Loy Krathong 2025: Bangkok opens 33 parks for the Festival of Lights

Bangkok will open 33 parks for the Loy Krathong festival on November 5, encouraging eco-friendly krathongs and family participation.

The Loy Krathong 2025 festival falls on Wednesday, November 5, and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will open 33 public parks in 21 districts to allow residents to celebrate this centuries-old Thai tradition that pays homage to the river goddess.

See: Everything you need to know about Loy Krathong, the festival of lights in Thailand

This initiative aims to preserve Thai cultural heritage while allowing the public to float their krathongs in safe and nearby locations.

The parks will be open from their usual opening hours until midnight (00:00).

List of Bangkok parks open for Loy Krathong

Krathongs on a body of water in Bangkok. Photo: The Nation Thailand

1. Pathumwan District: Lumphini Park
2. Chatuchak District: Chatuchak Park, Wachirabenchathat Park (Rot Fai Park)
3. Phra Nakhon District: Santichaiprakarn Park, Saranrom Park, Rommaninat Park
4. Khlong Toei District: Benchasiri Park, Benjakitti Park
5. Bang Phlat District: Rama VIII Park
6. Ratchathewi District: Santiphap Park
7. Bang Khen District: Ramintra Sports Park
8. Bueng Kum District: Seri Thai Park, Nawamin Phirom Park
9. Bang Kho Laem District: Chalerm Phrakiat 6th Cycle Birthday Park
10. Don Mueang District: Rommani Thung Si Kan Park
11. Lat Phrao District: Bueng Nam Lat Phrao 71 Park
12. Thung Khru District: Thon Buri Rom Park
13. Thawi Watthana District: Thawi Wanarom Park, Phran Nok–Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Interchange Public Park
14. Prawet District: Wanatham Park, 50th Anniversary of His Majesty the King's Accession to the Throne Park
15. Bangkok Noi District: Sirindharaphan Park, 80th Birthday Anniversary Park
16. Khlong Sam Wa District: Waree Phirom Park, Siri Phirom Park
17. Nong Chok District: Nong Chok Park, Rat Phirom Park
18. Lat Krabang District: Suan Phra Nakhon Park, 60th Anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen Park
19. Min Buri District: Bueng Krathiam Park, Phraya Phirom Park
20. Bang Khae District: Bang Khae Phirom Park
21. Bang Khun Thian District: Thian Thale Phatthana Phueksa Phirom Park

Call for the use of eco-friendly krathongs

Loy Krathong in Bangkok.

The BMA invites revelers to use krathongs made from natural materials such as banana leaves and trunks, which decompose easily.

Foam krathongs are strictly prohibited.

The city also discourages the use of bread or food-based floats in public parks, as the ponds are closed systems and food waste can cause water pollution.

During Loy Krathong 2023, many fish died due to bread-based krathongs.

See: ½Ecological» Krathongs cause a fish massacre in Thailand

To reduce waste, the BMA promotes the concept 'One family, one krathong', encouraging families to float together.

For safety reasons, the BMA has banned sky lanterns, fireworks, firecrackers, and the sale of alcohol in public parks.

Offenders are liable to legal prosecution.

Last year's results and ecological initiatives

Digital krathongs on the Ong Ang canal in Bangkok. Photo: The Nation Thailand

In 2024, the BMA collected 514,590 krathongs, of which 98.39% (506,320) were made from natural materials and only 1.61% (8,270) were made from foam, representing a 19.57% decrease compared to 2023.

Environmentally conscious participants can also join the online Loy Krathong celebration via the website greener.bangkok.go.th between 5 am and midnight on November 5.

Last year, 36,832 krathongs were floated online, alongside 10,885 digital krathongs launched on four interactive sites.

The BMA said this campaign reflects Bangkok's commitment to combining cultural heritage and environmental sustainability.

See also:

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Source: The Nation Thailand