Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok invites guests to experience the magic of Loy Krathong on the Chao Phraya River

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok will celebrate Loy Krathong on November 24, 2026, with a spectacular fireworks display over the Chao Phraya River, accompanied by riverside dining experiences, traditional Thai cultural performances and live music.

Set against the backdrop of the Chao Phraya River, the hotel offers guests an opportunity to experience the charm of Loy Krathong as candlelit krathongs float along the water.

A variety of dining options will be available throughout the evening, from an international and Thai buffet at Riverside Terrace to specially curated menus at Baan Phraya, Lord Jim’s and Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie.

The celebrations will take place from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, beginning with a krathong procession and a traditional Thai long-drum parade, followed by a welcome reception at The Authors’ Lounge.

Throughout the evening, guests can enjoy classical Thai dance performances and traditional Thai puppet shows, with performers moving between dining tables to entertain visitors.

Contestants in the male and female Noppamas pageants will also be introduced before the winners are announced towards the end of the event.

Live music by Pure The Voice will add to the festivities before the evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display illuminating the Chao Phraya River.

Riverside Terrace

Guests can enjoy an extensive buffet featuring Thai and international cuisine, including seafood towers, Thai curries, sushi and Italian specialities.

The barbecue selection will offer a range of grilled and roasted dishes, including roasted prime rib, suckling pig, grilled river prawns, sea bass and roasted lamb.

A selection of traditional Thai desserts will complete the dining experience, including freshly prepared mango sticky rice.

International dinner buffet at Riverside Terrace

• Adults: THB8,900 net per person
• Children aged 6–12: THB6,500 net per person

To make the Loy Krathong celebrations even more memorable, guests staying under The Oriental 150th accommodation package will receive a 50% discount on the dinner buffet at Riverside Terrace.

Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie

The restaurant will present an elegant seven-course dinner featuring a selection of carefully crafted dishes.

Highlights include cured Akashi sea bream with sake ice cream, Berlingots, a signature creation by Chef Anne-Sophie Pic, Brittany blue lobster cooked over embers, and Wagyu beef accompanied by mint, shiso and caraway.

The dining experience concludes with Mont Blanc, a dessert combining dark berries, whisky-infused chestnut cream and meringue delicately scented with smoked Lapsang Souchong tea.

Seven-course dinner: THB10,500 net per person

Baan Phraya

Baan Phraya invites guests to discover the diversity of Thai cuisine through an eight-course tasting menu created by Chef Phatchara “Pom” Pirapak.

Drawing inspiration from Thailand’s regional culinary traditions, the menu showcases locally sourced ingredients prepared using carefully considered cooking techniques.

Highlights include tuna tartare with northeastern Thai herbs and toasted rice powder, squid from Prachuap Khiri Khan served in an aromatic galangal-infused coconut curry soup, and spice-marinated fish grilled in a coconut shell.

Other dishes include grilled river prawns from Surat Thani served with prawn fat, and roasted free-range duck from Khao Yai accompanied by a rich curry, tart grapes and pumpkin.

The meal concludes with mango sticky rice served alongside pandan ice cream, combining fragrant and sweet flavours in a traditional Thai dessert.

Eight-course Thai tasting menu: THB5,500 net per person

Lord Jim’s

Lord Jim’s will offer a six-course dinner showcasing a combination of international cuisine and Thai-inspired flavours.

The meal begins with Tom Kha Gougère, a choux pastry filled with tom kha-inspired flavours and topped with Avruga caviar.

This is followed by a ceviche of hamachi, salmon and tuna served in a charred coconut shell.

Other highlights include lobster bisque infused with lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, grilled black grouper with Thai basil and Champagne sauce, and beef fillet Wellington prepared with Massaman curry flavours.

For dessert, guests can enjoy mango sticky rice with coconut ice cream, followed by a selection of petits fours to complete the meal.

Six-course dinner: THB6,500 net per person

The China House by Chef Fei

The China House by Chef Fei will welcome guests on Loy Krathong night with an à la carte menu featuring Cantonese cuisine.

Diners can choose from a selection of Chef Fei’s signature dishes, offering an alternative dining experience during the festival celebrations.

Reservations and enquiries

The Loy Krathong celebrations at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok will take place on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.

Advance reservations are recommended.

For further information or to reserve a table, please contact Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.

Telephone: +66 (0) 2 659 9000

Email: [email protected]