Loy Krathong 2008
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Loy Krathong 2008 provided the occasion to capture the atmosphere and mood of the colorful Loy Krathong Festival at four different places in Bangkok on the night of 12 November.
The cool temperatures at this time of year made it a pleasant experience. Here is the Loy Krathong Festival this year in pictures.
Full moon on Loy Krathong
Sathon pier
The scene at the Sathon pier just below the Taksin Bridge was hectic. Getting there by skytrain was tough enough. The train, usually empty by the time it reaches the terminal station, was packed to the doors.
Getting down from the platform was equally bad with huge crowds surging up to take the train back. I stayed at the Sathon pier long enough to get in, take some shots and get out.
Inching along
Everyone’s out tonight
River City
At River City near the Si Phraya pier, there was a little more breathing space.
Scene at River City
At these piers, people usually hire a boat to take them out midstream to float off their krathongs.
Krathong vendors doing a brisk trade
Production on overtime
Lumphini Park
Next I hopped back on the skytrain to go down to Lumphini Park where I could stroll around leisurely to get these shots.
Crowd outside Lumphini Park
Deep in prayer
Kids recover coins and flowers for “recycling”
Chulalongkorn University
My last stop was at the Chulalongkorn University where the Loy Krathong fair by the varsity pond was in full swing.
Krathong made of bread (right)
Before the night was out
Well it’s close to the end of another year, which hasn’t been a good one. In the spirit of Loy Krathong, we hope that the krathongs will carry away the ill fortunes for 2008 and bring in a better 2009.
Hopes for a better year?
For last year’s Loy Krathong, please see Loy Krathong 2007. To return to River cruise in Bangkok.
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