The Bangkok River Festival is held annually in November around Loy Krathong and is dedicated to the Chao Phraya River that runs through Bangkok. It usually takes place in 7 places:
Wat Arun
Wat Po (Reclining Buddha Temple)
Asiatique The Riverfront
Yodpiman River Walk
Tha Maharaj
Wat Prayoon
Wat Kalayanamitra
For the occasion, a free shuttle baots service runs between the different locations (4pm - 10 pm). Cultural shows, live music, food stalls and other activities. Another way to discover Bangkok and its river.
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With a lot of traditions, festivals in Thailand are numerous and some are worldwide famous. Loy Krathong sometimes also called the Festival of Lights is held in November and was elected second best festival in the world. It must be said that this is the most photogenic festival in Thailand.
The main events of the Buddhist calendar but also the anniversaries of the King and Queen of Thailand and other days related to the History of the country are holidays in Thailand. If banks and administrations are generally closed those days, transport, shops and restaurants operate normally.