Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. "Loi" means "to float" and a "krathong" is traditionally made from a section of banana tree trunk. A bread krathong will disintegrate in a few a days and be eaten by fish and other animals. The traditional banana-stalk krathongs are also biodegradable, but styrofoam krathongs are frowned on, since they are polluting and may take years to disappear. Regardless of the composition, a krathong will be decorated with elaborately-folded banana leaves, flowers, candles and incense sticks. A low value coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. Loi Krathong is said to have originated in Sukhothai, but these days the traditional festival is celebrated throughout the country.

We are pleased to welcome you on Loy Krathong 2011 at The Poseidon. The celebration starts on the 10 November.