“Loi Krathong” is traditionally performed on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, which usually falls on some day in November.

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Bangkok 
Loi Krathong Festival
Date:  2-5 November 2006
Place:  Banks of the Chao Phraya River (Taksin Bridge – Krungthon Bridge), Bangkok
Activitie:  Electric decoration of  ship procession to celebrate his majesty the king’s 60th year accession on the throne, Loi Krathong activities at several temples and other official departments, electric decoration along the building and ancient remains along both sides of Chaophraya River.
 
Remark:  Enjoy Light Up and nightlife tour throughout the month.   
   
Sukhothai  
Loi Krathong and Candle Festival
Date:  1-5 November 2006
Place:  Sukhothai Historical Park, Tambon Mueang Kao, Mueang District, Sukhothai
Activitie:  Exciting with the great Krathong procession of 17 northern provinces and from other government departments.  Feast of Lanterns, ancient firework shows, such as, rocket, circular wing rocket, sparking firework, turbine firework, floating lantern, etc.,  Miss Noppamat Contest, “The Dawn of Happiness” Light & Sound show, Sukhothai traditional and cultural shows, Kra Tong Contest and enjoy Loi Krathong in the full-moon night at the old city of Sukhothai. 
 
Chiang Mai 
Yi Peng Festival
Date:  4-6 November 2006
Place:  Tha Phae Gate, banks of the Ping River, Chiang Mai Municipal Office, Chiang Mai
 
Activitie:  A dazzling procession of hanging lanterns, Krathongs, Phi Yi Peng, as well as light and sound presentation in the Ping River, activities of Loi Krathong in the past, Lanna Thai lifestyle, Lanna cultural performances, and sales of Lanna handicrafts.

Tak  
Loi Krathong Sai Festival
Date:  3-8 November 2006
Place: The Sompot Krung Rattanakosin 200 Years Bridge, Tak
 
Activitie:  Enjoy cheering in Krathong Procession (Kra Thong Sai) Contest for king’s cup,  lanterns procession of the royal families, royal Kratong and lanterns procession, electric decoration, light & sound show, rocket, firework and  “the Legend of Kra Thong Sai” water-screen show. The longest Krathong procession, native cultural show, native foods and OTOP fairs.
 
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya  
Loi Krathong Tam Prathip
Date:  3-5 November 2006
Place:  Bangsai Royal Folks Arts and Crafts Centre, Bangsai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
 
Activitie:  Enjoy lantern Krathong of Sri Ayutthaya style, Kra Thong and hanging lanterns contest, Miss Noppamat Contest, light & sound  and multimedia shows, native cultural show, products fairs and entertainments.

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