Bangkok Opens 35 Parks for Loy Krathong Festival
Bangkok will open 35 public parks across 22 districts until midnight on November 24 for the Loy Krathong festival. The city urges residents to use only biodegradable krathongs, avoid foam and food waste, and follow strict bans on alcohol, sky lanterns, and fireworks. An online krathong-floating option is also available for those who prefer a zero-waste celebration.
On November 13, 2026, at the Environment Department, Bangkok City Hall 2, Din Daeng, Ms. Waranuch Suaykhaow, Director of the Environment Department, revealed that for the 2026 Loy Krathong festival, the department will open 35 public parks to allow citizens to participate in the beautiful Thai tradition and pay respects to the Goddess of Water in their local neighborhoods. The event takes place on November 24, from park opening hours until midnight, at the following locations:
1. Pathum Wan District: Lumpini Park 2. Chatuchak District: Chatuchak Park, Vachirabenjatas Park (Train Park) 3. Phra Nakhon District: Santichaiprakarn Park, Saranrom Park, Rommaninat Park, Mahakan Fort Public Park 4. Khlong Toei District: Benjasiri Park, Benjakitti Park 5. Bang Phlat District: King Rama VIII Park 6. Ratchathewi District: Santiphap Park 7. Bang Khen District: Ram Intra Sports Park 8. Bueng Kum District: Seri Thai Park, Navamin Phiram Park 9. Bang Kho Laem District: Chalerm Phra Kiat 6th Cycle Birthday Park 10. Don Mueang District: Rommaniy Thung Si Kan Park 11. Lat Phrao District: Bueng Nam Lat Phrao 71 Public Park 12. Thung Khru District: Thonburirom Park 13. Thawi Watthana District: Thawiwanarom Park, Phran Nok–Phutthamonthon 4 Elevated Park (intersecting Phutthamonthon Sai 2) 14. Prawet District: Wanatham Park, 50th Anniversary Mahachakri Sirindhorn Park 15. Bangkok Noi District: Sirindhornapruk Botanical Park, 80th Birthday Chalerm Phra Kiat Park (Bangkok Noi) 16. Khlong Sam Wa District: Variphiram Park, Siriphiram Park 17. Nong Chok District: Nong Chok Park, Rat Phiram Park 18. Lat Krabang District: Phra Nakhon Park, 60th Anniversary Queen Sirikit Park 19. Min Buri District: Bueng Kratiam Park, Phraya Phiram Park 20. Bang Khae District: Bang Khae Phiram Park 21. Bang Khun Thian District: Thian Talay Development Botanical Phiram Park 22. Sathon District: 80th Anniversary Chalerm Phra Kiat Public Park (Sathon)
Eco-friendly and safe Loy Krathong guidelines to reduce waste and environmental impact: 1. Choose natural materials — use krathongs made from easily biodegradable natural materials such as banana trunks, lotus leaves, and do not use foam krathongs. 2. No bread or animal food krathongs — park ponds are closed systems; uneaten food rots the water. 3. One family, one krathong — celebrate together to help reduce waste.
Safety measures: Lighting, releasing, or selling sky lanterns, fire balloons, smoke lanterns, firecrackers, and fireworks is prohibited, as is selling food and alcoholic beverages within public parks. Violators will face legal action.
For a green alternative, the public can join the online Loy Krathong experience at greener.bangkok.go.th on November 24, 2026, from 05:00 to 24:00, enjoying the park atmosphere from anywhere, creating no waste, and helping reduce pollution and PM2.5 from travel.
