Loy Krathong in Bangkok: where to float a krathong in 2026
Loy Krathong falls on the full moon of the twelfth Thai lunar month, expected on Tuesday 24 November in 2026. This page lists 2026 events only once their organizers confirm them, and keeps the park guidance from the city's last official programme until the 2026 list is out.
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Loy Krathong 2026: verified events
Saturday 21 November
Sat 21 Nov · 16:00 · +4 more dates
EJAN Fair x Moon Rim Lake 2026
IMPACT Lakeside
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1. Your nearest public park
For the 2025 festival the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration opened 33 public parks across 21 districts for floating krathongs, from normal opening time until midnight. It is the easiest option for most residents: no tickets, short walks, and calmer than the river.
2025 programme; the BMA usually publishes the year's park list a few weeks before the festival.
2. Bring a natural krathong, not foam or bread
The city asks for krathongs made of natural materials such as banana leaf and banana trunk. Foam was banned in parks in 2025, and bread or food floats were discouraged because park ponds are closed systems where leftovers pollute the water.
Sky lanterns, fireworks and alcohol sales were also banned inside public parks in 2025.
3. Lumphini Park and the Khlong Toei parks
Lumphini Park in Pathum Wan, and Benjakitti and Benchasiri parks in Khlong Toei, were among the main venues on the 2025 list. All three are central and near BTS or MRT stations.
In 2025 the parks stayed open from their regular hours until midnight.
4. The Phra Nakhon parks by the old town
Santichaiprakarn, Saranrom and Rommaninat parks in Phra Nakhon were main venues in 2025, putting the festival within reach of the old town and the river.
Combine with a walk around the old town.
5. Loy Krathong by the lake at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani
EJAN Fair x Moon Rim Lake runs 21–25 November 2026 at IMPACT Lakeside, 16:00–24:00, with free entry. The programme includes floating krathongs on the lake and a full-moon water blessing at 20:00, plus food stalls and live music.
Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi — north of central Bangkok.
Sources
Bangkok opens 33 parks for Loy Krathong 2025 celebrations — The Nation
EJAN FAIR x MOON RIM LAKE 2026 — IMPACT
Facts checked against these sources on 2026-10-12.
Areas in this guide: Old Town