Loy Krathong 2015

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I just received notice that the official date is Tuesday, November 24th this year. More about local events to be posted here when known. Pete :cheers:
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Hi Pete

Have you any update on this please. I will be in Hua Hin on 24th and Bangkok on 25th. The word in Bangkok seems to be Loy Krathong on 25th.

Would like to make some plans for 24th in particular, before we leave HH.

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My Thai diary also lists it as the 25th. The rest of the dates for this year have been correct so far, so I assume this one is also. :?
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I got it from a TAT email newsletter. If they're wrong they should be hung! Let's all check other sources to confirm. Pete
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Loy Krathong 2015 in Bangkok
Where to Enjoy Loy Kratong in Bangkok on November 24

http://www.bangkok.com/whats-on-events/loy-krathong.htm#

Chiang Mai has it as 3 days, 24-25 and 26.

Wiki has it as the 25th

Full moon chart says that the full moon for November is on the 26th

At this point I am totally confused :shock:

We need a definitive source from somewhere. It may be different towns have their festivities on different days during the 24-26 period? Pete
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Hi Pete, all,

Looks as though you have checked the same sources that I did, Soooo we are all confused now. :?

If anyone gets a definitive answer, please post.

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This Thai language website says it's on 25th.

http://calendar.kapook.com/2558/november.php

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My daughter's school says the 25th as well. Time to start asking Thais today, including the wife who I haven't consulted yet. :duck: coming my way for that I'm sure! :laugh: Pete :cheers:
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Hi,

We will be heading back to Hua Hin early next week and have been advised by the Hyatt that Loy Krathong is on 25th.

Cheers :cheers:

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^ That's more or less the consensus I got as well. Although the full moon is listed for the 26th so there are some hold outs in my neighborhood still saying the 26th. I still have no clue where the 24th is coming from on some Bangkok listings. Pete
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Hope it is the 25th as we have arranged to arrive on the 24th. Would hate to miss it. :cry:

The wife got the date from a friend who got it from a friend, so it must be right. :wink:
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Loy Krathong Fest

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what kind of program is available and where, Loy Krathong Fest Hua Hin
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Just about every bit of water including the beach will have something going on! Personally I find the sea a bit of a disappointment as the Kratongs get washed back by the waves. I have recently been going to the floating market, but it's a bit quiet. My wife has suggested trying out the new walking street this year and combining it with dinner.
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Khao Thow is probably the most popular and you can float your kratong on the lake. Be warned that it's very very busy and parking is out of town with quite a walk to the festivities.
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I see posters are starting to go up around town stating festivities in Hua Hin will be 24, 25 and 26 Nov, with 25th being the main day. We will of course post local events as soon as we are made aware, but feel free to advise us of any local events you hear of.
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