{"id":2459,"date":"2015-10-14T10:42:12","date_gmt":"2015-10-14T08:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thailandee.com\/blog\/en\/?p=2459"},"modified":"2015-10-14T17:41:46","modified_gmt":"2015-10-14T15:41:46","slug":"going-thailand-november-good-idea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thailandee.com\/blog\/en\/index.php\/2459-going-thailand-november-good-idea","title":{"rendered":"Why going to Thailand in November is a good idea ?"},"content":{"rendered":"

November in Thailand<\/strong>, the peak tourist season begins. The monsoon normally threw its\u00a0last drops of the country with a few exceptions in the South and there are some interesting festivals. The most important and essential festival in November\u00a0is undoubtedly Loi Krathong<\/strong><\/a>. And in\u00a0September and October, airlines often offer specials deals on flights to Thailand that allow you to fly there for very good prices.<\/p>\n

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Yee Peng Festival in Chiang Mai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Exploring Northern Thailand<\/h2>\n

November<\/strong> is one of the best times to discover Northern Thailand. Why ? Because of Loy Krathong ! Also known as the Lights Festival, this festival is one of the world’s finest festivals and the most photogenic in Thailand. The most interesting festivities take place in the North.\u00a0Frist go to\u00a0Sukhothai Historical Park<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0that exceptionnally opens at\u00a0night for 5 magical\u00a0evenings. Then go to Chiang Mai to attend Yee Peng Festival<\/strong>, the largest ascending lanterns release in Thailand and beautiful ceremonies in the temples of the city, including the one in Wat Pan Tao or stay in\u00a0Bangkok and go on Chao Phraya River banks.<\/p>\n

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The most emblematic statue in Sukhothai Historical Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What better way to discover Sukhothai, one of the former capital cities of the Kingdom and its temples\u00a0ruins with their magnificent stone Buddha images while participating in one of the biggest\u00a0festivals hosting in the city. And there is no\u00a0more monsoon in November in Northern Thailand.<\/p>\n

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Illumination during\u00a0Loy Krathong Festival in Sukhothai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Other major Thai festival in November<\/h2>\n

November is also the time of the Surin elephants festival. The Northeastern city promises to organize the largest elephants banquet int he World this year. But if you plan to get there at this occasion, make a advance booking (see\u00a0“Hotels \/ Guesthouses<\/a>” in the top menu).<\/em><\/p>\n

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The right time to go to Thailand in November<\/h2>\n

Loi Krathong is based on the lunar calendar so the date of celebration varies and can fall at different dates in\u00a0November. So oprganize your trip in Thailand according to Loy Kratong’s date. Otherwise it is better to go to Thailand on the\u00a0second half of the month. The South is still rainy but\u00a0will increasingly get sunny. By cons, in November and December, avoid\u00a0Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao and the coast facing the islands. These places are still very rainy. If you are planning to there, rather go to Thailand<\/a> in\u00a0January and the following months.<\/p>\n

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Doi Suthep Temple in Chiang Mai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Go to\u00a0Thailand in November 2015<\/h2>\n

This year, Loy Krathong will be celebrated on November 25. Sukhothai begins its festival from November 21 and ends it on November 25. The Surin Elephant Round Up Festival<\/strong>\u00a0will be held from 20\u00a0to 22 November\u00a0(the big elephants\u00a0banquet will take place on November 20). I let you organize yourself according to what you want to do knowing that Surin is quite eccentric. But I advise you to spend at least one day between 21 and 23 November to explore Sukhothai and spend a night there and be in Chiang Mai on November\u00a024 to attend\u00a0Yee Peng Festival, the candle ceremony in\u00a0Wat Pan Tao, the parade, the lanterns and kratongs realease near the moat and Loi Krathong festivities\u00a0and celebrations\u00a0on November\u00a025. It\u00a0is better to book your hotel in Chiang Mai in advance<\/strong><\/a>. The Sukhothai – Chiang Mai trip by bus takes 6 hours and there is a departure every hour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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