Loy Krathong is a traditional festival in Thailand and involves releasing floating lanterns named krathongs into rivers and waterways to honor the water goddess and Buddha.Sukhothai is one of the best places to experience the festival because it is the birthplace of the festival and holds the most prominent celebration, lasting for several days and nights.The meaning of Loi Krathong in Thailand: 'Loi' or 'Loy' means to float, and a 'Krathong' is a tiny raft, float, or basket. 
