Full moon over Chao Phraya RiverTo celebrate, we took a sky train from Chongnonsi station to Saphan Thaksin. There were so many people on Saphan Thaksin and we had to queue for ferry to Memorial Bridge (Saphan Poot). The ferry was sardine packed, but we got a good view of the busy rivers with the decorated boats.
Busy Memorial Bridge Pier
Rama VIII Bridge from Suan Santichaiprakarn ParkWe stopped at the Memorial Bridge pier, and walked across and back of the bridge with view of Wat Arun on the background.
Wat Arun from Memorial BridgeFrom the bridge, we took a 40 baht tuk tuk to infamous Khao San Road. We walked through the road with banana roti, spring rolls and fruits in hand. Nice place for people-watching activities.
Lively Khao San RoadWe walked from Khao San Road to Soi Rambuttri to Phra Arthit Road to Suan Santichaiprakarn Park. This is the happening place for Loi Kratong festival with people, food and live music.
Brightly lighted Suan Santichaiprakarn Park
According to Nan and Rose, my 'expert' on all things Thai, the Loi Kratong festival is to thank the river for providing water and to ask for the river forgiveness for throwing rubbish into them. The accuracy of this information is arguable.
Brightly lighted Suan Santichaiprakarn ParkAccording to Nan and Rose, my 'expert' on all things Thai, the Loi Kratong festival is to thank the river for providing water and to ask for the river forgiveness for throwing rubbish into them. The accuracy of this information is arguable.
'Loi' mean float. 'Kratong' mean decorated raft. Kratong was made of banana tree trunk and decorated with flowers, incense sticks and candles. Some of them were made of Styrofoam and flour.
Kratong on saleWe selected and bought four flour made kratongs for fishes to eat them. We lighted the candles and put some coins for good luck.
Our kratongs with candles and coinsWe queued and passed our kratongs to the kratong guys. Kratong guys have long pole where he put the kratongs at the end of it, lower it down to the river and let the kratongs float in the river.
Kratong guy with long poleWe sit here for a while watching people cerebrating and enjoying the festivity.
The flight of a LanternWe end the celebration with a trip to Bangkok Chinatown in Yaowarat Road for some sweet desserts.
Chinatown own durian and bo loi nam kingAll I can say is "Loi Kratong's rock".
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