Bangkok announces 35 parks for Loy Krathong with green guidelines
Bangkok will open 35 parks in 22 districts on November 24, 2026, for Loy Krathong, with floating until midnight, advice to avoid foam and bread krathongs, and an online option.
- Bangkok will open 35 public parks until midnight on November 24 for the public to celebrate the Loy Krathong festival.
- The city has issued green guidelines, encouraging the use of krathongs made from natural materials and for families to share one krathong to minimise waste.
- Attendees are advised against using bread krathongs, as they can decompose and pollute the closed water systems within the parks.
- Fireworks, sky lanterns, and the sale of alcohol are all prohibited within the designated parks for safety reasons.
- An online Loy Krathong celebration is also available as an environmentally friendly alternative to reduce physical waste and travel.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will open 35 public parks across 22 districts for Loy Krathong on November 24, allowing residents to float krathongs until midnight while promoting measures to reduce waste and protect the environment.
Woranuch Suaykakaow, director of the BMA's Environment Department, announced the arrangements at Bangkok City Hall 2 in Din Daeng on Friday (November 13).
The parks will open at their usual times and remain open until midnight, giving residents an opportunity to celebrate the Thai tradition near their homes.
The tradition gives participants an opportunity to pay their respects and seek forgiveness from Phra Mae Khongkha, the water goddess.
Full list of 35 parks across 22 Bangkok districts
The BMA has designated the following parks for Loy Krathong celebrations:
- Pathumwan: Lumphini Park.
- Chatuchak: Chatuchak Park and Wachirabenchatat Park (Rotfai Park).
- Phra Nakhon: Santichaiprakarn Park, Saranrom Park, Ramani Nat Garden and Mahakan Fort Garden.
- Khlong Toei: Benjasiri Park and Benjakitti Park.
- Bang Phlat: Rama 8 Park.
- Ratchathewi: Santiphap Park.
- Bang Khen: Ramintra Sports Park.
- Bueng Kum: Seri Thai Park and Nawamin Phirom Park.
- Bang Kho Laem: Public Park in Commemoration of HM the King's 6th Cycle Birthday.
- Don Mueang: Thung Si Kan Garden.
- Lat Phrao: Ladprao 71 Lake Public Park.
- Thung Khru: Thonburirom Park.
- Thawi Watthana: Suan Thawiwanaram and Phrannok Road elevated public park.
- Prawet: Wanatham Park and 50th Anniversary Garden of Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
- Bangkok Noi: Sirindhorn Botanical Garden and the 80th Birthday Anniversary Park of His Majesty the King (Bangkok Noi).
- Khlong Sam Wa: Suanwareephirom and Siriphirom Park (Bueng Lam Phai).
- Nong Chok: Nong Chok Park and Ratphirom Park.
- Lat Krabang: Phranakorn Park and Her Majesty the Queen's 60th Anniversary Garden.
- Min Buri: Bueng Krathiam Park and Phraya Phirom Park.
- Bang Khae: Bang Khae Phirom Park.
- Bang Khun Thian: Thian Thale Phatthana Phrueksa Phirom Park.
- Sathon: 80th Birthday Anniversary Park of His Majesty the King (Sathorn).
BMA promotes environmentally friendly Loy Krathong celebrations
To minimise waste and environmental damage, the BMA is encouraging residents to follow three key guidelines:
- Use biodegradable materials: Choose krathongs made from natural materials that decompose easily, such as banana trunks and banana leaves, and avoid polystyrene foam.
- Avoid bread krathongs and animal feed: Ponds in public parks operate as closed water systems. Uneaten bread and animal feed can accumulate and cause water pollution.
- One family, one krathong: Families and groups visiting together are encouraged to share a single krathong to help reduce waste.
Fireworks, sky lanterns and alcohol sales prohibited
The BMA has also outlined safety restrictions for Loy Krathong activities inside participating parks.
The following activities are prohibited:
- Lighting, releasing or selling sky lanterns, rockets, lanterns, smoke lanterns, firecrackers and fireworks.
- Selling food or drinks containing alcohol within public parks.
Anyone violating these restrictions may face legal action.
Online Loy Krathong available from 5am to midnight
For those seeking an environmentally friendly alternative, the BMA is also offering an online Loy Krathong experience through its Greener Bangkok website.
The virtual celebration allows people to take part in the tradition from anywhere while enjoying a digital setting based on Bangkok's public parks.
Online participation will be available on November 24, from 5am to midnight.
The BMA is promoting the virtual option as a way to eliminate physical krathong waste while reducing pollution and dust associated with travel.
