Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival 2025

Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival 2025 continues with key traditional and cultural activities, adapted in tone to align with the national mourning period, while preserving the spiritual and historical essence of Sukhothai’s heritage.

Update: Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival 2025

📅 October 27 – November 5, 2025
📍 Sukhothai Province, Thailand

The event organizers have announced an update on festival activities that will proceed this year, with adjustments made to ensure appropriateness during the period of mourning. The festival remains a celebration of Sukhothai’s timeless culture, craftsmanship, and devotion.

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Festival Activities Include:

• 🌅 Welcoming the Dawn of Happiness
  Offering alms of rice and dried food to nine monks
  at Wat Traphang Thong, Mueang Kao Subdistrict, Mueang Sukhothai District, Sukhothai Province.

• 👑 Ceremony to Pay Homage to the Ancient Kings of Sukhothai
  at the King Ramkhamhaeng the Great Monument, Sukhothai Historical Park.

• 🎎 Grand Parade of Krathongs and Lanterns
  Parade of large and small Krathongs, hanging lanterns, offering trays, and flower trays.

• 🎭 Cultural Parade from Nine Districts (5 November 2025)
  Organized by the Department of Local Administration, Sukhothai Province.

• 🕯️ Candlelight Procession
  A solemn and graceful ceremony honoring tradition.

• 🌕 Royal Krathong Floating Ceremony
  Floating of Royal Krathongs in Tra Pang Ta Kuan (Main Pond).

• 🏮 Cultural Exhibitions & Local Market
  Featuring traditional displays, handicrafts, food stalls, and Krathong-making activities.

• 🍚 “Khao Kwan Wan Len Fai” Activity
  A special Sukhothai festive dinner celebrating unity and gratitude.

• 💡 Sukhothai Light and Sound Show
  A magnificent historical performance depicting the glory of the Sukhothai Kingdom.

• 🎨 Traditional Thai Performances
  Including Khon (masked dance drama), puppet shows, and classical music.

• 🌸 Legend of Tao Sri Chulalak Performance
  Along with Thai instrumental music by local students.

• 🥋 Muay Thai Kard Chuek & Krabi Krabong Demonstrations
  Showcasing Thailand’s ancient martial arts traditions.

• 🎆 Traditional Fireworks Display
  “Ploy Talai Fai Phaniang” — ancient-style fireworks illuminating the night sky.

• 🕯️ Daily at 9:21 PM:
  Lighting of “Takan” (earthen lamps) in mourning of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.

⚠️ Note: The Miss Noppamas Beauty Contest has been cancelled for this year.

✨ Show Schedule:

• Daily from October 27 – November 5, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM

• Extra show: November 5, 2025 | 8:30 PM – 9:15 PM

🎟 Ticket prices: 500 / 900 / 1,200 THB
📌 Tickets available at: ThaiTicketMajor
📞 Inquiries: 06-1242-8555
💬 Line ID: @ST2025

Don’t miss this dazzling cultural highlight of the year in the historic city of Sukhothai!

📍FB: TAT Sukhothai Office