What you should do for Loy Krathong 2023

The History of the Loy Krathong Festival

Loy Krathong, meaning “floating basket,” is a Thai holiday in which people congregate along the kingdom’s waterways to release decorated floating relics. Krathongs are traditionally built of banana trunks and are adorned with flowers, candles, incense, and personal objects. Loy Krathong is thought to have started in the ancient city of Sukhothai, which is around five hours from Bangkok. Though the celebration is not strictly religious, many people pray to and thank the goddess of the waters, Phra Mae Khongkha. As they release their Krathongs, they also plead for forgiveness for polluting the lake and using too much water.

Furthermore, many people think that floating Krathongs represent the washing away of ill luck, the release of grudges and wrath, and the cleaning of misfortunes or…