The Traveler’s Guide to Celebrating Thailand’s Festival of Lights (Loy Krathong) this November

Thailand is set to sparkle this November as the country celebrates one of its most colourful and picturesque cultural festivals – Loy Krathong, also known as the Festival of Lights.

 

To celebrate the water goddess Phrae Mae Khongkha, millions of Thais float (loy) a little raft (krathong) commonly made from banana trunk and topped with flowers and candles. The krathongs carry the hopes, wishes, and gratitude of individuals, and represent the act of letting go of the old and ushering in the new.

 

Loy Krathong is celebrated nationwide every year, on the night of the full moon of the twelfth month of the Thai lunar calendar. The festival takes place on 27 November this year, and is a special occasion for both Thais and travellers who flock to the country for this dazzling festival.

Planning a trip to Thailand? Airbnb is launching the ultimate designer getaway in Phuket’s iconic heritage mansion

To welcome the world back to Thailand, the palatial Governor’s Mansion on the tropical island of Phuket will open its doors for an overnight Airbnb stay for the first time in 50 years

The luxurious stay pays homage to Thailand’s rich architectural heritage and design sensibility, including never-before-seen pieces by renowned Bangkok-based furniture designers and classic Phuketian antiques

One lucky group of four will get to celebrate Songkran - the Thai New Year - in style, hosted by Thai superstar Patricia Tanchanok Good and master chef Nooror Somany Steppe

Tiger Air Offers Its Inagural Flights To Phuket At P3,499 Only

Tigerair, Asia-Pacific’s leading value-for-money airline is now offering Manila-Phuket at Php3,499 roundtrip ticket, all in. This special inaugural fare may be purchased today until August 4 only. Travel date for tickets sold is September 3 and 7.

Since its official entry into the Philippie skies last July 3, Tigerair has vowed to open route networks that will bring guests faster and more conveniently to major destinations and tourist attractions across the region and the Asia-Pacific.

“We are happy to announce that effective September, we are flying to Phuket, Thailand twice a week every Tuesdays and Saturdays to accommodate as many passengers who wish to visit Phuket,” says Olive Ramos, CEO of Tigerair Philippines.