Lan Krathong Sai on the banks of the Ping River, at the foot of the Somphot Krung Rattanakosin Song Roi Pi Bridge, Tak

Highlights: The ceremony to invite the nine royally consecrated krathongs and lanterns by His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn and the other eight members of the royal family; the release of the nine royally consecrated krathongs and lanterns; the release of the 1000 floating lanterns; the ceremony to ask "Phra Mae Khongka" (Goddess of the River) for forgiveness and blessings; a krathong sai competition and a market with local products.

In addition to Ayutthaya and the five unique destinations, the TAT also supports the hosting of the Loi Krathong 2020 events in Bangkok, including “Chao Phraya River of Eternal Prosperity” at River Park, ICONSIAM; and the Bangkok River Festival 2020 at nine locations along the Chao Phraya River; namely Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), Wat Pho (Temple of Reclining Buddha), Wat Prayun Wongsawat, Wat Kalayanamitr, Wat Rakhangkhositaram, Tha Maharaj Pier, Lhong 1919, Asiatique the Riverfront and Yodpiman Riverwalk.

The TAT expects that around 300,000 Thai tourists will visit the six locations where the Loi Krathong celebrations take place, generating more than 580 billion baht for the local economy.