Bangkok Plans Loi Krathong 2026 Across 5 Historical Zones

Matichon•General•8m ago

Reader Briefing

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced the Loi Krathong 2026 festival featuring activities across five key historical zones and 35 public parks.

•The festival takes place under the concept 'Inheriting Thai Tradition, Continuing the Rattanakosin Waterways'.
•Five main activity zones include Mahakan Fort, Rama VIII Bridge, Phra Sumen Fort, and two locations along Khlong Prem Prachakorn.
•Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt implemented a '3 Pollution-Free' and '2 Safe' policy for the event.
•The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) requests cooperation for '1 Family 1 Krathong' to reduce environmental impact.

Overview

•A press conference for the Loi Krathong 2026 festival was held on November 13 at Mahakan Fort Public Park.
•Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt assigned 50 district offices three main missions: inheriting tradition, ensuring safety, and campaigning for the environment.
•Activities at Mahakan Fort and surrounding temples will take place between November 17-29, 2026.
•35 public parks will be open for Loi Krathong on November 24, 2026, from 05:00 to 24:00.
•Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt defined '3 Pollution-Free' as no bread krathongs, no non-natural materials, and no air pollution.
•Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt specified '2 Safe' measures to prevent dangers from firecrackers, fireworks, sky lanterns, and to ensure the stability of piers.
•The Ministry of Culture is organizing a Loi Krathong 2026 event under the concept 'Thai-style Loi Krathong, Passing Values to the New Generation'.
•Thai Beverage Public Company Limited and partners are organizing the 12th River Festival 2026 across 11 key piers in Bangkok.

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Key Quotes

Chadchart Sittipunt

"This year we emphasize Thai-style Loi Krathong, safe and environmentally conscious, consisting of 3 pollution-frees."

ปีนี้เราเน้นรอยกระทงวิถีไทย ปลอดภัยใส่ใจสิ่งแวดล้อม ประกอบด้วย 3 ปลอดมลพิษ

Chadchart Sittipunt

"I hope this project will ensure readiness and a commitment to let citizens and tourists, both Thai and foreign, experience the beautiful atmosphere of the Thai Loi Krathong tradition happily."

หวังว่าโครงการนี้จะทำให้เกิดความพร้อมและมุ่งมั่นที่จะให้พี่น้องประชาชนและนักท่องเที่ยวทั้งชาวไทยและชาวต่างประเทศสัมผัสกับบรรยากาศอันงดงามตามประเพณีลอยกระทงไทยอย่างมีความสุข

Key Entities

Person

Chadchart Sittipunt(ชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์)ℹ️

Governor of Bangkok who presided over the Loi Krathong festival press conference.

Chatchai Bangchuad(ฉัตรชัย บางชวด)

Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office.

Adijet Prayoonpruak(อดิเจษฎ์ ประยูรพฤกษ์)

Member of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council for Phra Nakhon District.

Nipapan Jungloetsiri(นิภาพรรณ จึงเลิศศิริ)

Member of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council for Pom Prap Sattru Phai District.

Organization

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The city administration organizing the Loi Krathong 2026 festivities.

Department of Cultural Promotion(กรมส่งเสริมวัฒนธรรม)

An organization under the Ministry of Culture that provided the 'Kuen Nathi' performance.

Ministry of Culture(กระทรวงวัฒนธรรม)ℹ️

The ministry organizing the 'Thai-style Loi Krathong, Passing Values to the New Generation' event.

Thai Beverage Public Company Limited(บริษัท ไทยเบฟเวอเรจ จำกัด (มหาชน))

The company organizing the 12th River Festival 2026.

Place

Mahakan Fort(ป้อมมหากาฬ)ℹ️

A historical site and one of the five main activity zones for the festival.

Rama VIII Bridge(สะพานพระราม 8)ℹ️

An activity zone in Bang Phlat District featuring cultural performances and krathong contests.

Phra Sumen Fort(ป้อมพระสุเมรุ)ℹ️

An activity zone located at Santichai Prakan Park in Phra Nakhon District.

Khlong Prem Prachakorn(คลองเปรมประชากร)

A waterway hosting activities in Chatuchak and Don Mueang Districts.

Wat Saket Ratchaworamahawihan(วัดสระเกศราชวรมหาวิหาร)

One of the three key temples linked with Mahakan Fort.

Wat Ratchanaddaram Worawihan(วัดราชนัดดารามวรวิหาร)

One of the three key temples linked with Mahakan Fort.

Wat Thepthidaram Worawihan(วัดเทพธิดารามวรวิหาร)ℹ️

One of the three key temples linked with Mahakan Fort.