River flows on Full Moon Day
Get ready for the upcoming Loy Krathong Festival 2023 in Bangkok! If you're still deciding on where to join the festivities, "The Nation" has compiled information on a significant event.
The Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with various private organizations, is hosting the "Lamnam Wan Pen" (River Flowing on Full Moon Day) event at five contemporary piers along the Chao Phraya River as part of the Bangkok River Festival 2023, the 9th edition of the festival.
The "Lamnam Wan Pen" event at these five piers is free to attend and will take place from November 25 to November 27. The featured piers are:
Asiatique The Riverfront
SOOKSIAM at ICONSIAM
The Lhong 1919 Riverside Heritage Destination
Tha Maharaj
Yodpiman River Walk
Highlights for each of the 5 piers include:
Asiatique The Riverfront:
A floating pond for environmental conservation
Loy Krathong Lantern and scented candles
Community stores for shopping and food
Contemporary temple fair with game booths
Chill Out concert
Booths selling Krathongs to students
Musical performances and cultural arts performances
Daily Highlights:
November 25
Ponglang Band from SWU Prasarnmit Demonstration School (Secondary Division)
November 26
Thai country music performance by the Naval Band
November 27
Contemporary music performance by Sabai band led by Somnuek Saengarun
SOOKSIAM at ICONSIAM
Explore Thai culture from four regions
Taste delicious food and buy Thai products at vintage markets
Experience various Lanna-colored lights and take photos with a 2-meter-long Sukhothai Krathong
Miss Noppamas AEC contest with prizes worth over 70,000 baht
Daily Highlights
November 25–27
Loy Krathong in the floating pool in the southern and central tradition at G floor, enjoying cultural and artistic performances of four regions
November 27
Miss Noppamas contest, Lanna arts and culture performance, boat singing performance, human puppet show
The Lhong 1919 Riverside Heritage Destination:
Pay homage to the goddess Mazu
Night photos of ancient Chinese buildings
Outdoor Movie
Daily Highlights
November 25–27
Pay homage to the goddess Mazu
November 27
Outdoor Movie
Tha Maharaj:
DIY at Loy Krathong Buffet
Retro Thai folk dance
International Game Booths
Music with the Chao Phraya night view
Daily Highlights
November 25–27
DIY at Loy Krathong Buffet
International Game Booths
Community shops/Student shop
November 25
Retro Thai folk dance
Yodpiman River Walk:
Pay homage to the Shrine of His Majesty King Rama I
Scenic view at the most beautiful bend of the Chao Phraya River
Delicious food from famous restaurants
Flower Market along the Chao Phraya River (open 24 hours)
Community shops
November 24 - December 3
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of light, color, sound, and numerous shops along the river
