#Loy Krathong

All our Thailand guides tagged Loy Krathong.

Paper sky lanterns rising together against a dark night sky

Attractions, temples & nature Updated 19 August 2026

Sky Lantern Rules at Yi Peng: Where You Can Release One, and Where You Cannot

Sky lantern releases around Chiang Mai are restricted to permitted zones and hours, the famous mass releases are ticketed private events, and flights get moved. What you can actually do, and what the festival leaves behind.

Hands holding a banana leaf krathong with a lit candle, incense sticks and an orchid at night in Thailand

Attractions, temples & nature Updated 17 August 2026

Loy Krathong and Yi Peng: Two Festivals, One Set of Nights

The float on the water and the lantern in the sky are different festivals that happen to coincide. What each one is, where each is best, why the famous mass releases are ticketed events, and what the dates depend on.