Tag: Loy Krathong
Sky lanterns discouraged during Loy Krathong
BANGKOK - The Airports of Thailand (AoT) has called on the public not to use sky lanterns during festival this year. Those who need...
Unified Loy Krathong a success
Loy Krathong this year was as vibrant as ever, with throngs of people turning up at Pattaya Beach, Jomtien Beach, local temples and at...
Loy Krathong comes to GIS
Students celebrated Loy Krathong at Garden International School (GIS) with an array of cultural activities. The school’s Thai department organised an afternoon show on...
Pattaya workers, vendors scurry to clean up Loy Krathong’s aftermath
All the twinkling lights on the water and in the sky look pretty on Loy Krathong, but the day after the festival Pattaya turns...
Sattahip Market raided for Loy Krathong lanterns, firecrackers
Working to make Loy Krathong a quieter festival, Sattahip officials outlawed firecrackers and the sale of hot-air lanterns. District Chief Phawat Lertmukda led a...
Chonburi students win cash prizes at Lions’ traditional pageant
Young Chonburi students competed for up to 5,000 in cash prizes at the Lions Club of Taksin Pattaya’s annual traditional children’s pageant. Eighteen boys...
Splendid royal krathongs floated on the Chao Phraya
BANGKOK, 7 November 2014 - Their Majesties the King and Queen yesterday joined the rest of the nation by sending royal krathongs for floating...
Regents International School Pattaya embrace Loy Krathong festival
Celebrated earlier than usual this year, students and teachers wore traditional Thai dress, floated krathongs in the school swimming pool and performed the Loy...
Transport Ministry asks NCPO ban sky lanterns for safety
BANGKOK, Nov 3 – The Transport Ministry will ask the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to ban the release of sky lanterns...
Bangkok Governor inspects piers and pontoons ahead of Loy Krathong Festival
BANGKOK, 30 October 2014 - Bangkok Governor M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra inspected landing piers and pontoons along the Chao Phraya River to ensure safety for...
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