FAQ About Thailand for Honeymoon
What are some cultural festivals or events in Thailand that honeymooners might enjoy attending?
Thailand is home to many colorful festivals and events throughout the year, and attending one of these can be a memorable experience for honeymooners. Here are some of the cultural festivals or events in Thailand that honeymooners might enjoy attending:
Loy Krathong: Loy Krathong is a festival that takes place on the full moon of the 12th lunar month (usually in November). It involves floating krathongs (decorative baskets made of banana leaves, flowers, and candles) on waterways to pay respect to the water spirits.
Songkran: Songkran is the Thai New Year and is celebrated in mid-April. The festival is known for its water fights, with people splashing water on each other as a way of washing away bad luck and starting the new year fresh.
Yi Peng: Yi Peng is a festival of lights that takes place in November in Chiang Mai. It involves the release of thousands of floating lanterns into the sky, creating a breathtaking display of light.
Vegetarian Festival: The Vegetarian Festival takes place in Phuket in October and involves a nine-day period of abstinence from meat and other stimulants. It is marked by processions of people dressed in white, carrying incense and performing acts of self-mortification.
Phi Ta Khon: Phi Ta Khon is a colorful ghost festival that takes place in June in the town of Dan Sai in Loei province. It involves locals wearing elaborate masks and costumes, dancing and playing music in the streets to celebrate the return of spirits.
