Loi Krathong Festival

Loi Krathong is a Thai festival celebrated annually and takes place on the night of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar, which is falls in November in the Western calendar. Thais launch their Krathong - decorated baskets float on a river or a pond, making a wish as they do so. The festival may originate from an ancient ritual paying respect to the water spirits.