A Traditional Loi Krathong

On November 25, 2015, Chili Paste Tour and the Tha Kha floating market community invite you to a Traditional Loi Krathong along the bucolic waterways of Samut Songkhram province. Join rural villagers as they float bad luck away as part of a moving offering to the water goddess on this magical night. Book now until November 20.

 

 

Itinerary:
3:00 pm: Meet at Wutthakat BTS SkyTrain Station, Exit 2.
4:30 pm: Arrive at Tha Kha Floating Market.
Try many local foods, watch a Thai water boxing match and prepare a specialty salad made from local ingredients.
6:00 pm: Watch krathong being made by hand and then craft your own using traditional ingredients, including banana tree trunks rather than Styrofoam.
7:00 pm: Row a boat to see the fireflies and float your krathong along with the locals. The sight of countless krathong, lit by candles and floating slowly down a calm river, never fails to enchant.
9:00 pm: Return to Wutthakat BTS Station.

Date:
November 25, 2015

Meeting point and time:
3:00 PM at Wutthakat BTS SkyTrain Station, Exit 2.
For a map of the BTS sky train and MRT subway system, click here.

Price:
1,800 Baht per person for adults.
Half price for children under 12.
Live in the Bangkok area? Ask about our locals’ discount.

Price includes:

  • More delicious local foods than you could eat.
  • Materials and instructions for crafting your krathong.
  • A twilight rowboat ride to float your krathong.
  • Water boxing match and other folk entertainment.
  • Transportation by minivan between Bangkok and Samut Songkhram.
  • Licensed Thai guides who will share their knowledge of Loi Krathong.
  • A portion of proceeds will go to making improvements to the Tha Kha floating market, including upgrading bathrooms, cleaning trash and assisting the local boat drivers.

*This is a group tour.

To reserve a spot, please fill out the contact form below, or email chilipastetour@gmail.com.
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