





Loy Krathong is celebrated nationwide. In Phuket, major hotels usually host a special evening so that guests can join in.
Guests usually set the kratongs on the sea – a delightful scene as thousands of candlelit kratongs bob on the waves. In places like Patong, little boys will volunteer for a small fee to carry your kratong out a little further for a more auspicious start.
All of Phuket’s major west coast beaches take part in Loy Kratong festivities, with a mix of locals and tourists. Nai Harn (on the large lake) and Patong usually have the most activity with locals visiting beaches like Kata and Karon.
Two sites in Phuket Town, Saphan Hin and Suan Luang (King Rama IX) parks, are also popular places for locals to celebrate. Expect big crowds at both of these locations