Festivals are part
of Bangkok life and include
three New Year celebrations,
The Western New Year,
The Chinese New Year
in February and the Thai
New Year in April.
Loy
Krathong
Held normally
in November when there
is full moon on the 12th
lunar month. The festival
is celebrated by Thai
people making candle
lit floats and placing
on the river or in water.
Fireworks are also let
off at the same time.
Best observed from or
on the river as part
of an organised tour
as it is very crowed
on Chao Phraya river.
H.M.
The King’s
Birthday Celebration
Thai’s have great
respect for His Majesty
and on the 5th December
lights and decorations
are found all around
the Grand Palace area
and along Ratchadamnoern.
H.M The Queen's Birthday
Celebration
On August
12 Bangkok particularly
around the Grand Palace
is decorated with many
lights to celebrate the
Queen’s Birthday.
Songkran
This festival
that celebrates the Thai
lunar New Year during
the period 13 – 15
April is a great experience
if you do not mind getting
wet. Basically every
one throws water around
and you get wet. It is
limited in Bangkok and
more widely celebrated
in Chiang Mai.
