Nov 22 Loi Krathong

Sakon City celebrations are held at the waterfront park (Suan Somdet Phrasinakarin Park)
A short parade through the park as official Krathongs are delivered

 

Before lighting airborne candles check when and where they are allowed in order to avoid air traffic mishaps

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Royal Longboat Races now underway

The Royal Longboat races generally held in conjunction with the Wax Castle Festival, are being held today and tomorrow Nov 2 + 3. The races had been postponed due to nationwide mourning. The trophy races will be held November 3. The Loi Krathong celebrations begin at dusk at the lake.  I have been told that the parade which customarily delivers the royal Krathongs to the lake will be held around 6 pm.

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Loi Krathong limitations still "to be announced"

After this cool spell daytime temperatures will warm up, while nighttime temperatures will remain between 18 and 20  Some rain today and Tuesday

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Sakon Nakhon Loy Krathong by Neramit - a video worth watching

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Too crowded for me

After the game we arrived back in the city shortly after 7 pm.  Traffic was diverted as the parade was in progress.  At home I took my motorcycle and headed for the waterfront. Walking at the waterfront for a few minutes, I decided the huge crowds, cars and motorbikes did not make for a pleasant evening out and headed home.

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Prparing for the Loi Krathong parade

Begins at sunset this evening

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Loi Krathong Tuesday

Wherever you are in Thailand during the Loi Krathong holidays, the events take place near rivers, creeks and lakes.  Here in Sakon City, the place to celebrate is Saphanthong Park, at the city's waterfront. Things begin to happen in the late afternoon. Inside the park, near the reviewing stands, officials, security, media and general public begin to assemble.  Around sunset a parade enters the park, bringing with them royal and other dignitaries krathongs. You can purchase your own 'floating basket' at stalls througout the city

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Loi Krathong Sky Lanterns

As of today I am not aware of any local restrictions, but expect an announcement shortly.  Elsewhere in Thailand flights have been cancelled to accommodate the lanterns .  At areas around major airports the lanterns have been forbidden.  Sakon Nakhon flight schedule has a flight arriving at 20:15 and departing at 20:45.

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Fireworks display at the Lake Park . Earlier this month

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Releasing floating lanterns near airports may be punishable by death or lifetime imprisonment You'd think, eventually the country has to realize how dangerous those airborne  fires are and outlaw them and find better ways to attract tourists.

Weak spending expected  for Loy Krathong  Daily Mail Online  Flying and floating candles are relatively inexpensive  Use of fireworks over the years has been heavily regulated and restricted.

Thailand Loi Krathong flights Rescheduled or Cancelled

If you have tickets to fly on November 6 within Thailand, it is advisable that you contact the airline to confirm your flight  Thailand to cancel over 100 flights due to flying lantern festival dpa news