When the final quarter of the year arrives, most people think of festive celebrations such as Halloween or Christmas. But in Thailand, this season also brings the enchanting Loy Krathong festival, a time to float candlelit baskets or krathongs on the water to release misfortune, express gratitude and make wishes for the year ahead. This year, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration joins the extravaganza by opening 33 public parks across the city for everyone to float their krathongs under shimmering lights.
Taking place on November 5, public parks across the capital will stay open until midnight, welcoming visitors to gather by the water and celebrate under the moonlit sky.
Here’s the list of the parks where you can take part in the festivities:
Pathum Wan District: Lumphini Park
Chatuchak District: Chatuchak Park, Wachirabenchathat Park (Rot Fai Park)
Phra Nakhon District: Santi Chai Prakan Park, Saranrom Park, Rommaninat Park
Khlong Toei District: Benchasiri Park, Benjakitti Park
Bang Phlat District: Rama VIII Park
Ratchathewi District: Santiphap Park
Bang Khen District: Ram Inthra Sports Park
Bueng Kum District: Seri Thai Park, Nawamin Phirom Park
Bang Kho Laem District: Public Park in Commemoration of H.M. the King's 6th Cycle Birthday
Don Mueang District: Rommaninat Park
Lat Phrao District: Bueng Nam Lat Phrao 71 Public Park
Thung Khru District: Thonburirom Park
Thawi Watthana District: Thawi Wanaram Park, Phran Nok–Phutthamonthon Soi 4 Intersection Park
Prawet District: Wandatham Park, 50th Anniversary Garden, Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Bangkok Noi District: Sirindharaphruetthaphan Park, Chalerm Phrakiat 80th Birthday Park
Khlong Sam Wa District: Waree Phirom Park, Siri Phirom Park
Nong Chok District: Nong Chok Park, Rat Phirom Park
Lat Krabang District: Phra Nakhon Park, Her Majesty the Queen's 60th Anniversary Garden
Min Buri District: Bueng Krathiam Park, Phraya Phirom Park
Bang Khae District: Bang Khae Phirom Park
Bang Khun Thian District: Thien Thale Phatthana Phueksa Phirom Park
In recent years, Loy Krathong has sparked growing debate about its environmental impact, particularly the waste left behind in waterways. To address these concerns, the BMA promotes more sustainable ways to take part in the tradition. Officials urge participants to use krathongs made from natural, biodegradable materials such as banana trunks or banana leaves instead of foam.
They also advise against using bread or animal-feed krathongs in public parks, as the ponds are closed systems and leftover materials can quickly lead to water pollution. In the spirit of both sustainability and unity, the city promotes the idea of ‘One Family, One Krathong’, inviting everyone to share a single basket and enjoy the tradition together.
If heading out isn’t your style, you can still participate online anytime, anywhere at greener.bangkok.go.th, 5am-midnight, all while keeping the experience eco-friendly.
After all, Loy Krathong is about gratitude and reflection and it’s even more meaningful when we take part without harming Mother Nature. So choose the way that suits you best, float your krathong responsibly and enjoy the night with care for both the environment and the community.