Loy Krathong Festival
Loy Krathong is one of Thailand's best-known festivals, marked by candlelit krathongs floated on rivers and canals during the full moon of the twelfth lunar month. In 2026, the main date falls on November 24. Read More
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Culture & Festivals
Stories and context around festivals, rituals, and cultural landmarks across Thailand and Southeast Asia.
Cultural context and festival stories
Stories rooted in place, ritual, and seasonal celebration for travelers who want deeper cultural context across the region.
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Yi Peng Festival
An editorial look at Yi Peng in Chiang Mai, from its link with Loy Krathong to the festival atmosphere and the key festival dates to know for 2026, 2027, and 2028. Read More
Asalha Puja Day
Asanha Bucha was the day that Lord Buddha gave the first sermon to his first 5 disciples. Most Theravada Buddhists consider Asalha Puja as one of the most important events that occurred during the life of Lord Buddha. Read More
The Reclining Buddha
Once upon a time, there was a powerful and extremely arrogant demon with giant body called Asurindarahu . The Buddha would like to bring this demon to the path of Dhamma. He knew that the demon was so intelligent that he could understand the Dhamma and attained a high stage of enlightenment. Read More
The Grand Palace
In 1782, King Rama I ascended the throne, moving the Siamese capital from Thonburi, across the Chao Phraya River, to Bangkok on the other side. He decided to build a royal palace, as magnificent as the old one in the Ayutthaya Kingdom, for his residence and government, on Rattanakosin Island an area that had been home to Chinese merchants. So he asked the merchants to move to a new home in Yaowarat, Bangkok's Chinatown, which nowadays became one of liveliest parts of Bangkok. Read More
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